How did people in ancient times find jobs?

The work of ancient people, like the work of modern civil servants, was admitted through examinations. Imperial envoys and government officials in the imperial court are generally admitted through imperial examinations. Like some small shops, recruitment is done by posting notices outside the door, and people who need to work know about the job through notices. Another son inherited his father's business, and his father's job is his son's future job, which has not changed much.

The ancient society in China was hierarchical and divided into four levels: scholars, farmers and businessmen. The ancients paid attention to learning and Excellence, so many rich children would choose to take the exam. Before the imperial examination system, the Nine Grades system was standardized. Filial piety system appeared in Han Dynasty. By observing a person's character and filial piety, the local authorities recommend people with both ability and political integrity to the central authorities. It was not until a long time later that children from poor families had the opportunity to take the exam. In order to change their own destiny and become famous in one fell swoop, the whole world was surprised. Neither stereotyped writing nor literary inquisition can stop the ancients' yearning for literati.

The second place is farmers, because China is a farming society, and the ancients advocated agriculture-oriented. As farmers, they don't need to find jobs. They just need to keep their own acre of land, rest at sunrise and rest at sunset, and be satisfied with eating and wearing warm clothes every day. There are no more job opportunities.

In fact, due to the ancient environment of emphasizing agriculture and restraining commerce, many businessmen's status was very low. Many people would rather be farmers all their lives than do business. It was not until the Song Dynasty that ancient commerce began to prosper and the commercial atmosphere began to spread.