{"id":3007,"date":"2018-10-02T00:23:24","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T00:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fmpblog-staging.findmyprofession.com\/career-advice\/can-i-pay-someone-to-find-me-a-job\/"},"modified":"2023-01-16T05:04:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T05:04:20","slug":"can-i-pay-someone-to-find-me-a-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/career-advice\/can-i-pay-someone-to-find-me-a-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Hire Someone to Find Me a Job?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Can I Pay Someone To Find Me a Job?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oDiAzpC22cM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>You might be asking yourself, \u201cCan I just pay someone to find me a job?\u201d<\/p><p>Believe it or not, the answer is <strong><em>YES<\/em><\/strong>!<\/p><p>A lot of people think recruiters can be paid to help find a job. Sadly, that\u2019s not the case.<\/p><p>But don\u2019t worry, there are some great companies out there who you can hire to find your job.<\/p><p>First off, let\u2019s talk about one of the most common questions I get.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Hire a Recruiter To Find Me a Job?<\/h2><p>As I mentioned above, the answer is <em><strong>no<\/strong><\/em>. You cannot hire a recruiter to find you a job.<\/p><p>Recruiters and headhunters are paid by the hiring company to fill a specific position.&nbsp;They don\u2019t work with individual job seekers. <\/p><p>Rather, they work with hiring managers to find candidates that meet their criteria.<\/p><p>This doesn\u2019t mean that you will never work with a recruiter. <\/p><p>Recruiters are instrumental in helping fill open positions. Chances are, you\u2019ll cross paths with a recruiter or two in your job search.<\/p><p>The point is, you should never pay a recruiter to help you find a job. They are compensated by the hiring companies, and accepting money from you would be highly unethical.<\/p><p>Enough about recruiters. You didn\u2019t come here to learn who you <em>can\u2019t<\/em> pay to find your job. So let\u2019s get to the good stuff.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can You Pay to Find a Job?<\/h2><p>There are hundreds of companies out there that provide job search services. But not all job search services are created equal.<\/p><p>Your financial investment, spare time, and career aspirations all play a factor in determining the best company to hire for your job search.<\/p><p><strong>Below are the three main experts you can pay to help you find a job:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reverse Recruiters<\/li>\n\n<li>Career Coaches<\/li>\n\n<li>Resume Writers<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fmp_custom-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"fmp_custom-image__wrapper\"> \n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2481\" height=\"1139\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Can-You-Pay-To-Find-a-Job-02.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Who Can You Pay To Find a Job?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Can-You-Pay-To-Find-a-Job-02.jpg 2481w, https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Can-You-Pay-To-Find-a-Job-02-600x275.jpg 600w, https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Can-You-Pay-To-Find-a-Job-02-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Can-You-Pay-To-Find-a-Job-02-1024x470.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Can-You-Pay-To-Find-a-Job-02-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Can-You-Pay-To-Find-a-Job-02-1536x705.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Can-You-Pay-To-Find-a-Job-02-2048x940.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Who-Can-You-Pay-To-Find-a-Job-02-120x55.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2481px) 100vw, 2481px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><p>Each service is unique and designed to help you with a specific aspect of your job search. Let&#8217;s dive into each option one by one!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reverse Recruiters<\/h2><p>These are the people we suspect you are really trying to find!&nbsp;<\/p><p>Reverse recruiters take care of the entire job search process for you. This is the truest form of a person you can pay to find you a job.<\/p><p>Unlike traditional recruiters described above, reverse recruiters do not get paid by companies or hiring managers. Instead, they are paid by (and actively work for) you, the job seeker.<\/p><p>Reverse recruiters are trained in the art of job searching. It\u2019s what they do full-time every day and, oh boy, does it make a difference!<\/p><p>You wouldn\u2019t expect to be an expert at flying a jet after just one or two tries, would you?&nbsp;<\/p><p>The same is true for job hunting. Rather than learning all the ins-and-outs of job searching, you can just pay an expert to do the work for you.<\/p><p><strong>You can hire a <\/strong><strong><em>reverse recruiter<\/em><\/strong><strong> to help you with:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Finding highly targeted jobs that meet your criteria<\/li>\n\n<li>Filling out daunting job applications on your behalf<\/li>\n\n<li>Networking with key decision makers<\/li>\n\n<li>Preparing for interviews with expert advice<\/li><\/ul><p>There are only a handful of companies that provide this service. Some companies will only fill out applications for you, while others will provide a more complete concierge-type service.<\/p><p>The most premium reverse recruiting service on the market is provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.comreverse-recruiting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find My Profession<\/a>. They were the first to offer this type of service and have perfected the process like no other.<\/p><p>By far, reverse recruiters offer the most hands-on approach to job searching. They are a direct answer to the question, \u201cCan I just pay someone to find me a job?\u201d<\/p><p>With the immense value that they provide, don\u2019t be surprised when you see services like this costing upwards of $2,500 per month.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Coaches<\/h2><p>Next on the list we have career coaches.&nbsp;<\/p><p>While not as hands-on as reverse recruiters, career coaches provide excellent <em>coaching <\/em>on all things job searching.&nbsp;<\/p><p>You might be thinking, \u201cI don\u2019t want to pay someone to give me a bunch of homework!\u201d And, I totally get it. But, hear me out.<\/p><p>While career coaches will require more of a time commitment on your end, they are a fraction of the cost of reverse recruiting services.<\/p><p>Rather than doing the work for you, career coaches are highly knowledgeable professionals who can help you avoid countless mistakes. This is a great option for anyone who wants expert advice and has the time to manage their job search on their own.<\/p><p><strong>You could hire a <\/strong><strong><em>career coach<\/em><\/strong><strong> to help you with:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Discovering the right career<\/li>\n\n<li>Job search strategies<\/li>\n\n<li>Networking strategies<\/li>\n\n<li>Interview preparation<\/li>\n\n<li>Salary negotiation<\/li>\n\n<li>Improving presentation skills and mental roadblocks<\/li>\n\n<li>Providing encouragement and a sounding board during the process<\/li><\/ul><p>Just like with any service, it\u2019s important to choose a high-quality coach. To save you time, we\u2019ve created a shortlist of <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.comcareer-advice\/career-coaching-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our favorite career coaches<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resume Writers<\/h2><p>When it comes to paying someone to find a job, resume writers are usually the first people that come to mind.&nbsp;<\/p><p>And for a good reason. There are more than 50,000 resume writers in the U.S. alone!<\/p><p>Resumes are a fundamental part of any job search. Whether we like it or not, most jobs won\u2019t even let you apply without a resume.<\/p><p><strong>You could hire a <\/strong><strong><em>resume writer<\/em><\/strong><strong> to help you with:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Resumes\/CVs<\/li>\n\n<li>Cover letters<\/li>\n\n<li>LinkedIn profiles<\/li>\n\n<li>Professional biographies<\/li>\n\n<li>Personal statements<\/li><\/ul><p>Resume writers are not all the same.&nbsp;Writing resumes that actually get results requires a thorough understanding of your work.<\/p><p>We stress this point more for resume writers than any other paid service simply because there are so many low-quality resume writers in the industry.<\/p><p>When you are looking for a resume writer, check for the following: experience in your line of work, number of edits\/revisions, online reputation (reviews), and industry <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.comcareer-advice\/resume-writer-certifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">certifications<\/a>.<\/p><p>By ensuring the basics above, you will save yourself countless headaches and disappointments.&nbsp;<\/p><p>To help you avoid some of the lower-quality services, we\u2019ve vetted various resume writers. Check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.findmyprofession.comcareer-advice\/certified-resume-writers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best resume writers with detailed reviews<\/a>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2><p>As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, yes, you can pay someone to help you find a job. Reverse Recruiters, career coaches, and resume writers are the best options to hire for your job search.<\/p><p>Traditional recruiters and headhunters are a less effective but free alternative if you just need some extra eyes and ears out there passively looking for you.<\/p><p>As always, remember to stay positive. Your job search is temporary and you don\u2019t have to do it alone!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might be asking yourself, \u201cCan I just pay someone to find me a job?\u201d Believe it or not, the answer is YES! A lot of people think recruiters can be paid to help find a job. 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