Stop Job Hunting - Outsource Your Job Search!

Job hunting is the worst!deadlines for projects.
I have not met one person yet that wants to be outYour Resume Writing: If you are capable of doing this
looking for a job. So here is something you can doyourself, use the Resume Dictionary for resume writing
about the drudgery and rejection: outsource your jobpower words. You will find using the power words and
search! Outsourcing is inexpensive and saves time andexamples there will give you a ginormous edge. The
those are two major reasons the practice hasResume Dictionary also has a wealth of information to
become so popular for corporations. If you lost yourhelp you. If you are going to outsource your resume
last job to outsourcing I can not think of a better waywriting, make sure you hire a reputable resume writer.
to get even! Outsourcing your hunt to find a job hasCheck with the organizations that offer resume writer
several advantages:certifications and browse their member list.
Outsourcing Your Job Search: Provide a description of
1. If you are in a budget crunch with the time you savethe positions you are seeking to your assistant. Tell
outsourcing, you could get a part time job, and comethem you want them to scan the web and send you a
out aheadlist of all open positions that match your criteria.
2. You will get more exposure by getting moreBesides your qualifications, be sure to include
resumes outspecifications such as geographic area and company
3. You will appear professionalsize if these are important to you. Offer to pay so
There is one more huge benefit. Outsourcing can helpmuch for a list of twenty five or more per week. You
you maintain a positive attitude. Imagine being able tocan even exclude the major job search sites such a
focus on other things and just receiving emails or textMonster or Hot Jobs if you wish. Have them send
messages telling you when and where your interviewsyour list to you at a specific time each week. You can
are. You avoid the grunt work of searching for openthen send your resume and cover letters or have your
positions, posting your resume, sending out coverassistant do this.
letters, following up, and taking calls. You are lessOutsourcing Your Communications and Appointment
harried and more prepared for interviews.Setting: Regardless of how you post or distribute your
What can you outsource?resume, many employers will use the phone to make
Depending on your budget, you can outsource justcontact with you. The last things you want to happen
about everything about your job search; exceptis for them to hear an unprofessional message, catch
maybe one thing; while sending someone in your placeyou at an inopportune or awkward moment, or even
to the interviews sounds like a great idea, this is theworse, have someone else answer your phone
one part you need to do yourself.You can outsourceinappropriately. So get a private number just for your
your resume writing, job search, resume posting andjob search. You can have someone answer your
sending, phone messages, networking, interviewphone or check the messages for you.
scheduling, and follow ups. You can even have aYou can Outsource Company Investigations: Get a
personal job search assistant.company profile before any interview. Imagine the
The keys to successful outsourcing are:confidence you will have with a rap sheet on the
company before the interview. You can know what
1. Organizationthey do, the number of employees they have, whether
2. Choosing the right help or sourcethey are privately held or publicly traded, and even their
3. Communicationmission statement. When an interview is scheduled
Be organized: Make sure you have a plan together.you can have a company profile form completed and
Designate specific days and times for certain activities.delivered to you. Request any MySpace or Facebook
The Sources: Select services from establishedinformation on the person you are interviewing with.
outsourcing firms. There are numerous websitesFinding common ground with your interviewer can be
where you can outsource the tasks of your joban advantage as long as the information is not
search such as Elance.com, orpersonal. For instance, discovering you attended the
Communication: Make sure each person yousame college could give you an edge.
outsource a project to understands your expectations.You can Outsource Job Networking: Give your new
Spell out everything you expect them to do and notworker a list of people to contact that know you.
do. Screen them before hiring and answer theirHave them contact each one announcing him or
questions promptly. Communication in email and onherself as your new personal job search assistant.
message boards is easily misinterpreted. Tell themThis will no doubt get their attention and make them
how quickly you will be responding to them during theirtake your job hunt seriously. Have your assistant send
engagement. Do not expect people to respond to youthem a summary of the types of positions you are
any faster than you respond to them. Stay in touchinterested in. Ask them to keep their eyes and ears
with them and assign specific times for duties andopen for you.