The Undercover Recruiter

What are the Worst Jobs in the World? [INFOGRAPHIC]

This infographic (from Lapham’s Quarterly) is a matrix of the world’s worst jobs in terms of different factors. Which would you not want to do the most?

Takeaways

In Tokyo, in recent years, subway pushers have to push rush-hour commuters into packed trains.
In Agra, around 1520, food tasters would eat sample’s of the emperor’s food to test for poison, with guaranteed death if he eats anything tainted.
In Rome, around 50BC, banquet attendants would clean up guests’ vomit, and hold pots for them to urinate into. [Read more...]

Laurence Hebberd

Laurence Hebberd is Community Manager for Link Humans in London. He also runs the Link Humans Twitter feed - @LinkHumans.

Filed Under: Humor, Infographic, Job Search Tagged With: dangerous, difficult, disgusting, eat, food, Infographic, jobs, subway, treacherous, worst

The Evolution of The Internship [INFOGRAPHIC]

It’s hard to believe that the predecessor of today’s internship came to life in the 11th century. The interns of the past were actually apprentices seeking practical experience to grow their skill set in a trade, art, or calling.

Today, students embark on internships during their college years to gain out-of-the-classroom experience prior to entering their industry. But just like the 11th century, internships are key to gaining the necessary experience to get hired in a full-time position.

InternMatch, an online platform connecting the best intern candidates and employers, compiled the infographic below which showcases the impact internships have had on our world. In the 80s, only 3 percent of college students completed an internship, but today, 47 percent of employers boast structured internship programs. Here are some key points to note: [Read more...]

Heather R. Huhman

Heather R. Huhman is a career expert and founder & president of Come Recommended, a career and workplace education and consulting firm specializing in young professionals.

Filed Under: Infographic, Intern Tagged With: Infographic, job, search

Are We Living in a Digital Recruitment Social Age? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Has recruitment really embraced the social age to its full potential? This infographic (from evenbase) shows that the recruitment industry is in transition.

Takeaways

2 out of 5 hires made by in-house recruiters in Australia came from job boards.
In France, only 13% of hires are made through social networks, despite 91% of recruiters saying they use LinkedIn.
In Brazil, just 14% of companies consider social networks to be a major source of hires. [Read more...]

Jorgen Sundberg

The original Undercover Recruiter, after 7 years in tech recruiting Jorgen now runs Link Humans, a social media marketing agency in London.

Filed Under: Infographic, Recruitment, Social Media, Sourcing Tagged With: age, digital, Infographic, recruitment, social

How to Prepare For a Job Interview [INFOGRAPHIC]

In today’s competitive job market, you have to prepare well for facing the interview. This infographic, by Karl Hunt (a writer at CouponAudit) gives ideas on how to prepare in the right way.

Takeaways

Before attending the interview, collect as much information as possible about the employer, from the company website (for example).
Follow the company’s Twitter account to get an idea of their company life.
Make sure you know exactly where your interview is taking place – you don’t want to be late!
Practise and rehearse your answers before you go.
Make sure you thank the interviewer afterwards. [Read more...]

Laurence Hebberd

Laurence Hebberd is Community Manager for Link Humans in London. He also runs the Link Humans Twitter feed - @LinkHumans.

Filed Under: Interview Tips, Job Search Tagged With: Infographic, interview, job, preparation, prepare