Testing Candidates by William Heath Robinson
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Testing Candidates by William Heath Robinson
Testing candidates for the position of water diviner on the Metropolitan Water Board. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1947
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© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Lucinda Gosling/Mary Evans
Bell Bells Candidates Divining Employment Fanciful Hazel Heath Metropolitan Observation Observer Position Process Robinson Search Searching Selection Skill Skills Supply Testing Twig Twigs Utilities Diviner
EDITORS COMMENTS
"In this whimsical photograph by the renowned British illustrator, William Heath Robinson, we witness a unique employment selection process taking place for the position of water diviners on the Metropolitan Water Board in 1947. The candidates, dressed in formal attire, are seen intently focusing on the ground, each holding a hazel twig or twigs, searching for signs of water. The scene is filled with an air of anticipation and seriousness, as the men carefully observe the movements of the bells attached to their rods, waiting for a response. The observer in the background, with a notepad and pen, meticulously records the results of each candidate's divining abilities. This fanciful and comic depiction of the water divining selection process highlights the importance of skills and aptitude in employment, even in the most unusual of positions. The Metropolitan Water Board, responsible for the water supply and utilities of a major city, relied on the accuracy and expertise of its water diviners to locate and maintain a reliable water source. William Heath Robinson's illustration, titled "Testing Candidates," showcases the artist's unique ability to blend humor and historical accuracy, creating a captivating image that transports us back in time. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of employment selection processes and the importance of finding the right person for the job, even if it involves searching for water with a twig." Credit: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library. Date: 1947.
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