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                           Y O U ' R E   H I R E D !

                      The Ultimate Job Interview Simulator
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                            Copyright 1993, DataWell
                              All Rights Reserved
                                  Version 1.3a







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                              * TABLE OF CONTENTS *


        WHAT IS IT?   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
             SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1

        GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
             QUICK START  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
             INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
             STARTING "YOU'RE HIRED!" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

        YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
             MAY THE BEST CANDIDATE LOSE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6
             YOUR SECRET WEAPON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
             HOW TO SUCCEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    10

        USING "YOU'RE HIRED!" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    11
             BEGIN AN INTERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    12
             TAGGING QUESTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    14
             SPECIAL DRILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    16
             PRINTING QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    17

        ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    18
             ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    18

        THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    19

        WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    20
             HOW TO REGISTER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    20

        LICENSE AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    24




















          


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                                 * WHAT IS IT? *
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        An excellent job interview simulator that provides realistic
        training and valuable experience to prepare you for your next job
        interview. 

        "You're Hired!" asks you common challenging interview questions
        in a lifelike simulation and records elapsed times as you
        verbally respond. If you need help answering a question, press a
        key to receive professional advice and to view your own reminder
        notes. You can also add or change the questions and advice, and
        create customized interviews that ask only select questions.
        Practice anywhere with a printed copy of the questions and
        advice, and polish your interviewing skills with the help of our
        proven three-step training strategy. 

        With "You're Hired!," you will increase your confidence,
        eliminate nervous behaviors, avoid embarrassing mistakes, and
        quickly land the job and salary you deserve. Practice makes
        perfect. Simply use "You're Hired!" to get hired. ASP member. 



                             * SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS *


        Required
        ________

             IBM or compatible computer (any processor speed)
             512K RAM
             DOS 2.0 or higher


        Recommended
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             Hard drive (360K of available space)
             Computer printer
             Color monitor
             Audio tape-recorder
             Full-length mirror or video camera




          


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                               * GETTING STARTED *
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                                 * QUICK START *


        This section will guide the experienced computer user through the
        installation and basic operation of "You're Hired!." If you are a
        novice computer user, or don't understand any of the steps listed
        below, please skip to the next section titled, INSTALLATION. 

        1)  Place the "You're Hired!" program disk in your floppy drive
            (A or B).

        2)  Type "A:" <ENTER>   or   "B:" <ENTER>.
              (Don't type the quotation marks)

        3)  Type "INSTALL" <ENTER>.

        4)  Press "Y" (if you have a hard drive). 

        5)  Press the letter of the destination hard drive (C, D, etc.)

        6)  Press "Y" to confirm your hard drive selection. The
            installation program will create a directory titled \YH on
            the drive of your choice. An "Installation Completed" message
            will appear after all of the files are transferred. 

        7)  Press any key to view a welcome message and additional
            instructions.

        8)  Type "YH" <ENTER> to start "You're Hired!."  

        9)  Press <ENTER> to select QUICK START from the MAIN MENU, then
            follow the instructions on the displayed information screen. 



                                 * INSTALLATION *


        This section will guide you through the process of installing
        (copying) "You're Hired!" from the program disk to your hard
        drive. If you do NOT have a hard drive then you do NOT need to
        use the installation program. "You're Hired!" will run directly
        from the program disk in your floppy disk drive. As with any

          


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        software, it will operate much slower from the floppy disk drive
        than from a hard drive. If you do not have a hard drive, then
        skip to the next section titled, STARTING "YOU'RE HIRED!."   

        The easiest way to install "You're Hired!" is to use the included
        installation program. It will create a directory on the hard
        drive of your choice and copy all of the files from the program
        disk to that directory. If you prefer, you may skip this section
        and manually copy "You're Hired!" to your hard drive using
        standard DOS commands. 


        Conventions Used in this Section
        ________________________________

         Type "TEXT"     Type the word TEXT (ignore the quotation marks)
         <ENTER>         Press the <ENTER> key


        Installing to a Hard Drive  
        __________________________

        1)  Make sure that the DOS prompt is visible on your screen, i.e
            C:\>, A:\>, etc. 

        2)  Place the "You're Hired!" program disk in your floppy drive
            (A or B).

        3)  Close the drive door or latch (some close automatically).

        4)  If the program disk is in drive A, type "A:" <ENTER>.   
            If the program disk is in drive B, type "B:" <ENTER>.
                     (Don't type the quotation marks)

        5)  Type "INSTALL" <ENTER>. 

        6)  A "Yes/No" prompt will appear on your screen. If you have a
            hard drive in your computer, press "Y" to continue the
            installation. If you do not have a hard drive, press "N",
            then skip to the next section titled, STARTING "YOU'RE
            HIRED!." 

        7)  A hard drive menu will appear on your screen. Press the
            letter of the hard drive where you want to install "You're
            Hired!" (usually C). 

        8)  A "Yes/No" prompt will again appear on your screen. Press "Y"
            to confirm your hard drive selection. If you wish to change
            your selection, press "N" and the hard drive menu will
            reappear. The installation program will create a directory

          


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            titled \YH on the selected hard drive and copy all of the
            files from the program disk to that directory. 

        9)  Once the program is installed, press any key to view a
            welcome message and additional instructions. At this point,
            you have two options:

            * To print the manual  -  Type "PrintYH" then press <ENTER>.
                                      (Don't type the quotation marks) 

            * To start the program -  Type "YH" then press <ENTER>. 


        Having Problems?
        ________________

        If you encounter any problems installing "You're Hired!," please
        contact DataWell for prompt technical support. You will find our
        telephone number, mailing address, and CompuServe and Internet
        user numbers in the ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS section.



                           * STARTING "YOU'RE HIRED!" *


        If you have a hard drive, but have not installed (copied) "You're
        Hired!" to it, please refer back to the previous section titled,
        INSTALLATION. 


        Conventions Used in this Section
        ________________________________

         Type "TEXT"     Type the word TEXT (ignore the quotation marks)
         <ENTER>         Press the <ENTER> key


        Starting "You're Hired!" from a HARD DRIVE
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        1)  Make sure that the DOS prompt is visible on your screen, i.e
            C:\>, A:\>, etc. 

        2)  Type the letter of the drive containing "You're Hired!"
            followed by a colon (usually C:), then press <ENTER>.





          


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        3)  Type "CD\YH" <ENTER>  (don't type the quotation marks).

            NOTE: If you manually copied "You're Hired!" to a different
            directory, you will have to change this command accordingly. 

        4)  Type "YH" <ENTER>.

        5)  An introductory screen will appear for five seconds. Press
            any key to cancel this screen, or wait five seconds for the
            MAIN MENU to appear. 


        Starting "You're Hired!" from a FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
        _________________________________________________

        1)  Make sure that the DOS prompt is visible on your screen, i.e
            C:\>, A:\>, etc. 

        2)  Place the "You're Hired!" program disk in your floppy drive
            (A or B).

        3)  Close the drive door or latch (some close automatically).

        4)  If the program disk is in drive A, type "A:" <ENTER>.
            If the program disk is in drive B, type "B:" <ENTER>.
                  (Don't type the quotation marks)

        5)  Type "YH" <ENTER>  (don't type the quotation marks).

        6)  An introductory screen will appear for five seconds. Press
            any key to cancel this screen, or wait five seconds for the
            MAIN MENU to appear.


        Having Problems?
        ________________

        If you encounter any problems starting "You're Hired!," please
        contact DataWell for prompt technical support. You will find our
        telephone number, mailing address, and CompuServe and Internet
        user numbers in the ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS section.










          


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                            * YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE *
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        If you're serious about landing a new job, then read on. The
        following sections provide critical information that is VITAL to
        your success. Use this information wisely and you'll be a serious
        contender in any job interview. 



                         * MAY THE BEST CANDIDATE LOSE? *


        Fantastic! Your lengthy job search finally turned up an inter-
        view. All that hard work has paid off. Simply answer a few ques-
        tions and the job is yours. Right? 


        Interview Performance is Everything
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        Regardless of the time you invest in your job hunt, interviewers
        will base their hiring decision on your INTERVIEW PERFORMANCE. If
        you succeed with this performance, your reward will be a new job
        that can improve the quality of your life. If you don't succeed,
        you've just wiped out months of hard work and perhaps experienced
        an indefinite setback. Serious job hunters appreciate the
        significance of the interviewing process. THE INTERVIEW IS
        CLEARLY THE MOST DECISIVE PART OF YOUR JOB HUNTING CAMPAIGN. 


        The Interview Process
        _____________________

        To help you understand the interview process, let's first clear
        up a common misconception: Outstanding qualifications rarely
        guarantee employment. In reality, job qualifications land inter-
        views, but INTERVIEWING SKILLS LAND JOBS. The employer will hire
        the candidate who is PERCEIVED as the best person for the job.
        More often than not, the person chosen is NOT the "most
        qualified" candidate. The reason is simple: Busy employers use a
        pre-screening process to select only those applicants who meet
        specific hiring requirements. As a result, everyone who enters
        the interview is "qualified," and thereby, has a reasonable
        chance of success. 


          


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        Remember that the interviewer doesn't know you, doesn't know your
        potential capabilities, and can't read your mind. The interviewer
        is forced to base the hiring decision on your interview
        performance. If you stumble over answers or answer questions
        inappropriately, your fate is sealed.

        Now, if you have an impressive background, but your interviewing
        skills are weak, you may not get the job you deserve. A mediocre
        candidate who has strong interviewing skills can take a great job
        away from you. If, on the other hand, your competitors have more
        education or experience than you, think positive. With
        preparation, you can improve your interviewing skills and give
        yourself a distinct advantage. In either case, interview training
        will significantly increase your chances of getting hired. 


        Preparing for the Interview
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        So how can you effectively prepare for an interview? After all,
        you don't know what to expect. The answer is easier than you
        might think. 

        Contrary to popular belief, job interviews are, in fact, very
        predictable. The interviewer simply wants to learn more about
        you; and who knows more about you, than you? So, many of the
        questions you will face are non-threatening and easy to answer. 

        There are, of course, challenging questions that can wreak havoc
        with the unprepared candidate. Fortunately, only a small number
        of these questions are relevant. Because the possibilities are
        limited, the questions are actually predictable. Sure, there are
        minor variations, but if you prepare responses to the general
        questions, you'll have no problem managing the variations. By
        preparing and practicing in advance, you can deliver polished
        answers to difficult questions. In doing so, you will impress the
        interviewer(s) with your confidence and professionalism. Consider
        the advantage you will have over other interview candidates.


        Rehearse the Script to Get the Role
        ___________________________________

        You can think of the job interview as an acting performance. You
        are the actor or actress, and the questions and answers are the
        script. With the help of an effective interview training program,
        you can rehearse the script in advance. Getting hired depends
        almost entirely on how well you perform. If you know your lines,
        perfect your delivery, and dress the part, you'll get the job. 


          


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        This manual presents a proven interview training strategy unlike
        any other approach. This system provides lifelike interviewing 
        experience to prepare you for the most difficult of interviews.
        With it, you will increase your confidence, reduce interview
        stress, and quickly land the job and salary you deserve. Without
        it, you will leave the outcome of your job hunt to chance. By
        preparing to interview, you prepare for success. 



                              * YOUR SECRET WEAPON *


        Practice Makes Perfect
        ______________________

        In today's competitive job market, interview success requires
        careful preparation. You are certain to face rivalry from other
        determined candidates. Many of your opponents will have studied
        interview strategies found in books. They represent a serious
        threat to your success. 

        While reading can provide knowledge, it is NOT a substitute for
        real-life interview experience. After all, did you learn to drive
        a car by reading a book? Of course not, you learned by
        practicing. Successful interviewing, like driving, requires
        practice. The more you practice, the better you get.


        Practice Made Easy
        __________________

        "You're Hired!" is a computer-based job interview simulator that
        gives you the practical training needed to beat the competition.
        It is your "Secret Weapon," a weapon that cannot be found in any
        book. With "You're Hired!," you'll learn to answer difficult
        questions AND you'll get the practice you need to perfect your
        responses. This balanced combination of knowledge and experience
        is the ultimate success formula.

        The simulator in "You're Hired!" will quickly show just how
        awkward and stressful an interview can become. When faced with a
        difficult question, you have just seconds to prepare and begin
        delivering an acceptable response. Any difficulties that you
        encounter will instantly elevate your stress levels. As stress
        increases, performance decreases, which causes more stress. This
        perilous cycle is the sole cause of many rejection letters. One
        poorly answered question can leave a lasting impression. 



          


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        Reducing Interview Stress
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        To combat interview stress, you must prepare in advance. If you
        anticipate the difficult questions, there will be no surprises.
        If you prepare solid answers to these questions, you will always
        respond appropriately. And finally, if you practice your answers
        in a realistic simulated interview, you will project a confident
        and professional image. 

        To further improve your effectiveness, job hunting experts
        recommend that you record your voice while practicing your
        answers. Recording and listening to your voice is an excellent
        training technique, although it can be awkward and inconvenient.
        As a result, few people take advantage of this strategy.

        Again, "You're Hired!" gives you a competitive edge. Simply use
        the power of your personal computer to enhance the verbal
        feedback capabilities of the recorder. "You're Hired!" will ask
        you challenging questions and record elapsed time as you verbally
        respond. Professional advice is included with each question and
        you can attach your own reminder notes. 

        Evaluating your voice in a simulated interview has never been
        easier or more effective. This efficient system eliminates
        distractions so you can focus on improving your delivery.


        Benefits to You
        _______________

        "You're Hired!" will give you a distinct advantage over other
        interview candidates. With it, you will prepare effective answers
        and practice turning difficult questions to your advantage. The
        lifelike interview experience obtained by using this powerful
        simulator will help you to:

           * Deliver effective responses for maximum effect
           * Feel, look, and act confident
           * Eliminate nervous behaviors and avoid embarrassing mistakes 
           * Put an end to your job hunt
           * Land the job and salary you deserve









          


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                                * HOW TO SUCCEED *


        The Best Approach
        _________________

        The key to effective interview training is realism. The closer
        your training resembles real-life interviewing, the better your
        chances of success. Creating this lifelike simulation is easy
        with "You're Hired!." Simply picture yourself sitting in an
        actual interview, face-to-face with an interviewer. As your
        screen displays each question, begin speaking within a couple
        seconds. Once you've completed your answer, tap a key and the
        computer will ask the next question. 

        You may be tempted to browse through the questions in "You're
        Hired!" and mentally prepare your answers. This approach
        certainly requires less effort, but it is also much less
        effective. Speak aloud, as though you are talking to a
        prospective employer. Using your voice is much more difficult
        than simply imagining what to say. By practicing with your voice,
        you will learn to deliver more concise and effective responses. 

        To impress interviewers, you must focus on more than the content
        of your answers. You also must evaluate how you sound and how you
        look. "You're Hired!" will help you to individually isolate and
        assess each of these areas.  

        The following three-step training strategy outlines the ideal ap-
        proach:

        STEP  TACTIC                          EQUIPMENT USED
        ____  _____________________________   __________________________

         1)   Prepare answers and practice    Computer
         2)   Practice with verbal feedback   Computer, tape recorder
         3)   Practice with visual feedback   Printed questions, mirror
                                              (Optional: video camera)

        For best results, continue practicing at each level until you are
        comfortable with your performance. You must, for example, become
        proficient at step one before advancing to step two. Rushing this 
        process will decrease the effectiveness of your training.  








          


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        The Job is Yours
        ________________

        Why learn from actual interview mistakes and lost opportunities?
        Instead, learn from a realistic job interview simulator, in the
        comfort and privacy of your home. 

        If you follow the training strategy as outlined above, you'll be
        "light-years" ahead of other candidates. With the help of "You're
        Hired!," you will impress interviewers with the content of your
        answers, the confidence in your voice, and the natural appearance
        of your gestures and mannerisms. As a result, they will perceive
        you as the "best" person for the job. As you know, the best
        person always gets hired. 

        With "You're Hired!," you can cut months or even years off your
        job hunt. Without it, you're wasting precious time. "You're
        Hired!" will help you to enjoy life now, with a better job, more
        money, and time to do the activities you really enjoy. Improving
        the quality of your life is not a difficult task. Simply use
        "You're Hired!" to get hired.



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                            * USING "YOU'RE HIRED!" *
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        "You're Hired!" is easy to learn and use. Novice computer users
        will appreciate its logical structure and simple commands. In
        general, remember that pressing the <ENTER> key moves you
        forward, while pressing the <ESC> key moves you backward. 

        If you are ever in doubt about what to do, first search your
        screen for a description of the active keys and their functions,
        e.g. F1=Help. In this case, press the <F1> key to view a help
        screen. The active keys are usually listed at the very bottom of
        the screen. If you've searched the program and this manual and
        still can't find an answer to your question, please refer to the
        section titled, ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS. 

        If you leave your computer unattended with "You're Hired!"
        loaded, you may return to find that your screen is blank. Don't
        worry. A built-in screen saver automatically blanks the screen
        after ten minutes of keyboard inactivity. This energy-saving
        feature helps to extend the life of your monitor. If your screen
        does go blank, simply tap any key and the display will return. 

          


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        The MAIN MENU in "You're Hired!" offers the following options:

        QUICK START      -  A text screen that describes the basic steps
                            required to begin a realistic job interview
                            simulation. 

        BEGIN INTERVIEW  -  The main job interview simulator. This
                            simulator asks you challenging questions and
                            records elapsed times as you verbally
                            respond. Professional advice is included with
                            each question and you can attach your own
                            reminder notes. 

        TAG QUESTIONS    -  A display table that allows you to select or
                            "tag" questions for use in a customized
                            interview called a SPECIAL DRILL. You may
                            also view, add, or change the questions,
                            advice, and notes.

        SPECIAL DRILL    -  A customized job interview simulator that
                            displays only those questions that you
                            previously selected using the TAG QUESTIONS
                            or BEGIN INTERVIEW menu options. The SPECIAL
                            DRILL simulator is very similar to the BEGIN
                            INTERVIEW simulator. 

        PRINT QUESTIONS  -  A printed report containing all of the
                            interview questions and advice. This report
                            is particularly useful when practicing in
                            front of a mirror or video camera. 

        There are two ways to execute a MAIN MENU option. You may either
        use the arrow keys to highlight your choice, then press the
        <ENTER> key, or press the first letter of your choice to quickly
        select and execute that option, e.g. press the <P> key to PRINT
        QUESTIONS. 

        The QUICK START option is self-explanatory. The other options are
        described below:



                              * BEGIN AN INTERVIEW *


        This is the main interview simulator in "You're Hired!." It will
        conveniently ask you challenging questions and record elapsed
        time as you verbally respond. Professional advice is included
        with each question and you can attach your own reminder notes. 


          


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        A large window containing a single interview question covers most
        of the screen. The bottom border of this window contains the
        following information:

            TOPIC           -  Displays the current question's topic.
                               Related questions are grouped into topics.

            QUESTION NUMBER -  Displays the permanent ID number of the
                               current question and its position relative
                               to the other questions, e.g. Question 5 of
                               25.

            TAG STATUS      -  Indicates whether or not the current
                               question is "tagged" for use in a custom-
                               ized interview. For more information on
                               using tagged questions, refer to the
                               section titled, SPECIAL DRILLS. 

        An ACTION MENU is located at the bottom of your screen. Each Menu
        Item is described below:

            NEXT       - View the next question.

            PREVIOUS   - View the previous question.

            SELECT     - Jump to a specific question by typing it's
                         permanent ID number. 

            RESET      - Reset the ELAPSED TIME counter to zero.

            ADVICE     - View suggestions for answering the current
                         question, or an example of a good answer. A
                         notepad also appears so you can attach personal
                         reminders to the current question.  

            TAG/UNTAG  - "Tag" or "untag" the current question. For more
                         information on using tagged questions, refer to
                         section titled, SPECIAL DRILLS.

            CHANGE     - Change the current topic, question, advice, and
                         notes.

            EXIT       - Return to the MAIN MENU.

        Regular practice with this lifelike simulator will improve your
        interview performance. If you are serious about landing a great
        job, refer back to the section titled, YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE,
        and review our three-step training strategy. This proven system
        will boost your confidence and give you every possible advantage
        in the employment interview. 

          


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                              * TAGGING QUESTIONS *


        If you select TAG QUESTIONS from the MAIN MENU, the TAG TABLE
        will appear. This table has several important functions. Its most
        obvious function is to conveniently display all of the questions,
        advice, and notes. The primary purpose of the TAG TABLE is to
        provide a way to select, or "tag," individual questions for use
        in a customized interview called a SPECIAL DRILL. You can also
        add or change the questions, advice, and notes. 


        Tag Table Basics
        ________________

        Press the down arrow key several times to move, or "scroll," the
        highlight bar. Notice that the contents of the ADVICE and NOTES
        boxes change each time the bar moves. These boxes automatically
        display any information that is attach to the highlighted
        question. 

        The following keys may be used to move the highlight bar:

            UP ARROW     -  Move up one question at a time. 
            DOWN ARROW   -  Move down one question at a time. 
            PGUP         -  Move up one screen of questions at a time.
            PGDN         -  Move down one screen of questions at a time.

        The upper left corner of the TAG TABLE screen contains a LOCATOR
        field. The LOCATOR is always active and allows you to quickly
        jump to any question. To use it, simply type the permanent ID
        number of a question. If, for example, you want to see question
        number 21, press 2, then press 1. If you pause briefly before
        typing the 1, notice that the highlight bar first jumps to
        question 2, then to question 21. 


        Tagging Questions
        _________________

        Creating a customized interview is as easy as selecting, or
        "tagging" a few questions. The following keys may be used to tag
        and untag questions: 






          


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            GRAY PLUS +   Tag the highlighted question
           GRAY MINUS -   Untag the highlighted question
        GRAY ASTERISK *   Flip from tagged to untagged or visa versa
                  ALT-T   Tag all of the questions (global tag)
                          (i.e. Hold down the <ALT> key, then press <T>)
                  ALT-U   Untag all of the questions (global untag)
                  ALT-F   Flip all of the questions from tagged to        
                          untagged or visa versa (global flip)

        NOTE: The "gray" keys are part of the numeric key pad which is
        usually located on the far right side of the keyboard. 

        A tag column is located to the left of the question ID column.
        When you tag a question, a check mark will appear in the tag
        column. 

        To create a customized interview, tag one or more questions, then
        press the <ESC> key to return to the MAIN MENU and select SPECIAL
        DRILL. This customized interview simulator displays only tagged
        questions.


        Adding and Changing Questions
        _____________________________

        To add a new question, press the <INSERT> key. To change an
        existing question, position the highlight bar, then press the
        <ENTER> key. Each of these actions will cause an edit form to
        appear. 

        To complete the edit form, first use your left and right arrow
        keys to select a topic, then press the <ENTER> key. The next
        field, QUESTION, is a required text field which means that you
        cannot move down the form while this field is blank. The
        remaining fields are not required and can be left blank.  

        To save your additions or changes, either press the <ENTER> key
        until the form disappears, or press the <F2> key. To exit the
        form WITHOUT saving your additions or changes, either press the
        <ESC> key until the form disappears, or press the <F7> key. 

        The following keys are active in the edit form: 

            ARROW KEYS -  Move up, down, left, or right.

            ENTER      -  Move down one field at a time. 

            ESC        -  Delete any additions or changes made to the
                          current field and move up one field. 


          


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            CTRL-END   -  Delete all characters from the cursor to the
                          end of the current line.

            CTRL-HOME  -  Delete all characters on the current line.

            F2         -  Save your additions or changes and exit the
                          form. 

            F7         -  Exit the form WITHOUT saving your additions or
                          changes. 

        NOTE: The ADVICE area actually consists of three separate fields,
        one for each line. NOTES, on the other hand, is one large field
        and functions like a small text editor or word processor. 


        Deleting Questions
        __________________

        Don't worry about accidentally erasing individual records
        (questions, advice, notes). You can't, because "You're Hired!"
        does not have a "delete" option. The only way to delete a record
        is to type new text over an existing record. In other words, to
        delete a question, you must replace it with another question. 



                                * SPECIAL DRILLS *
                  

        As you practice interviewing with "You're Hired!," you will find
        that some questions require more work than others. To focus on
        your areas of weakness, you can select or "tag" specific
        questions for use in a SPECIAL DRILL. The SPECIAL DRILL is a
        customized interview simulator that only displays tagged
        questions. 

        For instructions on how to tag questions, refer back to the
        section titled, TAGGING QUESTIONS.

        When you select SPECIAL DRILL, an interview simulator is
        displayed. A large window containing a single interview question
        covers most of the screen. The bottom border of this window
        contains the following information:

            TOPIC           -  Displays the current question's topic.
                               Related questions are grouped into topics.




          


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            DRILL NUMBER    -  Indicates the position of the current
                               question relative to the total number of
                               tagged questions, e.g. Question 3 of 11. 

            QUESTION NUMBER -  Displays the permanent ID number of the
                               current question. 

        An ACTION MENU is located at the bottom of your screen. Each Menu
        Item is described below:

            NEXT       - View the next tagged question. 

            PREVIOUS   - View the previous tagged question. 

            FIRST      - Jump to the first tagged question.

            RESET      - Reset the ELAPSED TIME counter to zero.

            ADVICE     - View suggestions for answering the current
                         question, or an example of a good answer. A
                         notepad appears so you can attach personal
                         reminders to the current question. 

            UNTAG      - Remove the current question from the drill. 

            CHANGE     - Change the current topic, question, advice, and 
                         notes. 

            EXIT       - Return to the MAIN MENU.

        Regular practice with this lifelike simulator will improve your
        interview performance. If you are serious about landing a great
        job, refer back to the section titled, YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE,
        and review our three-step training strategy. This proven system
        will boost your confidence and give you every possible advantage
        in the employment interview. 



                              * PRINTING QUESTIONS *


        To print a report containing all of the interview questions and
        advice, first make sure that your printer is ready to print, then
        select PRINT QUESTIONS from the MAIN MENU. 

        The printed questions and advice are particularly useful when you
        don't have access to a computer, or when practicing in front of a
        mirror or video camera. For information on how you can improve


          


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        your interviewing skills with the help of a mirror or video
        camera, refer back to the section titled, YOU HAVE THE ADVANTAGE.



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                          * ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS * 
        _________________________________________________________________



        If you have not registered (paid for) "You're Hired!," you may
        still receive free technical support to help with installation
        and basic program operation. Advanced technical support is
        reserved for registered users only. 

        When a question arises while using "You're Hired!," first search
        your screen for a horizontal list of the active keys and their
        functions, e.g. F1=Help. In this case, press the <F1> key to view
        a help screen. The active keys are usually listed at the very
        bottom of the screen. 

        If you've searched the program and this manual and still can't
        find an answer to your question, contact DataWell for prompt
        technical support. Please make sure that your computer is on and
        accessible before you call. 

        We offer technical support through the following means:  

             Telephone       - (612) 432-5109  (evenings/weekends)
             CompuServe Mail - 73510,3077
             Internet E-mail - 73510.3077@CompuServe.com
             Mail            - DataWell 
                               13852 Echo Park Court
                               Burnsville, MN 55337-4776  
                               USA

             Stu Tanquist, President



                           * ASP OMBUDSMAN STATEMENT *


        DataWell is a member of the Association of Shareware
        Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware
        principle works for you. If you are unable to resolve a
        shareware-related problem with an ASP member by contacting the
        member directly, ASP may be able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can

          


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        help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP member, but
        does not provide technical support for members' products. Please
        write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI
        49442-9427, FAX 616-788-2765, or send a CompuServe message via
        CompuServe Mail to ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536. 



        _________________________________________________________________

                            * THE SHAREWARE CONCEPT * 
        _________________________________________________________________



        "You're Hired!" is a copyrighted computer program that is being
        marketed as Shareware. Shareware is a distribution method, NOT a
        type of software. Shareware authors are accomplished programmers,
        just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable
        quality. (In both cases, there are good and bad programs!) The
        only difference between commercial software and Shareware is in
        the method of distribution. 

        Shareware distribution is an inexpensive option for software
        developers because it does not require expensive marketing or
        elaborate packaging. Shareware authors pass this cost savings on
        to you, the consumer. Their programs are typically much less
        expensive than equivalent commercial programs. 

        Because shareware authors market their software on a "try before
        you buy" basis, you know exactly what you're buying and how well
        it fits your needs. If you don't like it, you're under no
        obligation to buy it. Commercial software, on the other hand,
        requires money up front. If you purchase a program and later find
        that it is inadequate, you've wasted your money. 

        When you get software through the Shareware channel, you
        typically receive a fully functional program to evaluate for a
        specified length of time. At the end of the evaluation period,
        you either register (pay for) it, or stop using it. Most
        shareware programs offer incentives to encourage registration.
        These incentives may include a printed and bound manual,
        additional software, free telephone support, etc. 

        Shareware offers the supreme satisfaction guarantee. You don't
        buy the program until you've tried it and are certain that it
        meets your needs. If you find that you can't use the product, you
        pay nothing. 

        Shareware is kept alive through your support. Thank you!

          


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        _________________________________________________________________

                            * WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? *
        _________________________________________________________________



        Registration of "You're Hired!" ($29.99) brings you the following
        benefits: 

            * The latest version of "You're Hired!"
            * 50 MORE challenging interview questions and advice (75
              total)
            * A printed and bound copy of this manual
            * FREE software! CSHELL is a great disk file and directory
              management utility that is similar to many of the
              commercially available DOS shell programs (XTree Gold,
              Norton Commander, PCTools, etc.). This fully functional
              program is yours to keep and use indefinitely. 
            * FREE CompuServe membership including $15.00 of free use
            * FREE technical support by telephone, mail, CompuServe
              Mail, and Internet E-mail for a period of one year from
              the date of purchase. 
            * No registration reminders displayed on your screen
            * A discounted one year subscription to "Shareware
              Magazine." Your price is $14.95. 
            * A discounted CD-ROM shareware collection containing 1000
              computer programs. Your price is $9.95 + s/h. 



                               * HOW TO REGISTER *


        Price Information
        _________________

           Price:                      $ 29.99

           U.S. Shipping & Handling    $  FREE
                                       _______
           Total:                      $ 29.99  U.S. funds only please

                       (Minnesota residents add 6.5% tax) 
                       (Foreign orders add $5 for shipping)




          


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        Foreign Registrations
        _____________________

        Foreign orders are always welcome. DataWell extends the same
        support policy to all users. We promise to promptly respond to
        your mail requests and telephone calls, regardless of your
        location. 

        Add $5 for shipping, U.S. FUNDS ONLY PLEASE. Total cost = U.S.
        $34.99. 

        Why, you ask, do we require payment in U.S. funds? The reason is
        that our local banks charge us excessive fees to convert foreign
        funds to U.S. dollars. These fees often exceed the amount of the
        purchase itself. 

        We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this policy.


        Ordering Options
        ________________

        For your convenience, we offer a variety of ways to register
        "You're Hired!." Payment options include credit card, cash,
        check, or company Purchase Order (PO). To place your order, you
        can use a telephone, a fax machine, the mail, CompuServe Mail or
        Internet E-mail. 


        Credit Card Orders
        __________________

           Telephone:       800-2424-PsL (PsL = 775)   Within the U.S.
                            713-524-6394               Outside the U.S.
           Fax:             713-524-6398             
           CompuServe Mail: 71355,470
           Internet E-mail: 71355.470@CompuServe.com
           Mail:            PsL
                            P.O. Box 35705
                            Houston, TX 77235-5705
                            USA

        Accepted Cards: Master Card, VISA, American Express, Discover

        * THE ABOVE NUMBERS ARE FOR ORDERS ONLY.

        Any questions about the status of the shipment of your order,
        refunds, registration options, product details, technical
        support, volume discounts, dealer pricing, site licenses, etc.,
        must be directed to DataWell. Our telephone number, mailing

          


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        address, and CompuServe and Internet user numbers are listed at
        the end of this section. 

        Public (software) Library (PsL) processes our credit card orders.
        To ensure that you get the latest version of "You're Hired!," PsL
        contacts us the day of your order and we quickly ship the product
        directly to you.


        Cash, Check, or Company PO Orders
        _________________________________

        Order forms are included in the text file REGISTER.TXT and in the
        "You're Hired!" program itself. To print these forms while using
        "You're Hired!":

            1) Press the <F5> key
            2) Press the "R" key
            3) Press the <ENTER> key


        Shipping Policy
        _______________

        DataWell guarantees first-class shipment within 48 hours from the
        time we receive your order. Most orders are shipped within 24
        hours. 


        Site Licenses
        _____________

        A "Site License" is an inexpensive way for more than one person
        to legally use "You're Hired!" on more than one computer. For
        more information on Site Licenses and pricing information, please
        contact DataWell. 















          


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        Have any Questions?
        ___________________

        The numbers listed under CREDIT CARD ORDERS are for placing
        orders only. Please direct all questions to DataWell through any
        of the following means: 

             Telephone       - (612) 432-5109  (evenings/weekends)
             CompuServe Mail - 73510,3077 
             Internet E-mail - 73510.3077@CompuServe.com 
             Mail            - DataWell 
                               13852 Echo Park Court
                               Burnsville, MN 55337-4776  
                               USA

             Stu Tanquist, President



































          


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                              * LICENSE AGREEMENT * 
        _________________________________________________________________



        "You're Hired!" is being distributed as Shareware. You may make
        copies of the SHAREWARE version of this program (25 interview
        questions) to share with your friends or upload (send) it to your
        favorite computer bulletin board(s). Please do not give this
        program away altered or as part of another system. All of the
        included files must be distributed together. Refer to the text
        file PACKING.LST for a list of the required files and their
        descriptions. 

        "You're Hired!" is not free. DataWell grants you a limited
        license to evaluate this program for 30 days. After this time
        period, you must either register (pay for) your copy of "You're
        Hired!" or immediately stop using it and remove it from your
        computer. 

        The $29.99 registration fee will license one copy of "You're
        Hired!" for use on any one computer at any one time. Two people
        cannot use a single registered copy of "You're Hired!" at the
        same time. 

























          
