to be able to upload resumes and cover letters and supporting docs to get a job

Question

I am not even cofortable or able to create, store, retrieve the correct dos when putting in job applications (resumes, cover letters..etc.

Moved from: Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

Answer 1

Use three simple habits: create, store in the cloud, and reuse.

1. Create resumes and cover letters with templates
   • Open Word on Windows 11.
   • Select New and search for Resume or Cover letter.
   • Pick a template and fill in personal details, work history, and skills.
   • For cover letters, use the template to explain how skills solve the employer’s problems and help them get results.
   • Save each file with a clear name, for example:
     • Resume-General.docx
     • Resume-AdminAssistant.docx
     • CoverLetter-CompanyName-Role.docx
2. Store everything in OneDrive so it is easy to find and upload
   • In Word, choose File > Save As.
   • Select OneDrive – Personal (or the OneDrive account shown).
   • Create a folder called, for example, Job Applications.
   • Inside that folder, create subfolders like:
     • Resumes
     • Cover Letters
     • Supporting Documents (certificates, references, etc.).
   • Save all job documents into these folders.
   • This makes it easy to upload the right file when a website asks for a resume or cover letter.
   • If files are already on the PC, upload them to OneDrive so they are backed up and available on any device. See: Learn how to upload files to OneDrive.
3. Keep track of applications
   • In the same Job Applications folder, create a Word or Excel file named Job-Tracker.
   • Add columns such as:
     • Company
     • Job title
     • Date applied
     • Resume file name used
     • Cover letter file name used
   • Each time an application is submitted, add a row and note exactly which files were used. This makes it easy to reuse or update the correct documents later.
4. Reuse and update for each application
   • When applying for a new job, open the closest matching resume and cover letter from OneDrive.
   • Use Save As to create a new copy with the company and role in the file name.
   • Update only what is needed (company name, job title, a few bullet points) so the correct document is always stored and easy to find.
5. Uploading to job sites
   • On the job site, when asked to upload a resume or cover letter, choose Browse, Upload, or similar.
   • Navigate to OneDrive > Job Applications > Resumes (or Cover Letters).
   • Select the correct file and confirm.

These steps keep all resumes, cover letters, and supporting documents organized, backed up, and easy to upload when applying for jobs.

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