Career & Jobs Infographics

Consider the type of factory assembly line work that no longer exists, and the millions of IT jobs that have taken their place – the kind of jobs no factory worker in the 1950s could ever have imagined. So if you are thinking about switching jobs, especially jobs in IT, this infographic by Staff.com is for you. According to their research, IT jobs have been fueling the economy worldwide. And it will continue to do so in decades to come.

Today’s workforce is constantly evolving. From Baby Boomers to Generation Y, hard working members of society have adapted new work styles which include more technical skills, remote working and social responsibility. Whether you have complete autonomy over your work schedule or no control whatsoever, we have seen new characteristics and thought processes from the hourly workforce – Generation Y specifically.

Ever catch yourself wondering what jobs in the future are going to be like for your kids? Ten years ago, people didn’t work as social media managers or UX designers, but sure enough these jobs exist today. With technology advancing at a breakneck speed every year, we presume that the job market is going to look drastically different ten years from now.

User Experience (UX) professionals are in high demand, but where is the best place for them to work? Check out the infographic below presented by Onward Search to view a full salary guide for UX jobs.

Negotiating your salary or raise can be a very nerve-racking process. Check out the infographic below presented by GradSchoolHub.com to learn how to negotiate the salary you deserve.

For years, a college degree has been the promised key to a wonderful life in America. But is that still true today? Children born in the 1980’s and 1990’s (known as Generation Y) have worked to earn their degrees in respective fields, yet almost half of them aren’t getting jobs. This leaves recent college grads with an average of $25,000 in debt each with no way to pay it off. Check out this infographic from Adecco to learn why Gen Y can’t get a job and what they can do about it.

The 20th century saw a massive loss of jobs in factories as machines replaced humans. The US economy moved to “services” and everyone was happy. Of course service jobs are not going to be replaced by machines are they? Think again!

Today’s students embark on internships during college to gain out-of-the-classroom experience prior to entering their industry. But did you know that the predecessor of today’s internship came to life in the 11th century? The interns of the past were apprentices seeking practical experience to grow their skill set in a trade, art, or calling.

From bad breath to text slang to dressing inappropriately; the team at RecruitmentRevolution.com spoke to more than 1700 recruiters to find out the most off-putting traits exhibited by prospective candidates. They are all detailed below in the following infographic.

Finding job candidates has changed quite a bit since the time of Caesar. But one thing that’s remained the same – managers want to hire the right candidate. Take a look at this infographic from Hireology for facts and stats on how hiring has changed.