April 23/99

Human Resources update

Updated criteria listings for
software testing

Most competitions require some
level of software testing. Applications
that are used include Microsoft Word,
Excel, and Access. Each test requires
candidates to demonstrate their
knowledge and skills in a task test.

The criteria listings have now been
updated and are available for your
review prior to testing on software
applications. The criteria listings
outline the types of tasks you will be
expected to complete and list the
software versions available. Human
Resources has recently upgraded the
computer used for testing and various
versions of each software application
are available. Candidates can choose
the version they are most familiar with
for their test.

The redesigned College Web site was
a collaboration between Media
Production Service, Community
Relations and Computer Services.
Comments can be e-mailed to Edna
Sakata, David DeMuynck, or Gerry
MacKinnon. Included on the home
page is anew Media Guide. Comments
on this section can be e-mailed to
Shelley Kean.

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Tips for reviewing software
applications

¢ Review each task or skill on the software
criteria listing and actually test yourself
by completing the tasks using the software
version which you will be using for the
test.

¢ Review each menu item on the tool bar
to refresh your memory. Knowing where
to find functions will save you time. Don’t
forget to use your right mouse click in
Office Suite ’97 versions of software.
Often you will find the function which
you are looking for.

e Invest in a good reference book on the
software application and become familiar
with it. Remember that your personal
reference material is allowed.

¢ Book a session on the software tutorial
program on the training room computer.
This will give you a chance to review and
practise on your versions of the Microsoft
software application.

New appointments

Congratulations to the following
successful candidates in their
competitions:

Leslie Noble, clerk typist III (RFT),
Supply and Services

Sally Spires, clerk typist III (TFT),
Adult Basic Education

Bridge employee status update

Recently, a form was circulated to
bridge employees to update their work
status during spring and summer 1999
bridge periods. If you are a bridge
employee and have not received a form,
call Corry at local 4928. Please note
that any change in bridge dates requires
a staffing action request from your
department. Return your form to
Human Resources by April 15.

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