The results of China's annual civil service exams came out this week, the first step in the highly competitive civil service recruitment drive.
The job that received the most applicants - a record-setting 9,837 - was the opening for "China Democratic League public reception staff".
The Democratic League is one of several minority political parties in the country which have very limited powers, and is hardly seen as a prestigious placement.
So why are so many people hoping to be its receptionist?
It's an easy job
