How to Use a Resume Template in Word 2007

1. Select the Office Button in Microsoft Word 2007.
2. Click 'New' to open the 'New Document' window.
3. Scroll through templates in the left pane and click on 'Resumes and CV's'.
4. Select the type of resume you want to create: 'Basic resume', 'Job-specific resumes' or 'Situation-specific resumes'. Double-click the resume you wish to use and load it in Word 2007.
5. Highlight any existing information you want to remove and press the 'Delete' key.
6. Insert your name, address and phone number in the contact information section.
7. Place a summary or an objective below your contact information (in its designated spot) or remove it from the template.
8. Go to the experience, education and accomplishment sections on the template. Enter your content in chronological order, starting with the most recent employer, institution and accomplishment.
9. Double-check your work once your resume is complete. To check for spelling or grammatical errors, select the 'Review' tab from the ribbon. Click 'Spelling & Grammar' in the 'Proofing' group.
10. Select the Office Button and choose 'Save As'. Enter a file name under the 'File name' text field and click 'Save'.
11. Print or email the resume from Word 2007. To print the resume, press 'Ctrl' + 'p'. Enter the number of copies you want to print in the 'Print' dialog box and click 'OK'. To email the resume, select the Office Button and choose 'Send' and 'E-mail'. Compose your email message, including the recipient's name in the 'To' field, a subject line and message and click 'Send'.