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August 6, 2005
Careers and Switching
Jobs to Avoid the Outsourcing Threat
Seattle, WA, USA--(Jobwerx News)--When switching jobs, changing careers
and industries may be a relatively easy way to take a step to combat the
impact of outsourcing.
Certain industries outsource more than others. Changing industries may
be a relatively easy way to take a step to combat the impact of outsourcing.
It would probably help if the industry you’re moving to is one where you
can get entrenched by building up knowledge and/or contacts. For example,
the finance and investment banking industries have complex regulations
which are constantly changing, so people knowledgeable in these areas
tend to be in-demand and not likely to be outsourced.
It’s can also be helpful to get into a job which requires in-depth knowledge
of the employer itself. Outsourced workers tend to move around from company
to company and because of this high turnover, they usually don’t get to
know any one company that well.
In addition to the potential of finding a different industry to work in
where specific industry and company knowledge can differentiate you from
offshore competition, you may also be able to find an industry which provides
more opportunity to work directly with clients than your current industry:
Consider moving into a field that is less susceptible to outsourcing
If you’re in a field where lots of jobs are being outsourced and you can’t
figure out a way to make yourself less susceptible through providing better
customer service, working more closely with customers, or changing industries,
then it may be time to think about changing careers. True, moving to a
different field is easier said than done. But even if you do choose this
route, you can probably leverage a lot of your current expertise in the
new field. For example, if you’re in computer programming now, you could
become a lawyer specializing in technology. Or if sales appeals to you,
you could look at moving to a career selling things you have expertise
in.
Here are some fields to consider which are not as susceptible to outsourcing:
* Sales and Marketing
* Management
* Healthcare (Doctors and Nurses)
* Lawyers (not paralegals)
* Art/Entertainment
Outsourcing is having a big impact on work in America. Just as employers
today have to compete with companies all over the globe, so too do the
employees who work for them. Being aware of how you stack up against employees
in other countries is a good first step in being able to compete with
them. Being innovative about how you use the advantages available to you
can help mitigate the effects of outsourcing and enable you to continue
doing work you enjoy.
Once you’re ready to look for a job in another field or industry, one
of the most effective ways of getting your resume in front of many employers
and recruiters is by using a service like ResumeDirector. This site will
let you enter your resume once and have it posted instantly on over 90
job sites, including Monster, HotJobs, CareerBuilder, etc. To find out
more or to sign up, visit this web address: http://www.jobwerx.com/resume_director.html
Another option for reaching recruiters is to send your resume directly
to them with a resume distribution service. We recommend ResumeArrow.com.
They will e-mail your resume instantly to thousands of recruiters in your
industry and geographic location. Visit their site at this address: http://www.resumearrow.com/def.php3?pc=13CS756
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