What Leonardo Da Vinci can teach you about job applications University of Manchester Careers Blog

What Leonardo Da Vinci can teach you about job applications University of Manchester Careers Blog The principles Leonardo Da Vinci used to impress a prospective employer over 500 years ago are just as pertinant today. He applied for employment in the court of Ludovico Sforza the Regent of Milan sometime in the 1480s with this letter, which looks a combination of a modern covering letter and CV. I am indebted to @GuardianCareers and the Letters of Note blog for drawing my attention to Mr Da Vincis application, even though I do not have any suitable positions to offer him! My Most Illustrious Lord, Leonardo sent his letter directly to the man in the position to employ him rather than the Regency of Milans medieval equivalent of HR. He opened with an greeting appropriate to flattering a powerful ruler of the age, today you need to understand the cultural expectations of the job market you are operating in. Dear Mr/Ms x is suitable for a UK application but in other countries a more effusive style may be more suitable. Having now sufficiently seen and considered the achievements of all those who count themselves masters and artificers of instruments of war, and having noted that the invention and performance of the said instruments is in no way different from that in common usage, I shall endeavour, while intending no discredit to anyone else, to make myself understood to Your Excellency for the purpose of unfolding to you my secrets, and thereafter offering them at your complete disposal, and when the time is right bringing into effective operation all those things which are in part briefly listed below: A short introduction explaining the purpose of his letter. Regents were busy men, Leonardo knew he had to get Ludovicos attention quickly. 1. I have plans for very light, strong and easily portable bridges with which to pursue and, on some occasions, flee the enemy, and others, sturdy and indestructible either by fire or in battle, easy and convenient to lift and place in position. Also means of burning and destroying those of the enemy. Leonardo was a man of many talents, but he researched his target employer and decided that the skills that would be of greatest interest to him would be those related to warfare. Likewise you need to identify what the person who reads your application will be looking for and prioritise the content of your letter accordingly. Leonardos bridges are not the most important thing he is remembered for now, but he decided they would be the best item to catch his readers attention. 2. I know how, in the course of the siege of a terrain, to remove water from the moats and how to make an infinite number of bridges, mantlets and scaling ladders and other instruments necessary to such an enterprise. Short pithy points. Leonardo did not go into unnecessary detail, but he said enough to engage the readers interest. 3. Also, if one cannot, when besieging a terrain, proceed by bombardment either because of the height of the glacis or the strength of its situation and location, I have methods for destroying every fortress or other stranglehold unless it has been founded upon a rock or so forth. In the course of describing his skills Da Vinci demonstrates that he understands the work he will be doing and that he can deal with every eventuality that may arise. 4. I have also types of cannon, most convenient and easily portable, with which to hurl small stones almost like a hail-storm; and the smoke from the cannon will instil a great fear in the enemy on account of the grave damage and confusion. Be as specific as possible without sacrificing brevity. Da Vinci does not just tell Ludovico about his amazing cannons, he explains the effect they will have on an enemy. Dont just tell a reader you have skills in communication or time management, show them how you have used them and why you are telling the reader about them. 5. Also, I have means of arriving at a designated spot through mines and secret winding passages constructed completely without noise, even if it should be necessary to pass underneath moats or any river. 6. Also, I will make covered vehicles, safe and unassailable, which will penetrate the enemy and their artillery, and there is no host of armed men so great that they would not break through it. And behind these the infantry will be able to follow, quite uninjured and unimpeded. Da Vinci answers the so what? question: the reader of your CV must be able to see the relevance of what you say to his/her needs, they should not read something and think so what?. Why does a Regent need an engineer capable of constructing tunnels or covered vehicles? So his troops can travel safely. Why does a graduate employer care about your ability to work in a team? Because it is a vital and integral part of the job you are applying for. 7. Also, should the need arise, I will make cannon, mortar and light ordnance of very beautiful and functional design that are quite out of the ordinary. 8. Where the use of cannon is impracticable, I will assemble catapults, mangonels, trebuckets and other instruments of wonderful efficiency not in general use. In short, as the variety of circumstances dictate, I will make an infinite number of items for attack and defence. 9. And should a sea battle be occasioned, I have examples of many instruments which are highly suitable either in attack or defence, and craft which will resist the fire of all the heaviest cannon and powder and smoke. Having covered the points that are likely to be useful most often first, Leonardo next moves onto those which, while still important, do not merit being at the top of the letter. You need to organise your own selling points in the order which will interest the reader, rather than putting those you are most proud of first. 10. In time of peace I believe I can give as complete satisfaction as any other in the field of architecture, and the construction of both public and private buildings, and in conducting water from one place to another. Also I can execute sculpture in marble, bronze and clay. Likewise in painting, I can do everything possible as well as any other, whosoever he may be. Da Vinci was certainly no slouch when it came to architecture, sculpture and painting, and he decided those talents were worth including in his letter in order to demonstrate that he would earn his keep in peace as well as in war. But peacetime skills were only given a small amount of space because Da Vinci thought they would not be as relevant to the Regent as his war-related skills. Moreover, work could be undertaken on the bronze horse which will be to the immortal glory and eternal honour of the auspicious memory of His Lordship your father, and of the illustrious house of Sforza. Good targeting! Ludovico Sforza may not have cared much about bronze sculpture in the normal course of events, but Da Vinci appealed to his vanity and gave a specific example of how his skills could be useful. And if any of the above-mentioned things seem impossible or impracticable to anyone, I am most readily disposed to demonstrate them in your park or in whatsoever place shall please Your Excellency, to whom I commend myself with all possible humility. Da Vincis skills claims may seem quite fantastic, but his offer to demonstrate any and all of his abilities gives them greater credibility. It is always vital to back up claims of skills with evidence. 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Leader Vs Boss 7 Characteristics That Proves What You Are!

Leader Vs Boss 7 Characteristics That Proves What You Are! A leader could be a boss, but not every boss could be a leader. This is a universally accepted and developed fact that there is a difference between being a leader and being a boss.Although leaders and bosses might have some identical characteristics, but they are totally opposite in nature especially in today’s world, and there also exists a line of demarcation between both. Boss will only love to give orders while a leader will influence his followers by setting an example.Photo Credit â€" Pixabay.comThis topic and discussions are also quite controversial among the circles of professionals because some of them thought that a boss is always a leader. But frankly speaking, it is factually proven that boss is always not a leader. Different things need to be studied to identify who is a leader or who is a boss?evalToday we are going to decide the same; we will dig out the facts and characteristics that makes one a leader or a boss. Read these carefully and let yourself decide what yo u are!Boss Always Wanted To Rule; Leader Won’tBoss Will Say “GO” While Leader Will Say “LETS GO”Leaders Will Motivate You, Boss Will TerrifyBoss Believes On “I”, Leader Believes On “We”Leader Will Give You Credit; Boss Won’tBoss Will Focus On Process; Leader Will Focus On PeopleLeaders Establish Equal Relationships; Boss Won’tListed above are those natural characteristics that would make you able to easily distinguish between both the characters, and identify that which one resides inside you? Let’s dive into the details and swim in further to understand what actually the theory is.1. Boss Always Wanted To Rule; Leader Won’tA typical boss would always need a force to rule, power by which he could use to satisfy his ego. Naturally, bosses are egoistic while leaders are less egocentric comparatively. Genuine leaders have an ability to create followers using their ultimate charisma.A charismatic leader is always followed by every other person while a boss is n on-charismatic and a boss will make everyone follow him forcefully. Even, in the history you might have read that the most wars that were won by the troops are supported by their chiefs because the troop is always confident over their leader and leaders are always there to lead the teams forward and move together.2. Boss Will Say “GO” While Leader Will Say “LETS GO”Go… Go… Go… That is what you will always listen from a boss while a true leader will say only one thing “Okay, let’s go!” This is the actual difference between the both because mostly bosses are profit oriented and they always depend on their employees without admitting the fact that they are dependent on their employees.Whereas, a leader might also be dependent on his followers but he will always admit it publicly, and whenever a leader is leading a team he will play his vital role in keeping the team bounded and will utilize each and everyone from the team efficiently and wisely.3. Leaders Will Motiv ate You, Boss Will TerrifyA leader will always keep you up, in the most critical situation a good leader won’t let you feel disheartened, he will try the best to keep the things bonded and execute every plan with proper participation of every team member, while a boss will keep you terrifying of the horror resultants and of demise that they might face if the team failed to achieve a specific target. Boss will keep you threatened with his personality also while a leader will always be motivating you on every crucial step.4. Boss Believes On “I”; Leader Believes On “We”evalAs said earlier, bosses are far more egoistic than the leaders, and they are mostly self-proclaimed leaders although they are not in actual. They will always believe on their self-esteem and keep it primary at every stage of their life while leaders know that being this much egoistic could be drastic not just for themselves but for their followers too. That is why a good leader will always chant that WE co uld do this and WE will do this. This is one of the cores and one major difference between both!5. Leader Will Give You Credit; Boss Won’tBoss will keep up themselves up and just highlight their services whereas a leader will do opposite to it. The leader will honestly highlight the contributions of each member of the team generously. This would not just motivate you but will create a true relationship at both ends.A boss who is not appreciating or highlight the efforts of rest of the team will remain alone at the end. And as a resultant we see negative impacts in the work results as well, so you are a boss if you don’t like to appreciate others.6. Boss Will Focus On Process; Leader Will Focus On PeopleYou might have heard about a term “Thinking out of the box,” that is where a conventional boss lacks. He doesn’t know how you could be over productive in different scenarios make just some changes in the process. A boss will emphasize on following the process only rather tha n going beyond the lines.evalWhereas a leader will judge a person with his capabilities, and leader will mainly focus on the people rather than being focused on the process. Leaders will analyze the skills and abilities of his team and distribute the work accordingly to generate maximum productivity in minimum time.7. Leaders Establish Equal Relationships; Boss Won’tA real leader will develop and maintain same relationship status with all of his followers because this will increase the team bonding as well as the trust between the leader and the followers.A boss would not be able to do that because it is not possible for him to maintain an equality among all of his employees. Mostly a boss will like the one who likes and always agree with him, and this will create a factor favoritism which will break the bond between the team and this would really disastrous.Verdict!Hence, at this stage, you must be totally agreed with me about the given seven characteristics and differences I hav e mentioned above. The listed elements define that what you are? Either a leader or a boss? So why just wait if you are decided with what you are?Share this piece with your friends and let them know who they are? A boss or a leader? And in case you think that there is spice missing from then don’t just hesitate to comment below and let us know about your views. ??

Recent Grads - Taking Aim for Targeted Job Search - CareerAlley

Recent Grads - Taking Aim for Targeted Job Search - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. I dont have the actual statistics, but I do know that many college students graduate with a different major than they started with. In fact, many college students start their college careers as undeclared. Of course undeclared is not a good place to start when looking for your first job. That being said, you can take some steps to help in your approach to deciding how to target your first job search. Internships What, you didnt work as a summer intern the summer before your senior year? Not to worry, if you are a college senior this year, why not consider a spring or summer internship after graduation? Its not an unusual approach and may be worth considering in these uncertain times. Types of Internships CampusCareerCenter.com provides this guide to different types of internships. Definitely worth a read. AfterCollege This site is a resource for both college students and recent grads. It provides a network for finding entry level jobs and internships. When I checked, the site claimed to have more than 131,000 jobs from more than 26,000 employers. Campus Recruiting Career Fairs Use your campus recruiting process to help you decide what you want to do when you graduate. Potential employers will have a wealth of information regarding career choices for your major (check their websites). What, your college does not have a campus recruiting event? Leverage career fairs instead. College Job Search College Job Search Tips Another great article from About.com. This article covers a broad range of tips for college students (and recent grads). How to Attend a College Career Fair Some good points on college career fairs from eHow.com. National Career Fairs This site, provided by National Career Fairs and Monster.com provides a very comprehensive list and search engine so that you can find a career fair near you. Volunteer for a Working College Break Okay, Ill be the first to admit that volunteering is not the best way to earn a living, but it can help you figure out what career may interest you. This article, also by About.com, provides some great advice and a number of links. Good luck in your search. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to land your first job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

Why You Should Hire Resume Writing Services in Afghanistan

Why You Should Hire Resume Writing Services in AfghanistanWith the war in Afghanistan continuing to rumble on with little sign of any end in sight, it is only natural that companies looking for local labor and creating businesses for themselves have turned to the help of resume writing services in Afghanistan. The Afghanistan International Development Network, an American group that acts as a conduit between multinational companies and the U.S. government, has been in business in this country for years now, and has helped a host of American companies such as Citigroup, Vodafone, and Boeing find reliable sources of local workers and support staff in Afghanistan.This network provides companies with resume writing services in Afghanistan, those looking for local labor, and other employers such as the U.S. military who need translators and interpreters for their daily activities. They provide professionals who can help businesses prepare their job applications and the relevant documents to give potential applicants an idea of what the job entails and prepare them for interviews.Resume writing services in Afghanistan are known for their success rate and the expertise of their writers. What's more, they usually work with the government, providing access to education, training, and other forms of support to those who need it most. Some companies have even been the recipient of awards for their contributions to development and providing employment opportunities to those in need.Resume writing services in Afghanistan have had their hands in nearly every aspect of the Afghanistan's economy. Some of the major areas in which they specialize include transportation, telecommunications, real estate, health care, education, mining, agriculture, financial services, and technology.In Afghanistan, companies specializing in resume writing services in Afghanistan provide these services for both individuals and companies. They can also cater to the needs of U.S. military personnel s tationed in the country or anyone else who may need assistance to prepare a resume. A number of companies also offer in-house services in which they assist with things such as designing resumes and academic transcripts.The skilled staff of resume writing services in Afghanistan can help create a personal statement for a prospective employee to write. There are a wide variety of settings in which they can help, including an applicant's choices of gender, personality type, skills and educational background, and location.In addition to writing resumes, they also provide employers with information about potential employees, about companies they might like to do business with, and information on the length of employment they offer. Most organizations even have training facilities where people can learn to write resumes and apply for jobs.Resume writing services in Afghanistan can be found in almost every major city, and it is possible to find one just about anywhere in the country. Such help can be invaluable, especially for those looking for a job in a war zone, or for those who need to re-design their resumes to make it more appealing to employers. It is even possible to hire a professional to present your resume to prospective employers, and this can be done at a lower cost.

Writing a Resume With Contract Work - Using Keywords and Bullets to Write a Compelling Resume

Writing a Resume With Contract Work - Using Keywords and Bullets to Write a Compelling ResumeWriting a resume with contract work can be a very challenging task. First, you have to consider the writing style of the firm you are applying for. Once you know this, the next step is to write your CV so that it looks professional and convincing. Here are some tips that can help you make a resume with contract work look professional and convincing.Use keywords when possible. This is one of the best things you can do if you want to appear professional. Keywords are words that are used by a company in the search engines when they are searching for a job. The best keywords to include in your resume are the keywords that relate to the job you are applying for. You should use these keywords so that you will appear on the first page of the search results and get more visitors to your resume.Use the right font size. You should always use a suitable font size when writing a resume with contract work .Use bullet points. Your resume should be divided into sections and your bullet points should contain each section. You should use bullets to create eye-catching sections. Don't use more than three bullets in your resume.Use all the important and main points of your resume at the bottom. Do not try to cram all the important points you want to highlight in the middle of your resume.Keep your resume as short as possible. Make sure that all your resume is short and to the point. Just have a few sentences and include the most important information you can include in the resume.When you are finished, make sure you have proofread your resume several times and double check all the details. If there are any mistakes in your resume, it will not be good for you.

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Who You Should Ask For Informational Interviews - Work It Daily

Who You Should Ask For Informational Interviews - Work It Daily Networking can strike fear into the heart of any job seeker. If you have a preference for solitude, haven’t done much networking before, or you’re having a crisis of confidence, it can be extremely intimidating. Can you relate? If you have reservations about networking, try conducting informational interviews instead. A slightly different take on networking, this strategy can help you in getting started talking to your contacts. These one-on-one conversations will help you to build your confidence. The greatest number, 24.5%, of all external hires (job seekers that were not already employees of the company) come from referrals, according to the 2013 CareerXroads Sources of Hire* study. Conducting informational interviews can keep you top-of-mind as openings arise and improve your chances of getting hired this way. This strategy makes so much sense, and is so natural, pretty soon, you’ll be a networking pro. To get you started, in this post I’m going to give you some ideas of who to consider doing an informational interview with. Keep reading for this valuable information. READ FULL ARTICLE ? Photo Credit: Shutterstock Have you joined our career growth club?Join Us Today!