Career & Jobs Infographics

Statistics show that up to 50% of our population can be characterized as introverts. Typically, introverts feel drained when around large groups of people for too long, focus on detail and take time to make judgments due to a difference in information processing, prefer quiet, calm working spaces, and make better one-on-one connections.

Today, most career fields aren’t exactly booming, and few have an abundance of entry-level positions. This often means going head-to-head with several talented candidates when a position opens up. If you want to catch eye of an employer during your entry-level job search, you’ve got to have a little something extra to help you stand out from the crowd.

The average person spends more time working than any other activity. Unfortunately, nearly 2 out of 3 workers surveyed in the US and Canada say they’re not happy at work. The following infographic explains WHY this is happening and what you can do to “turn that frown upside down” at work.

According to a recent study, the overall unemployment rate for recent college graduates is roughly eight percent. As competition in the job market continues to intensify, it’s important for new and soon-to-be college graduates to be proactive when it comes to standing out in the minds of prospective employers.

Just as some fields of work were once reserved exclusively for men, the field of cosmetology used to be viewed as a women-only zone. Times are changing, though—increasingly large numbers of men are enrolling in cosmetology schools across the nation. Now that the beauty industry is roaring, talent is no longer limited by gender.

Letting interns go unpaid may soon be a thing of the past. Today’s interns aren’t just faced with needing a high level of experience to enter a slow job market — thanks to student loan debt, they’re also more cash-strapped than ever before.

According to Harvard Business Review, a data scientist is the “sexiest job of the 21st century.” So what does it take to be one of these sought-after scientists? Find out in this infographic by FICO.

This education infographic provides a breakdown of the highest paying careers and average lifetime earnings based on education levels. They take a look at several factors like race, gender, and degree levels achieved to show readers the statistics and possibilities associated with higher learning.

Is your social recruitment strategy missing the mark–and millions of potential candidates? Facebook helps you close the talent gap and get in touch with the right passive and active candidates on their favorite social network. Why should you be recruiting on Facebook? Work4 expounds upon this in the following infographic.

In light of the many recent intern compensation lawsuits, it’s safe to say internships are in the spotlight. But as an employer, it’s your duty to provide your interns with a lot more than just fair compensation. In fact, if you’re not on trend with the current state of the internship, you’re bound to miss out on a slew of worthy candidates.