How to Find a Job at Job Fairs

How to Find a Job at Job Fairs There are many routes to finding a job and today we’ll share the secrets of finding your next career move on a job fair. © Shutterstock | garagestockWe’ll explain what job fairs are all about, the pros and cons of using them, and the preparation you need to do before visiting one. We’ll also introduce you to the best practices at the fair and the things you must do after the event is over.WHAT ARE JOB FAIRS?A job fair is an event for companies to advertise their organization and for professionals to find suitable positions and career paths. As well as being a platform for companies, it can also attract recruitment companies operating in the industry.It’s therefore an event combining different employers, recruiters and educational institutions in order for them to provide information to potential employees, candidates and students.A job fair can also be referred to as a career fair or a career expo.Job fairs can be industry specific, such as TechExpo, which is a Technology, Cyber, Engineering and Intelligence focused job fair. They can also target a specific section of the working population. One example of these includes different career fairs held at university campuses, targeting recent graduates. But there are also gender-specific job fairs, such as the events organized by Women for Hire.Finally, job fairs can target different industries and different types of employees. National Career Fairs, for example, is a major organizer of US-wide career fairs. Another example is the Global Career Fair, which brings employers, recruiters and employees together on a global scale.THE PROS AND CONS OF JOB FAIRSA job fair can be a useful tool for conducting job search. Nonetheless, it comes with its specific set of pros and cons.The advantages of attending job fairsAttending a job fair will provide you plenty of networking opportunities. While you might be more focused on finding a job immediately, networking is an important part of your career development plan. By creating these connections with companies, you can build relationships that might end up providing you with a better job in the future.At the event, you will be able to learn more about different companies and the pros and cons of working for them. This can help you make a more informed decision regarding the companies you want to apply for and the organizations that aren’t a good fit.The information you gain will also help you create better job applications, since you know more about what the companies are looking for. This ensures your job applications aren’t generic, but target the specific company and role.Finally, job fairs often offer free workshops and tutorials, which can help boost your resume and cover letter writing skills. You can also gain experience in answering interview questions correctly, sometimes in mock interview situations.The disadvantages of attending job fairsThere are certain drawbacks to job fairs as well. Perhaps the biggest is the fact the events can take quite a bit of time to attend. You also need to prepare well for these events in order to enjoy the above benefits . All of this can be time consuming.Not only will it swallow a large chunk of your time to travel and attend these multi-day events, the travel can also cost money. Whilst the events themselves are often free to attend, you will need to pay for travel, drinks and food, and stay, if the fair’s not close enough to your home.Finally, you’ll not only meet a number of employers in these events, you’re also going head to head with plenty of other job seekers. This means you must be able to stand out from the crowd or the employers won’t remember you.PREPARING FOR A CAREER FAIRDue to the time and money commitment you need to make, it’s definitely important to do your research before committing to a job fair. You need to be aware of your options, in terms of whether the fair is worth attending or not. You might have limited time available, especially if you can’t stay for the whole day(s), and therefore, you need to be aware of the employers and recruiters you want to meet.Resea rch the event beforehandStart by researching the job fair. You should determine the event’s attractiveness by answering the following questions:Is the event free to attend? Consider whether the cost of attending is too high, in case it’s not a free event.Is the career fair open for all? As we’ve mentioned above, some career fairs might not be accessible by the public. For example, university job fairs might require you to attend the institution.Is the fair industry specific? You should only attend job fairs, which include the industry you are hoping to get a career in.Which companies are attending the event? Identify the major employers and recruiters present and consider how they suit your career progression plans.Are there any extra events/workshops/seminars available for attending? If so, how do you sign up for them? Check out the whole program for the job fair and consider if it has a number of extras, you find useful.By answering the above questions, you’ll be able to d ecide whether the particular event is worth attending. You’ll also get an idea on what to expect, to ensure you can maximize your job search.[slideshare id=26232954doc=sevenwaystorockacareerfair-130916085019-phpapp02w=640h=330]Create a list of the employers you want to meetDuring research, you should have identified the employers attending the event. You now want to create a list of the top three employers you want to meet. In essence, you’ll be creating a priority list of employers.You might be wondering why just three employers? The job fair can be quite intimidating and finding your way around will take time. While you won’t be spending your whole time talking to these three employers, you want to ensure you make the most effort with the employers you want to hire you.The three employers isn’t a number set in stone. After talking to all three, don’t just leave. But by talking to the three, you’ve targeted your ideal employers and roles and you’ll be able leave later with task accomplished. Naturally, once you are done talking with your ideal employers, you can move on in the priority list.When researching the companies, you should also come up with questions to ask from the employer. These highlight your understanding of the industry and the company, your passion towards working there and your initiative to learn more.Example questions to ask include:What kind of employees are you looking for?What skills do you value the most?What do you like about working for this company?What is the current job market like and what are the trends you are experiencing in terms of hiring?You’ll also want to highlight that you’ve done your research and ask questions based on what you found. For instance, about a recent product launch the company did or a specific approach they use in sales.Prepare your resumeSort out your resume and ensure it’s up to date and completely error free. If you are targeting specific roles and companies, you definitely want to ensure you tailor your resume for these roles.Target your resume with the keywords â€" meaning skills and qualifications â€" preferred by the employer. For example, the job description for the role you want might emphasize experience, negotiating skills, organizational skills and determination. It’s helpful to ensure you highlight these skills in your resume through experience and achievements.Since you will be talking to a number of different employers, you might want to have a few different resumes prepared. For example, if you are focusing on sales roles with some employers, with the emphasis on sales, and more marketing-focused sales roles with other employers, you should create two separate resumes highlighting the required skills.Whether you print out a few different resumes or a single resume, the key is to have plenty of them ready. So, don’t be shy with printing them out, as you want to hand them out to as many people as possible. In some instances, it might be helpful to have a simple USB stick with your resume on it with you. This ensures you can upload your resume digitally into the employer’s database.[slideshare id=46173277doc=awesomeresumetemplates-150323094821-conversion-gate01w=640h=330]Prepare a 30 second introductionYou also need to prepare your own elevator pitch for the job fair. The speech is to introduce yourself to the representative, let them know what you are looking for and why the company would be a good match, and to provide an outlook of your skills. In essence, you give the speech to sell yourself.Don’t learn a scripted speech that turns you into a robot as soon as you start giving it. But have an inkling of what you want to say, as it creates a more professional impression of you. You won’t have much time to talk to the recruiters and representatives. Therefore, you want to quickly get your skills, passion and knowledge across.For example, your elevator pitch could be along the lines of, “Hi, I’m Kara Smith, a grad uate in Business and Marketing Studies from UCLA. I’m looking for jobs in digital marketing and have been impressed by (company name)’s marketing department, especially the campaign with (company name). I’ve worked with (previous or current employer) on similar projects and gained skills I think would relate well for these roles. I’d be interested finding out a bit more about the opportunities available for me.” Furthermore, it’s important you don’t just prepare to give the talk and then listen to the representatives. The recruiters and representatives are likely to ask questions about you and you should prepare for those. It’s easy to be thrown back by simple questions, if you haven’t prepared for them.Example questions representatives often ask include:What interests you?What are you good at?Why should we hire you?What’s your current employment status? Why’d you want to leave?Dress for the occasionFinally, you should sort out your wardrobe before the event. E ach fair can have a different approach to dress code. You should check the website if there are any specific requirements to ensure you aren’t turned away from the door.Overall, a business casual tends to be required and if the website has no mention of dress code, dress with business casual in mind. This means you don’t need to show up in a full suit, but still leave the shorts and t-shirts at home.You can find great styling tips and learn more about different style choices from the below video: HOW TO MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION DURING THE FAIR?The above preparation will ensure you attend the fair with confidence and knowledge. You’ll know where you are going, who you are talking to and how to ensure you get your message across.But what are the other things you need to remember to focus on at the job fairs?Keep an open mindWhile you should have the list of the companies you are targeting, don’t walk around with shutters over your eyes. Keep an open mind and look for opportuniti es and interesting employers to talk to, especially after you’re done with your ‘top-3’.Don’t dismiss any organization before you’ve talked with them, unless they clearly have nothing interesting to offer to you. You shouldn’t also just talk with employers you’ve heard about. Newer and smaller organizations might have just as good roles on offer as the big corporations.Don’t rushYou need to make a lasting impression and succeeding with it is harder if you are rushing through your ‘talk’. You do want to meet a number of different representatives, but you need to spend enough time with them to guarantee they remember you.But how to decide whether to cut the discussion a bit shorter or whether to keep talking? If the employer has opportunities currently available and they match your career ambitions, it’s definitely worth talking. If you match the qualifications well, then you should spend a bit more time crafting a relationship. Furthermore, you want to talk to e mployers that match your career goals and your values. Even if there are not many opportunities available right now, creating a relationship with the right organization can help in the future.On the other hand, if the employer’s roles don’t match your current skillset closely, they don’t seem too interested in what you offer (they don’t ask questions, for instance), and the business culture seems alien to you, don’t waste time talking with them for too long.When talking with the representatives stay attentive, ask questions and answer questions with short, but informative answers. Highlight your passion towards the role and sound enthusiastic when talking about it. Build rapport with the representative by also asking something about them. For example:How did you start working for the company?What do you like the most working for them?You should also remember to respect the representative’s time and not waste the spell you have with them to pointless questions and chitcha t too much. Even though you want to be inquisitive, don’t ask questions which you should have found out about online. Questions such as “What does your company do?” are unprofessional and annoying.Stay confident and professionalOverall, trust the research you’ve done, stay calm and maintain composure. Take unexpected questions and events as they come. Don’t rush, but take a deep breath and configure an answer. If you’ve prepared well, you can’t be stopped!The key is to know your skills and qualification inside out and have different ways to bring these up. In conversations, you can drop mentions of your past accomplishments and be proud of what you’ve achievedFor example, if the representative talks about communication skills, you can mention how you’ve worked in a customer service department and had to develop better phone communication due to the nature of the job. If you are talking about research, you can mention volunteering for the technology department at yo ur university to label their research files.As a final tip for coming across more confident and professional, we’d like to mention how going alone is more worth it than walking around in a group. You’ll come across as independent and professional.Make notesHave a notebook or a smartphone’s notebook app at hand and don’t be afraid to make notes. A good idea is to make a short note of the employer after you’ve spoken to them. You can mention things like:Did you like them? What didn’t you like about them?What do you feel you could bring to the company?Where to find out more? Did you get a business card?These will be useful later, if you are applying for positions online after the event. You might even have information available, which you can use in an interview later on.AFTER THE EVENTFinally, it’s important to understand you can enhance your chances of landing a job on job fairs by doing a few short things at the end of the event.Depending on the recruiters and companie s, you might not actually be able to apply for any job openings at the job fair. Sometimes, you’ll need to go through the application process later on. But don’t think this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t spend time with this organization at the fair. Handing out your resume is still a good way to create a positive impression. If you can, reference the earlier meeting at the fair when applying for the job.Furthermore, you should drop a line or give a call to the recruiters and representatives you met at the event. This can just be a friendly thank you note about the chat and a mention that you’ve applied for the position. For example, you could say, “Hi, I wanted to say thanks for the chat at last week’s careers fair. The resources and tips you provided me with were helpful. I’ve just finished applying for the role of Market Analyst on the website. I hope you have a productive week! Best, Katie”In addition, don’t just stay in touch with the recruiters and company repr esentatives. If you made connections with other job seekers at the event, you should follow-up with them as well. This is a powerful way to grow your network, and a single connection might turn into a lucrative career one day.

Timeline of Hernan Cortes Conquest of the Aztecs

1492: Christopher Columbus Discovers the New World for Europe. 1502: Christopher Columbus, on his Fourth New World Voyage, meets with some advanced traders: they were likely Mayan vassals of the Aztecs. 1517: Francisco Hernà ¡ndez de Cà ³rdoba expedition: three ships explore the Yucatan. Many Spanish are killed in skirmishes with the natives, including Hernandez. 1518 Jan. - Oct.: The Juan de Grijalva Expedition explores the Yucatan and southern part of Mexicos Gulf Coast. Some of those who took part, including Bernal Diaz del Castillo and Pedro de Alvarado, would later Join Cortes expedition. November 18: Hernan Cortes Expedition sets out from Cuba. 1519 March 24: Cortes and his men fight the Maya of Potonchan. After winning the battle, the Lord of Potonchan would give Cortes gifts, including a slave girl Malinali, who would go on to be better known as Malinche, Cortes invaluable interpreter and mistress. April 21: Cortes Expedition reaches San Juan de Ulua. June 3: Spanish visit Cempoala and found settlement of Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz. July 26: Cortes sends a ship with treasure and letters to Spain. August 23: Cortes treasure ship stops in Cuba and rumors start to spread of the wealth discovered in Mexico. September 2-20: Spanish enter Tlaxcalan territory and battle the fierce Tlaxcalans and their allies. September 23: Cortes and his men, victorious, enter Tlaxcala and make important alliances with the leaders. October 14: Spanish enter Cholula. October 25? (exact date unknown) Cholula Massacre: Spanish and Tlaxcalans fall on unarmed Cholulans in one of the city squares when Cortes learns of an ambush awaiting them outside the city. November 1: Cortes expedition leaves Cholula. November 8: Cortes and his men enter Tenochtitlan. November 14: Montezuma arrested and placed under guard by the Spanish. 1520 March 5: Governor Velazquez of Cuba sends Panfilo de Narvaez to rein in Cortes and regain control of the expedition. May: Cortes leaves Tenochtitlan to deal with Narvaez. May 20: Pedro de Alvarado orders the massacre of thousands of Aztec nobles at the Festival of Toxcatl. May 28-29: Cortes defeats Narvaez at the Battle of Cempoala and adds his men and supplies to his own. June 24: Cortes returns to find Tenochtitlan in a state of uproar. June 29: Montezuma is injured while pleading with his people for calm: he will die shortly from his wounds. June 30: the Night of Sorrows. Cortes and his men try to creep out of the city under cover of darkness but are discovered and attacked. Most of the treasure collected thus far is lost. July 7: Conquistadors score a narrow victory at the Battle of Otumba. July 11: Conquistadors reach Tlaxcala where they can rest and regroup. September 15: Cuitlahuac officially becomes the Tenth Tlatoani of the Mexica. October: Smallpox sweeps the land, claiming thousands of lives in Mexico, including Cuitlahuac. December 28: Cortes, his plans in place for the reconquest of Tenochtitlan, leaves Tlaxcala. 1521 February: Cuauhtemoc becomes eleventh Tlatoani of the Mexica. April 28: Brigantines launched in Lake Texcoco. May 22: Siege of Tenochtitlan formally begins: Causeways blockaded as the brigantines attack from the water. August 13: Cuauhtemoc is captured while fleeing Tenochtitlan. This effectively ends the resistance of the Aztec Empire. Sources Diaz del Castillo, Bernal. Trans., ed. J.M. Cohen. 1576. London, Penguin Books, 1963. Print.Levy, Buddy. New York: Bantam, 2008.Thomas, Hugh. New York: Touchstone, 1993.

Canterbury Tales Character Analysis - 1457 Words

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They were generally the people that Chaucer described positively. The yeoman, the plowman, the merchant, and the cook fell under the peasant category. The yeoman stuck to himself and worked with wood. He was described very positively. The plowman was hard working and peaceful. While he himself was poor, he would help other disadvantaged people. He was a good Christian; he always paid tithes and did what he felt God was telling him to do. These people worked hard and were generally polite. Even though they were disadvantaged, they tried to work their way up from being the low man on the totem pole. This group shows how most of the people (since a majority of the people were peasants) of the 14th century were. It is an example on how the largest social group (peasants) acted, talked, believed and worked. It also showed how other people of the 14th century viewed peasants, and most of the time it was in a positive light. 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Women and Religion in the Middle East Free Essays

Religion and Women in the Middle East Religion goes hand in hand with culture, and in the Muslim countries this is very apparent. The cultural importance of men over women may have stemmed from religion, however it was further recognized when imperialist countries introduced capitalism and class divides. â€Å"Islam must combat the wrenching impact of alien forces whose influence in economic, political, and cultural permutations continues to prevail† (Stowasser 1994, 5). We will write a custom essay sample on Women and Religion in the Middle East or any similar topic only for you Order Now Now, instead of an agrarian state where both men and women had their place, difficulties have formed due to the rise in education and awareness that women can and do have a place in society beyond domestic living Though women are not equal to men anywhere around the world, the differences between men and women are greater possibly in the Muslim world, partially due to religion and culture. â€Å"Fewer women are educated in the Muslim world than in other culture areas†¦ The percentage of women working other than agriculture is probably the smallest in the world, the birth rate the highest, and the laws regarding marriage and related matters most unequal† (Stowasser 1994, 5). Though, of recent years inequality has been blamed on the Islamic religion, gender inequalities were in the Middle East before Islam. However, by radical groups and male elite, women are being discriminated because of their gender due to religious connotations amongst other things. The male bias, like in most religions, has been enforced within society like in the text of the Qur’an. Keddie and Beck asserts that, â€Å"In Islamic law women have male guardians; woman’s testimony is worth half that of a man; women are considered to have less reason than men† (Beck and Keddie 1978, 25-26). So the Qur’an in many of the Middle Eastern countries has been taken and formed in ‘Islamic Law’ which may not entirely reflect what is said in the Holy Book, but has been used to discriminate and divide, not only gender, but class and status. What will be discussed is the divide between men and women due to religion, and why that is in certain countries in the Middle East and not others. It is not necessarily the Qur’an that has brought about the discrimination of women. There is male dominance in most every religious book. However it is how it has been translated, either by modernists, conservatives, and fundamentalists and how this has altered the treatment of women in society. In addition to this, it is also important to consider the country and how it is run. In the Middle East, regime is varied and eclectic; it would seem that the countries that are run by elite monarchists such as Saudi Arabia, have stricter laws on women and are more conservative or fundamental Islamists. On the other hand, countries that have a more lenient approach have better education and rights for women (though still not as forward as some Western countries). These thoughts by fundamentalists or conservatives relate to Muhammed’s spouses and how they are discussed in the Qur’an as there are no female prophets. According to Stowasser, the main components and treatment of women are set in the Qur’an, which is ‘segregation and quiet domesticity; modest comportment, indeed, invisibility through veiling; ascetic frugality; devout obedience to God and His Prophet. Insofar as the latter was these women’s husband, special emphasis is also placed on wifely obedience (Beck and Keddie 1978, 118). ’ This is seen as a very conservative view and parts of the Qur’an have been used to determine this, which is said to be harmful to women. Modern interpretations of the Qur’an suggest that manipulation of texts has led to foreign intervention due to human rights issues on gender. However, the modernists do not believe in segregation, and though religion is important to have, you should not be discriminated on how devout you are. They use the Qur’an not in a literal sense, but in a way which fits into modern society and works with both genders. The teachings in the Qur’an can be twisted either way. Practices of fundamental Islamists vary when it comes to marital rights, education, and behavior and punishment of women according to the Qur’an. In some societies, women in the judicial process have very few rights that are the same as men, and their punishment seems to be much greater. Treatment by the Taliban in Afghanistan, and by other groups such as the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood all contribute to how women are treated legally. Zohreh Arshadi asserts that in countries such as Iran, â€Å"The Islamic punishments have encouraged a culture of violence against women†¦ The fact that men receive a lighter punishment if they commit a violence against women undoubtedly encourages such violence. We saw how women could be killed with impunity during alleged adultery. Stoning to death for adultery, although technically admissible for both sexes, has also been carried out mainly against women† (Arshadi 2012). It is in countries such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and some non-Middle Eastern countries where the Qur’an is taken as a literal word and law, and there is constituted into actual state law. This means that certain texts from the Qur’an are used to treat women violently. For example a passage in the Qur’an states: Hadith Muslim (4:1982)   The Prophet said, â€Å"I saw Hell also. No such (abominable) sight have I ever seen as that which I saw today; and I observed that most of its inhabitants were women. They said: Messenger of Allah, on what account is it so? He said: For their ingratitude or disbelief (bi-kufraihinna). It was said: Do they disbelieve in Allah? He said: (Not for their disbelief in God) but for their ingratitude to their husbands. † Again, the inferiority of women to men that is listed in the Qur’an has meant that fundamentalist groups put pressures on women that is not apparent for the men. The repetition of how ‘unholy’ and disobedient women are means that is the way they are treated, which infringes on their rights. This was apparent in Kuwait, where a monarch (Sheikhs) and the elite ruled with heavy Islamic laws until the 1980s. There were no schools for girls; it was compulsory for women to be covered in only black by puberty, where then they would soon be married; and Polygamy was common place where not only could a man have up to four wives (condoned by Islamic Law) but could also keep female slaves (Beck and Keddie 1987, 174). This is a typical scene in fundamental countries; women with no education, little rights that match the men, and severe punishment if thought to be misbehaving. Though this has changed since the 1980s, it will still haunt their history. Though there are very few states that are run by this ancient Islamic way, there are still groups that carry this out in modern Middle Eastern countries. For instance the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt have carried out ritual beatings and stoning of women, and it has been made clear they use the Qur’an as a way of putting women in a domestic place only. Asserted by a female blogger in Egypt ‘It is abundantly clear that the Muslim Brotherhood do not see women rights as natural and inalienable. Their rights must be restricted by Sharia and their duties in society; duties which are in themselves dictated by Sharia. (2011. On Coptic Nationalism; The Position of the Muslim Brotherhood on Women and Children – Analysis and Critique of the FJP’s Parliamentary Election Program. ) Another example is the Taliban in Afghanistan. The Revolutionary Women of Afghanistan have claimed that there is whipping, beating, and verbal abuse of women not clothed in accordance with Tal iban rules. For instance not having their ankles covered, adultery, and with the ban of cosmetics even painted nails could result with their fingers being cut off. (2012. Punishment of Muslim Women. ) This punishment and treatment is said to be within Islamic teachings, however it is conservative and fundamentalist groups that read the Qur’an literally that enforce such rulings. When we talk of fundamentalist countries in the Middle East in association with religion, Saudi Arabia comes to mind. It is, so to speak, the heartland of religious and holy land. Mecca and Medina, the place where billions take holy migration to, is situated here and therefore Saudi Arabia has strong religious ties and feelings within. It is ruled by the Saud family, who are said to be direct descendants of the prophet Muhammed. The Saud family uses this as a determinant of power. George Lipsky claims that, ‘[Saud’s] used this deeply conservative and puritanical Sunnite orthodoxy as a basic instrument for gaining and wielding power. The result was the creation of a political order in which paramount authority is in the hands of an executive who fills three traditional roles, that of the tribal leader, religious leader, and king. ’ (Lipsky, George A. 1959. Saudi Arabia; its people, its society, its culture. New Haven: Hraff Press. Pg 5) This should assert that the Saudi Kingdom rules by very traditional and conservative ways, including religion. ‘The public practice of any form of religion other than Islam is prohibited in Saudi Arabia. Severe punishment (imprisonment and deportation) can result should such activities come to the attention of the authorities. ’ (British Embassy Riyadh. 2012. UK in Saudi Arabia. http://ukinsaudiarabia. fco. gov. uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/living-in-saudi-arabia/) All laws in Saudi are based from the Qur’an, and the law is sharia. This means that as an extremely religious country, it has had problems facing gender equality and human rights. The penalty for any misconduct, be it adultery to dressing ‘inappropriately’ is punishable by public beheading or death by stoning. To enforce religious law, the Mutawwa or religious police have been put in place. Mutawwa police have the right to cut off women’s left hand if misbehaving. It is this large enforcement of extreme religion which has gained attention from the Western countries, but little else due to their huge amounts of oil. Lipsky reiterates that, ‘Women, the vast majority of whom live in seclusion and are almost totally without education. ’(Lipsky, George A. 1959. Saudi Arabia; its people, its society, its culture. New Haven: Hraff Press. pg 131) There have been countless claims and acts of violence towards women due to ‘religion. ’ However, it is more of a way for the Saud regime to stay in power, religion is used as a means of quieting the masses. Though the country is forever modernizing, and women’s groups funded by the West are starting to show, the punishment for speaking out is far too dangerous and risky. Modernization of the Middle East has had it’s implications, good and bad. The treatment of women and their rights in most countries have improved. The countries that were colonized have modernized much more than the Middle Eastern areas that were ignored by imperialist. Politically, economically, and socially these countries have improved their human rights with the course of industrialization. The gap between women and men has not gotten worse, but instead have been brought to the attention of international human rights advocators. Countries such as Iraq, Egypt, Syria, and other revolutionary countries has seen the rise in female activists of the Islamic religion. This may be due to these countries more lenient state approach to having Islam as a main feature of their political system. As these states have seen the rise in social demands for political reform, it means their policies are more liberal than that of a monarchical run state with heavy religious influence. Stowasser asserts that, â€Å"Modernists have long opposed the notion that women’s segregation is a necessary aspect of moral Muslim society† (Stowasser 1994, 132). She goes onto agree with modernists who maintain that, â€Å"the Qur’an established women’s equality with men in all essential respects, a fact misunderstood by Medieval Muslim lawyers† (Stowasser 1994, 132). ’ Modernists believe that many fundamentalist groups manipulate what the text of the Qur’an says in order to fit their social rule. With the study of Kuwait, modernization of the country brought much social reform and change. Instead of the state being run by heavy Islamic law and religious lineage, Beck and Keddie say that, â€Å"the community and education of women [in Kuwait] had been the entry of women into government service†¦ Hundreds of Kuwaiti women [are] working in schools and offices alongside men† (Beck and Keddie 1978, 175). Though there are still problems facing women in Kuwait, due to modernization, religion has less of a restrictive connotations, and more of a liberating one. When speaking of modernization versus fundamentalism, in terms of religious rule, the dress code and especially the Hijab and veiling is a topic that determines how liberal a state is on religion and gender. Initially, the dress code of women, particularly the Hijab, was mainly a garment of status. In the Qur’an, it says that women must be dressed modestly and cover in accordance so. Again, it is how groups and states interpret the Qur’an and how extreme and literal they take this to mean. Still today the way a woman dresses reveals status and wealth, though punishment for covering that is not in accordance to law or is seen as provoking can be punished with death. Though the veiling of women has initial religious meanings, it has become more of a political gesture and stance. To not be seen with a veil or appropriate dress has ‘Western’ connotations, which has negative implications. Leila Ahmed agrees that, â€Å"it is a discourse on women and the veil in which another history is also inscribed, the history of colonial domination and the struggle against it and the class divisions around that struggle† (Ahmed 1992, 130). ’ It has little to do with religion; however, the veil has been used as a way to enforce religion in fundamentalist areas. It is more of a way to speak against imperialists and the Western world, not necessarily religion. Haddad and Esposito assert that, ‘The veil and Islamic dress are the outward obvious signs of women’s adherence to the new Islamic trends. However, the veil and formal compliance with tradition do not necessarily mean commitment to all the ideological baggage associated with it† (Haddad 1998, 182). They agree that is mainly a conservative way of approaching Islam and anti-imperialist feelings. Though the discourse on the Hijab and dress has been battered with human rights issues, it is not religion to blame, only the extreme use of it in states. Due to modernization, the human rights of women in the Middle East and the How to cite Women and Religion in the Middle East, Essay examples

Vanitas Essay Example

Vanitas Essay Vanitas: The Mortal Soul There is beauty in life, beauty in death, but for most, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Society today has transformed the meaning of beauty into vanity, for the importance of inner qualities that makes one attractive has all but disappeared, now it is only the surface appearance that connotes the qualities of what beauty is. The artist, Charles Allan Gilbert, with his painting, â€Å"All is vanity† eloquently illustrated this concept. Never before has a painting evoked the true duality of beauty and vanity. The optical illusion created forewarns the onlookers to recognize that superficial beauty quickly transmutes into a vain existence, which can lead to an untimely death, whether it be mental or physical. On the first impression, one might see a woman sitting at a vanity dresser looking into the mirror, or one may see the large skull that formed by the surroundings. This optical illusion can say a lot about the viewer’s subconscious thoughts and if they naturally perceive the image of beauty or death. By the skull being the predominate image in the painting, Gilbert wants the viewer to recognize that death is engulfing her. We will write a custom essay sample on Vanitas specifically for you for only $16.38 $13.9/page Order now We will write a custom essay sample on Vanitas specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer We will write a custom essay sample on Vanitas specifically for you FOR ONLY $16.38 $13.9/page Hire Writer This gives the impression that her obsession with her looks can become the death of her. By being fixated on her beauty, it takes away from her having any depth to any other part of herself. Like the skull, she is void of any substance, a hollow shell with no feelings or emotions. The skull representing death is the great equalizer. The woman realizes this, so she places all of her time and effort on her looks, which does not last forever. Whereas, she should be focusing on cultivating her beauty on the inside by having depth in compassion, love, and empathy which can live far beyond one’s youth as well as one’s death. The woman’s focus is one dimensional, much like the mirror that only reflects a one-dimensional image. The mirror symbolizes how the image she sees reflecting back at her is what she cares about the most, herself. She is only concerned with is her outward appearance and how other people view her. The mirror tells no lies; it shows what is at face value. All of the imperfections are visible, not only blemishes, but also the weight of the world can be seen on one’s face by wrinkles and empty, pathetic, expressions of unhappiness. The woman is not satisfied with what she sees, there is a ook of question about her. Reflecting back at her is a beautiful woman, yet she knows something is missing. It is as if she is questioning whom she is as a person, not knowing this person behind the make-up and glamour. She is dependent on her looks to define who she is a human being. As long as she sees a perfect reflection, then she is satisfied that she has achieved some purpose in life . Beauty envelops the woman from her beautiful reflection in the mirror, to the fine clothes she wears, and the exquisite furnishings about the room. Ultimately, the woman symbolizes how being shallow and superficial leads to unhappiness and a lonely existence. What she desires in life will never become a reality because she lives a facade. The woman has a distorted view of beauty, even though she is beautiful she constantly searches for faults to fix. The beauty has turned to vanity since obsessions are never ending. Her beauty has caused her to become vain which creates a black heart on the inside, for the more energy spent on the superficial beauty, the less energy is spent on creating inner beauty.

The rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte Essay Example

The rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte Essay Example The rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte Paper The rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte Paper Essay Topic: Things Fall apart First, how did Napoleon rise up and embrace his conquering persona? Second, how did Napoleons greatest flaws lead him to crash and burn towards the end of his life, but what does a great leader truly consist of? The definition of a good leader can go on and on, but there were specific details that made Napoleon rise as a conqueror, and also things that led to his inevitable downfall. In his life, Napoleon proved that he was not a person to be made an enemy of. There are many qualities that Napoleon held that made him the leader we know from history books. Many people argue that Napoleons quality as a commander led him to both his success and his downfall. Early in Napoleon! Career, he gained trust and support from many people by showing that he was for the people. Bonaparte made a display of republican virtues; cautiously avoiding all ostentation, and in this respect, put himself on a footing of perfect quality with persons of ordinary standards in society. 1 Napoleon created a reputation for himself and gained support of the pope. Smart man like Bonaparte knew that he needed to have the support of the people. In his career, whether it was just a normal citizen, or a soldier, Napoleon had a way with his words to gain supporters. Bonaparte played HTH ole of what politicians do today, which is to say what the people want to hear. For example, Napoleon preached about equality and liberty constantly so the hopes of the people and soldiers are constantly renewed. 2 Some people even thought of him as a military genius. 3 He made smart and spontaneous decisions on a battlefield. In addition, Napoleon also was adept at organizing and rounding up his troops. He built moral for his troops by constantly encouraging them, and gave the soldiers medals as a positive reinforcement for their work. He proposed that a medal should be given to IM, with a sum of money, and in his honor he established a prize of sixty thousand francs, to be awarded to anyone who should make a discovery. 4 This example shows that Bonaparte not only gave medals to his soldiers, but also gifts of francs. Besides the anticipation of rewards, his charisma made him a leader people could willingly follow. These are one of the successful traits Napoleon had that led him to become a leader that was admired. He was well respected, because he constantly rewarded people for hard work, and he constantly raised people up. This is what a good successful leader olds on to. One Napoleonic scholar calculated that Napoleon had only lost out of 34 battles between 1792 and 181 5, during which he became a very powerful man. Carl von Casualties even hailed Napoleon as, the God of War. 5 With a record of accomplishment that fearsome, it is easy to see why many people were afraid of Napoleon, other than the sheer size of his army. With that name, Napoleon became well known and feared among the nation in Europe. Whenever a battle would break out, Napoleon would focus not on conquering the land, but on how to destroy the opposing army. There are n. Recipe or definite rules, Napoleon also stated, the art of war is simple, everything is a matter of execution. 6 Napoleon always had a clear goal, he believed that good timing and improvisation was all that was necessary. In this nature, Napoleon was successful. He always led in smart tactical ways, but also made adjustments according to what was best. Some people even might say he was more lucky than clever, but many of Napoleons battles were won by planning, but more importantly smart improvising. Napoleon made decisions based off of what he thought was best, he excelled at peopling his resources, using a keen understanding of terrain to slowly take key areas. 8 This was until later in his life, when he lost some Of his sharpen* as he became increasingly obsessed with conquering Europe, and with many years of war under his belt, his body could only take on so much. While in power, Napoleon established himself as a skilled as legislator and diplomat, study of these achievements could rival those of his campaigns for size and depth, but it is seen that his talents were deeply flawed and even fervent supporters admit that Napoleon made mistakes. G During the 1 sass, Napoleon was established as the First Consul, he was a dictator with a constitution written protecting his power. Without an extraordinary capacity for work, no man could have done this. Napoleon would work until eleven oclock at night, and be up again at three in the morning. Frequently he slept but an hour, and came back as fresh as ever. No secretary could keep up to him, and his ministers sometimes went to sleep in the Council, worn out with the length of the session. Come, citizen ministers, he would cry, we must earn the money the French nation gives us. 10 As you can see, Napoleon used his power somewhat responsibly. He preached to his ministers that the would have to use the French nations tax money usefully, and not waste it. He slept for very little and showed that he was very ambitious. Napoleon was not the best legislative leader, but he did a good job. Bonaparte wanted to create a great and strong country for the French. Even though later on in his career many people said, he became very power hungry. After years of battle, in order to fill the gaps of the empire, Napoleon was forced to start recruiting less skilled men. With the recruitment of less skilled men, tactics became less sophisticated and more wasteful in terms of human lives. Napoleon still gained success, but at the lost of great casualties. 11 Later on IR Napoleons campaign, he started sacrificing quality for numbers; this was a slow start to his slow downfall. In 181 2, he decided to start attacking Russia, with a vast army numbering in the six hundred thousand. An army like that is very hard to control and hard to feed. Napoleon was aiming to take the Russian army head on, because he would dominate the battle that way, but the Russians just kept retreating. They would slash and burn everything while they retreated, so the French would be traveling in the cold and at the same mime be without food. 1 2 Napoleon saw this, yet he didnt turn around and postpone the invasion, instead he kept going. His pride would not let him turn around, even though his men were losing moral and starving. The invasion of Russia, greatly hindered Napoleons power at the time. The success of many great leaders sometimes comes from a very humble beginning, but in the midst of all these years of battle, Bonaparte became very obsessed with gaining more and more power, that he forgot what he started with and lost power slowly. Heavy campaign after heavy campaign took a toll on his troops and himself as a person. If you see portraits of Napoleon, his health is clearly deteriorating. The emperors refusal to acknowledge anything except French self-interest eventually drove the other powers to reorganize and to coalesce for long enough to ensure his defeat. His inability to compromise forced them to conclude that there was no prospect of a lasting settlement and that therefore renewed war was the only course of action. 1 3 The quote clearly states that, Napoleon was a great leader to the French, but beca me self centered, because he started to try to conquer everything near him. Instead of making friends, he made enemies all around him. His hunger for power caused countries to form together and fight against him. This is one of the great flaws Napoleon had towards the end of his career. Bonaparte never compromised; he always strives to get what he wants. Towards the end of his long career, Napoleon had many countries against him. The dominance of Napoleon and the war of 1813 and 1814 united all the European nations, summoned by their monarchs and fired by the call of freedom and citizenship. 14 The quote stated that, because of Napoleons great power all these countries gathered together just to defeat Napoleon. Napoleon did eave allies for a certain time, but these allies were more allies made, because they feared the power of Napoleon. The allies lay on the right bank of the Rhine. The battle of Aviators had given the Spanish boundary to Wellington, and the English and Spanish armies were on the frontier. The allies that remained with the French were not to be trusted. All Europe was marching with us a year ago, Napoleon said; to-day all Europe is marching against us. 1 5 This quote states that during this battle to Wellington, the general talked about how their allies from a year ago, had become enemies. This was al from Napoleons selfishness to seek the best for the French. His single- minded patriotism led him to fall into a pattern he normally strays from. Napoleon was the first man to help perpetuate a European wide warfare that lasted for 20 years. 1 6 Just think about how Napoleon started out as normal general and eventually became one of the most feared persons in all of Europe. After seeing many success Napoleon had as a military and political leader. Napoleons great success was inevitably shattered by the later times in his conquests. He had serious flaws, we learned that Napoleon was very good t fighting decisive battles. It was proven in Russia that Napoleon seems to have lost his cool by chasing Russia with no steady food supply. The more serious flaw in Napoleons intellectual makeup was his impatience, his low boredom threshold, his sacrifice of reason in favor of imagination and his desire to make policy on the wing, to improvise and to sacrifice simple solutions for more complicated. 17 It can be seen throughout his lifetime that Napoleon was impatient and always wanted to jump into battle and improvise through everything. It is seen early in his career, that people were often thrown off guard and Napoleon was proven successful. It was until later in Napoleons career that these habits started to stab him in the back. His impatience proved to be a fatal flaw in his career, this led to the fall of his army when he split into two fronts. Even with early success in his strategies, as great leaders must learn, people must change with the times and cure needs Of the world. As we can see, Napoleon Bonaparte was a great milt leader. He had an almost never-ending list of success. Bonaparte proved he had many traits of a great leader. He was devoted, loyal to the nation, was easy to follow. Napoleon had charisma of a great leader. Many soldier followed him to their death, because of what he spoke and preached ABA Napoleon was truly a great leader, but in the end, he did fall. He made mistakes that many great generals make. Bonaparte underestimated his enemies when he split his army in two fronts. After splitting into two frown Napoleon struggled. Even when conquered and exiled, Napoleon still can back and tried to fight in Waterloo, 18 where he lost tragically. Overall Napoleon proved he was a strong and great leader, but in the end his owl pride, impatience and greed led to his inevitable downfall. Notes . Array Edward Marmoreal.

What Is Summer School Guide for High School Students

What Is Summer School Guide for High School Students SAT / ACT Prep Online Guides and Tips When you think of how you want to spend your summer vacation, sitting in a classroom is probably not the first thing that comes to mind.However, summer school can be a great way for you to get ahead in high school and give yourself an advantage in college admissions. These days students with all kinds of grades take summer classes. You might take summer school to understand a particular subject better,to free up more time in your schedule during the school year, or to take an advanced class at your high school, nearby college, or online. Read this complete guide on summer school for high school students to learneverything you need to know about what summer school is, why people take it, and how you can use it to get ahead. What Is Summer School? You probably know that summer school refers to classes that students take during the summer, outside of the regular academic school year.However, more specifically, summer school for high school students can be a lot of different things: It can be a way for you to retake a class you found difficult, take specialized courses in areas that interest you, get a head-start on prerequisites and college classes, and more. Summer school can be classes done through your high school, at a community college or local university, or through a program that includes classes, such as a summer camp. Online summer school, where students take classes primarily on a computer at home, is becoming more popular. Many of these classes require students to visit the school once or twice to take exams or turn in final projects, but some classes are also offered completely online.Online classes may be offered through your high school, a college or university, or through a specialized online high school program. Why Do Students Take Summer School? As mentioned above, there are multiple reasons why a high school student would take classes over the summer. Below are three of the most common reasons. Reason 1: To Improve Their Grades Historically, the most common reason thatpeople took summer school was that they needed to improve their grades in one or more classes. There are still many students who take summer school for this reason, and many of them find it easier to earn bettergrades during the summer because summer school often hassmaller classes, more one-on-one interaction with the teacher, and fewer distractions, such as other classes, school sports, or clubs to worry about. Reason 2: To Take Specialized Classes Sometimes, students will also take summer school classes in order to take a certain class they wouldn’t be able to enroll in during the school year.This could be a class they don’t have room in their schedule for or a specialized class, such as a course on a specific subject or an intensive foreign language course. Some schools also offer short certificate programs over the summer. These can cover a variety of topics, such as entrepreneurship, computer science, and more. Sometimes schools offer classes during the summer that they don’t normally offer during the school year. You will likely have an even wider variety of summer school class options if you look at classes at community colleges or online.Taking a specialized class can allow you to learn more about a topic you’re interested in and help you gain new skills and knowledge. Reason 3: To Prepare For College Summer school can also help you get a head start on the rest of your education, including college. Some students take summer school as a way to get prerequisites out of the way so that they can take more advanced classes during the school year. At my high school, every student was required to take a basic typing class before they graduated, and many students took this class over the summer because it wasn’t very challenging and could be taken online. This gave us an extra space in our schedule to fill with an elective we wanted to take. You can also take community college classes over the summer, which you may be able to get high school or college credit for. These classes can help you get more used to what college classes will be like so that you feel more prepared and confident once you start college. Having college classes, even introductory classes from a community college, will also strengthen your college applications because it will show schools that you can handle the rigor of a college course. How Can You Do Well in Summer School? Whatever the reason you’re taking summer school classes, it’s important that you do well in them. They’re using up some of your important summer time, and you want to make sure you don’t waste that time by doing poorly in the classes. Summer school classes are a bit different from classes taken during the school year, and there are a few strategies you can use to maximize your chances of success. Tip 1: Take Fewer Classes at a Time Unless you absolutely need to take multiple classes in order to graduate, it’s a good idea to only take 1-2 classes at a time during summer school.Summer school classes are often shorter than regular classes (often 6-8 weeks long, compared to a whole semester), so they are usuallymore intensive and require a greater time commitment. Taken fewer classesis especially important if you are retaking a particular class because you’ll be ableto be able to focus more of your time and energy on getting a higher grade this time around if you don’t have other classes to worry about. Tip 2: Create a Study Schedule Taking summer classes can be hard. There are probably a lot of things you’d rather be doing like seeing your friends, being outside, playing sports,etc.,and it can be easy to get distracted. Either before or right after you start summer school, create a study schedule that lets you plan when you will put aside time to study and do homework.If you can set aside the same time every day, like 4:00-5:30pm every afternoon, that can make it easier to stick to your study schedule and plan other activities.Set goals for what you want to accomplish each day or week, whether it’s a project you need to complete, papers to read, or just general studying and homework. On the other hand, make sure you are giving yourself enough time to take a break and relax. Summer school can be demanding, and if you overtax yourself, you may end up burned out by the time the school year starts, which you don’t want to do because it could cause your other grades to suffer.If you need help creating your study schedule, ask a parent or teacher for some guidance. Tip 3: Ask For Help Early Summer school classes are often smaller than regular classes, and this means you’ll have more interaction with the teacher. Use this to your advantage by asking for help early if something confuses you or doesn’t make sense.Particularly if you are retaking a class you struggled in before, you want to make sure you don’t repeat the same mistakes you did the first time.Teachers are happy to help students who ask, and they won’t think any questions you askare dumb, so don’t be afraid to let them know you need something explained more or in a different way. If you’ve already taken the class before and know whichareas you struggled in, you may want to tell this to your teacher early on so they can prepare you for the topic better and possiblygive you some additional material to look over to make sure you understand the subject. Asking a teacher for extra help as soon as you don't understand the material can help you keep your grades up in summer school. Should You Take Summer School? If you’re wondering whether or not to take summer school, ask yourself the following three questions. If any of the scenarios apply to you, then you may want to consider summer classes. For each scenario, the best way to take these summer classes is also mentioned so you can be sure you get the benefits you want out of summer school. Question 1: Do You Want, or Need, to Improve Your Grades? Is there an especially low grade on your transcript that you wish you could erase?If you did poorly in a certain class, summer school is a great way to redeem yourself and retake the class for (hopefully!) a better grade. Even just one especially low grade, such as a D or F, can really bring down your GPA and hurt your chances of getting into competitivecolleges.Even if the class shows up as a retake on your transcript, if you got a good grade in itthe second time around, that will look much better than havinga very low grade. Best option: If this is the case for you, you will probably take your summer school classes through your high school in order to improve your grade in a particular class. Question 2: Are There Specific Classes You're Interested in Taking? Is there a class you’d like to take that is only offered in the summer or you don’t have time to take during the school year? Summer school could be a way to fit it into your schedule. You could get creative here and take a class in photography, wilderness skills, a foreignlanguage, ora differentinterest you have. Summer school doesn't have to be boring! Best option: Depending on which classes you’re interested in, you can take them through your high school, at a community college, at a summer program, or online. Talk to your academic adviserif you’re not sure which classes to take and want to know what your options are. If you take classes at a place other than your high school, make sure you understand exactly if and how you will receive credit for them. Question 3: Do You Want to Get Ahead on Classes? Are you trying to get prerequisitesout of the way or want totake advanced classes toimprove your chances of getting into a competitive college? If so, taking summer classes can be a way for you to have more space in your schedule for other classes, strengthen your transcript, and be more prepared for college. Best option: If you’re trying to take some prerequisites over the summer, you’ll probably take them through your high school because courses through other schools may not meet the prereq requirements. If you want to take classes to prepare you for college, you will likely take these at a community college or nearby university. You may also be able to take advanced summer classes through your high school. Should You Do Online Summer School? Online summer school for high school students is becoming more and more popular, and it’s easy to see why. Online classes often allow you to do schoolwork on your own schedule and reduce the time and hassle of traveling to class.However, is online summer school a good idea for everyone? Online classes can have several drawbacks including the following: Less direct interaction with the instructor Requires more self-motivation Can be more challenging to understand If you’re trying to decide whether or not to take summer school online, you should talk to people who know your study habits, such as teachers and parents, to help make the best decision. However, in general, you shouldn’t take online summer school classes if you struggle to motivate yourself to study and complete work on time, or if you struggled with the class before and want more guidance from and interaction with the instructor.Both of these issuescan be exacerbated with online classes. You should also base your decision on how difficult you expect the class to be. For a relatively easy class, you need to take as a basic graduation requirement, such as typing or health, online classes will likely cause you fewer problems than if you were taking a more challenging course. Because the class you're taking isn't that difficult, you'll be able to handle the issuesthat online classes can sometimes create, and you'll be able to easily get the class out of the way and focus on tougher classes during the school year. Summary There are many reasons for students take summer school, whether it’s to improve their grades, take a certain class they couldn’t take during the school year, or become more prepared for college. Summer school can be taken through your high school, at a community or local college, or through a company or organization that offers summer classes. Most summer classes are in-person, but online classes are becoming more popular. You don’t want to waste your summer taking a class you end up not doing well in. In order to make sure you get good grades in summer school you should limit the number of classes you take, create a study schedule, and ask for help early on if you don’t understand the material. If you’re not sure whetheryou should take summer school or you don’t know what classes to take, talk to a teacher, parent, or academic adviserto figure out what the best option for you is. What's Next? Want to learn more about online high school? Check out our guide to online high schooland learn if it's the right choice for you. Is there a certain class you want to take, but it isn't offered by your school or doesn't fit into your schedule? You may be able to take an independent study! Read this guide for everything you need to know about independent study classes and how to take one yourself. Trying to decide whether to take an AP class or a class at a community college? 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