Creating a Professional Resume and Design Profile Using
Microsoft Word
Assignment:1- Exploring MS Word – Professional Document Design:
Course: [Link] 2nd year 3rd Semester Software: Microsoft Word
Submission: MS Word (.docx) and PDF
Submission: Maximum 2 A4 Pages
Objective
The objective of this assignment is to familiarize students with the major tools and features of Microsoft
Word while creating a professionally formatted document. Students should demonstrate their understanding
of document formatting, layout, typography, tables, graphics, and page design.
Page 1 – Professional Resume
Create a one-page resume containing:
Name and contact details
Professional photograph
Career objective (50–60 words)
Educational qualifications
Skills
Software known
Hobbies/Interests
Achievements
Languages known
Page 2 – Design Portfolio Summary
Create a one-page profile titled: "Why I Chose Design"
Include:
Introduction (100–150 words)
Three design interests (e.g., Interior Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Fashion Design,
UI/UX)
One inspirational designer (50 words)
Personal design goals
A quotation related to design -You can place the quote in a text box or use WordArt to make it
stand out. For example:
"Design is intelligence made visible."
— Alina Wheeler
One relevant image with caption
Submission Guidelines
Submit both .docx and PDF formats.
Minimum 2 A4 pages. Maximum 3 A4 pages.
MS Word Features to Use:
Feature Requirement
Page Size A4
Margins Custom or Normal
Page Border Yes
Header Student Name,
Footer Page Number, Year & Sem
Different Fonts Minimum 2 font families
Font Styles Bold, Italic, Underline
Font Size Main heading-20;Headings-16;paragraph/content-12
Font Color Use appropriately
Paragraph Alignment Left, Center, Justify
Bullets & Numbering Use both
Line & Paragraph Spacing Properly formatted
Text Box At least one (If needed)
Shapes Minimum 1
WordArt For one heading /For the quote
SmartArt Show skills/interests in smart art tool
Table Educational qualification
Picture Profile photo and one design-related image
Caption Below image
Icons At least two Icons from Insert tab
Page Background Light watermark or subtle page color (optional)
First paragraph on Page 2 (Insert-Drop cap)
Drop Cap
Horizontal Line Use as section separator(Shapes)
Theme/Styles Apply Heading styles (DesignHeading styles)
Spell Check No spelling errors