Job SeekerComputer Skills Self-Assessment

Name (please print): ____________________________________________________Date: ____/____/____

Basic Computer Operation Yes NoI know how to use a personal computer ( moderate proficiency or better)I can use a keyboard and mouseI can type on a keyboard quickly (know where the home keys are, don’t have to “hunt and peck” to key in data)I can Startup and Shutdown a computer properlyI can find and launch specific software programs ( ie. MS Word, Adobe, Internet Explorer, etc.) and navigate between themI can create folders and access information or files in these foldersI can save work (files) to folders on the hard disk (hard drive) , floppy disk, or USB Flash driveI can write files to a CD ( “burn” a CD with files from my computer)I can print files and documents I can exit/quit a software program properlyI can use either the “Explore”, “My Computer”, or “Search” function to locate a file on a PC, CD, floppy disk, or USB drive

Add the number of “Yes” answers above for Basic Computer OperationWord Processing Skills Yes No

I can create and save a new word processing documentI can open and edit an existing word processing documentI can save an existing document that I have edited with a new nameI can cut, copy, and paste text in a documentI can change font style and size in a documentI can bold, italicize, or underline textI can add bullets to textI can set text margins (left, right, top, bottom) I can set page orientation (portrait or landscape)I can create an internet ready resume in Notepad ( left justified text file) used for pasting into an online job applicationI can run Spelling and Grammar check

Add the number of “Yes” answers above for Word Processing SkillsInternet/Web Skills Yes No

I can go to a specific web site if given its URL address (www.etc ….)I can use a web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.) to follow hyperlinks, move forward ,or backwards on a web site I can use internet search engines (Google, Yahoo, etc.) to find information or conduct researchI can use internet job search engines (CareerBuilder, OhioMeansJobs.com, etc.) to find jobsI can download and save files (ie. PDF files, etc.) to a PC from the internetI can complete an online job application on the internetI can paste or upload my resume in an online job application

Add the number of “Yes” answers above for Internet/Web SkillsEmail Skills Yes No

I have an email address where I am able to send and receive emailsI can compose and send a new email messageI can reply to or forward an email message that I receiveI can attach a file or resume to an email that I sendI can view an attachment (file) from an incoming email that I receiveI can save an attachment (file) from an incoming email to a hard drive, floppy drive, or USB Flash drive

Add the number of “Yes” answers above for Email SkillsComputer Access Yes No

I have access to a computer ( one that I own, belongs to a family member, or friend) that I can use that connects to the internetI have access to a computer in a public library, school, One Stop Employment Resource Center, or other community locationI have a USB flash drive, CD, or floppy disk that I can use to transfer files from one computer to another

Add the number of “Yes” answers above for Computer Access

Overall Total

Add the numbers from ALL sections above for a Overall Total

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