Basic Computer Training for Tupelo Job Seekers Basic Computer Training for Tupelo Job Seekers.

Basic Computer Training for Basic Computer Training for Tupelo Job Seekers Tupelo Job Seekers

Basic Computer Training for Tupelo Job Seekers

Background:

Mayor Jack Reed’s Vision is a good job for every person in Tupelo who wants to work

A team of VOLUNTEERS has been identifying ways to help

We can’t put a person in a job, but we can train them to be better able to find a job themselves


Most employers today ONLY process applicants via on-line applications

This allows them to store, search, and contact prospective employees in a much easier way then through hard copy applications

But local employers have indicated that many area applicants are not comfortable applying on-line; they don’t have basic computer skills


So today’s session is designed as basic training to help you use computers, email, and on-line applications and job boards to help you find a job


Agenda: Basic Computer Terms and Definitions How to set-up a free email account Creating a Resume Saving your documents Accessing on-line applications and job

boards

Table of ContentsTable of Contents What is a ComputerWhat is a Computer Computer Hardware Computer SoftwareComputer Software Computer Input DevicesComputer Input Devices Computer Output DevicesComputer Output Devices Basic Computer Terms and Basic Computer Terms and

DefinitionsDefinitions

Computers Have Two Main Computers Have Two Main PartsParts

1.1. Computer Computer HardwareHardware

2.2. Computer Computer SoftwareSoftware

What is Computer What is Computer Hardware?Hardware?

Computer Hardware is the Computer Hardware is the physical part of the physical part of the computer system, the computer system, the machinery and equipment. machinery and equipment.

Parts of the computer “you Parts of the computer “you can see”can see”

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Examples of Computer Examples of Computer HardwareHardware

Monitor: T.V. like screen used to show pictures and words

CPU: Central Processing Unit this is where most of the computer’s calculations take place. In terms of computing power, the CPU is the most important element of a computing system.

Keyboard: This device is used to type information into the computer and contains the numbers 0-9.

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More Computer HardwareMore Computer Hardware

Mouse: a small device, which you move across the top of the desk to move the pointer or cursor on the screen.

Printer: used to make a paper copy of the information into the computer.

Image Scanner: an electronic device that generates a digital representation of an image for data input to a computer

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What is Computer Software?What is Computer Software?

Computer Software are programs that tell Computer Software are programs that tell the computer what to do.the computer what to do.

ExamplesExamples Microsoft Word-word processing programMicrosoft Word-word processing program Microsoft PowerPoint-presentation programMicrosoft PowerPoint-presentation program Microsoft Excel-work book program used to Microsoft Excel-work book program used to

track, calculate, and analyze numeric datatrack, calculate, and analyze numeric data


Computer Input DevicesComputer Input Devices Computer Devices that input information Computer Devices that input information

in the computerin the computer

ExamplesExamples Key BoardKey Board MouseMouse ScannerScanner Digital CameraDigital Camera


Computer Output DevicesComputer Output Devices

Computer Devices that output Computer Devices that output information from the computer.information from the computer.

ExamplesExamples MonitorMonitor PrinterPrinter


Basic Computer Terms and Basic Computer Terms and DefinitionsDefinitions

CPU:CPU: This computer component has several names: Central Processing Unit, This computer component has several names: Central Processing Unit, microprocessor or processor. This unit is the brain of the computer microprocessor or processor. This unit is the brain of the computer processes and executes instructions in a software program. The CPU’s processes and executes instructions in a software program. The CPU’s primary functions include retrieving instructions from the computer’s primary functions include retrieving instructions from the computer’s memory, including random access memory, comprehending and memory, including random access memory, comprehending and executing instructions, and directing the input and output activity of the executing instructions, and directing the input and output activity of the computer. computer.

Desktop:Desktop: The first screen that you see when any Windows operating system The first screen that you see when any Windows operating system screen is up and running. One of the main purposes of the Desktop is to screen is up and running. One of the main purposes of the Desktop is to make it easier to access different application programs, files and make it easier to access different application programs, files and documents. documents.

File:File: Unit for storing information that may include a word-processing Unit for storing information that may include a word-processing document, a spreadsheet, a picture, a graphic, musical piece, or even part document, a spreadsheet, a picture, a graphic, musical piece, or even part of an application program. Examples of "files" include text files which of an application program. Examples of "files" include text files which could be a letter or report and graphic files which could be a picture. Each could be a letter or report and graphic files which could be a picture. Each file has a name because the data or information created in a software file has a name because the data or information created in a software program is saved with a file name. program is saved with a file name.

Folder:Folder: Method for organizing files that is related by topic, by purpose, by Method for organizing files that is related by topic, by purpose, by type, by program, or even by a project that you are working on. NOTE: type, by program, or even by a project that you are working on. NOTE: When an application program is loaded onto your computer, it will group When an application program is loaded onto your computer, it will group similar applications in a folder. As you add or create files, you can similar applications in a folder. As you add or create files, you can organize them however you want.organize them however you want.

Hyperlink:Hyperlink: Allows you to move from one web page document to Allows you to move from one web page document to another. It can be text which is usually underlined or a graphic. another. It can be text which is usually underlined or a graphic. When you move your mouse over a hyperlink, the mouse cursor When you move your mouse over a hyperlink, the mouse cursor usually becomes a hand which indicates a hyperlink is present. usually becomes a hand which indicates a hyperlink is present. Once you click on the link, you move to another web page Once you click on the link, you move to another web page document or to another place on the same web page.document or to another place on the same web page.

Icon:Icon: A small picture that represents processing options such as A small picture that represents processing options such as programs, documents, and shortcuts. When you click on the icon, programs, documents, and shortcuts. When you click on the icon, the file or program will open. The most easily recognized icon is the file or program will open. The most easily recognized icon is the Recycle Bin which is the graphic below. the Recycle Bin which is the graphic below.

Internet:Internet: A world wide network that connects millions of computers A world wide network that connects millions of computers to share and exchange data, news, opinions, and research to share and exchange data, news, opinions, and research results. The Internet is not the same as the World Wide Web results. The Internet is not the same as the World Wide Web (WWW). The World Wide Web is a service that is provided on the (WWW). The World Wide Web is a service that is provided on the Internet. Internet.

Hard CopyHard Copy:: Usually refers to a printout on paper. Usually refers to a printout on paper. Hard Drive:Hard Drive: The purpose of the hard drive is to store information. This The purpose of the hard drive is to store information. This

device that allows the computer to permanently retain and store data like device that allows the computer to permanently retain and store data like the operating system, programs and information data. The hard the operating system, programs and information data. The hard drive holds more data than a diskette and accesses information faster drive holds more data than a diskette and accesses information faster than on diskettes. than on diskettes. Storage refers to the capability of storing things, and Storage refers to the capability of storing things, and as for the computer, it is informationas for the computer, it is information

Menu:Menu: List of options that may be commands or List of options that may be commands or other options from which you can choose from. other options from which you can choose from. The following illustration is the File Menu Bar The following illustration is the File Menu Bar command menu list.command menu list.

Mouse:Mouse: Besides a keyboard, a mouse is the most Besides a keyboard, a mouse is the most common input device for a computer. The common input device for a computer. The mouse is a small, palm-sized input device that mouse is a small, palm-sized input device that you move across a flat surface, such as a you move across a flat surface, such as a desktop, to control the movement of the pointer desktop, to control the movement of the pointer on the screen. Technically, there are many on the screen. Technically, there are many operations that are much easier to perform with operations that are much easier to perform with a mouse than a keyboard because you can just a mouse than a keyboard because you can just point and click to select an item on a screen or point and click to select an item on a screen or choose an item from a list of options. choose an item from a list of options.


How to set-up a free email account Have a way to write down the user

name and password we are about to help you create

Use this for job-seeking purposes, only

Yahoo Email

Go to www.yahoo.com and click on Yahoo Mail.

Click on the “Sign Up” link that appears on right side of the page.

Complete the Yahoo Mail information form. Create a username that you will be

comfortable using for a long time and will identify you to you email recipients. Remember that you can use numbers and letters. You cannot have blank spaces in your username and password.

Yahoo Email

Type the username you choose in the field provided. Check the availability of your username by clicking the box below that reads “Check Availability of This ID”.

Choose a password when you have successfully entered a username. Passwords must be at least 6 characters long and passwords are case-sensitive. You will be asked to type your password twice.

Yahoo Email

Select a question from the following drop-down menu as your security question. This is verify that you are the correct user.

Type in your answer to the question in the field below.

Enter your birth date, zip code, and any other requested information in the fields provided.

Yahoo Email

Verify your registration by typing the characters you see shown in the last section of the registration page into the field provided.

Read the Terms of Service thoroughly and print a copy for your records.

Select “I Agree”.

Yahoo Email

You have successfully set up your Yahoo email account.

Add name and email address to sheet being passed around. Please write CLEARLY!

Make sure and logoff when finished your email.

Yahoo Email

YOU’VE GOT MAIL!


BREAK!!!


Creating a resume: Using the internet browser, go to

www.yahoo.com Sign in Open the email labeled Resume

Template


Enter the name you use at work, your address, cell phone or home phone #, and your NEW email address

NOTE: Please let anyone who might answer your phone from this point onward to speak clearly and professionally

Begin entering your employment history, starting with your most recent position


List the full name and the location for each place where you have worked

List the title of the position you had Be concise but descriptive to describe

what you did at each job List any special skills you used for the

job, for example: MIG welding, used Microsoft WORD to create documents, etc


Avoid acronyms and abbreviations Use correct grammar and use “spellcheck”

and the red and green squiggly underlines to help you identify and correct ALL the errors

Just get the last couple of jobs listed, you will be able to complete and polish this later

Do NOT enter your education information, yet…


With help from the classroom assistants, name, and save your resume

Make a note of where it is saved Retrieve the resume Add your education data Resave the resume


On-line Job Boards: www.mdes.ms.gov www.nems360.com www.careerbuilder.com www.monster.com www.hotjobs.yahoo.com www.toyota.com/about/careers


Try to apply Try to “upload” your resume Always be complete and PERFECT w/

spelling and grammar Write down and save any sites you

like and the User names and Passwords that you created


Review: You have learned basic computer

terms and definitions! You have your own email account and

a place to store your documents and correspondence!

You created a draft resume You experimented with on-line job

boards


Next Steps:

Use public computers at the WIN Job Center, and at the Tupelo Library

Check the WIN and local job boards DAILY

Keep polishing and expanding your resume

Questions? Call Wayne @______________


Please log off and tidy up your area Please refer anybody you know who

would be interested in this program Please stay in touch and let us know

how you are doing and how we can help you


THANK YOU!!!!

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