Careers: Switching jobs to avoid the outsourcing threat

Switching jobs to avoid the outsourcing threat

Written by Scott Brown

Certain industries outsource more than others. Changing industries may be a relatively easy way to take a step to combat repparttar

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industry you’re moving to is one where you can get entrenched by building up knowledge and/or contacts. For example, repparttar 145665

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 repparttar 145666 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 repparttar 145667 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 repparttar 145668 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.

Cover Letter Warning: Watch Out For the BIG BAD WORD!

Written by Jimmy Sweeney

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Remember, employers are regular folks--just like you and me. They don't want to carry around a ten-pound dictionary in order to get through what should be a clear and concise cover letter. Decide today that you will communicate with your potential employer as though you were two friends sitting over a cup of coffee. Everyday language, a touch of humor, and specific details about what you can do for repparttar 145573 company and why you're repparttar 145574 one for repparttar 145575 job will take you further than any five-dollar word you heard on a national spelling bee!

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Don't let that be your fate. Take charge of your cover letter now. Choose words anyone can recognize and understand and write in a friendly manner that will bring your unique personality to repparttar 145579 page.

Try this:

I am so impressed with your company. After visiting your web site and 'meeting' you and other employees through your profiles, I thought to myself, this is repparttar 145580 company for me. I am a hard worker and I take pride in paying attention to details. Please give me an opportunity to talk with you about what I can bring to (company name) for repparttar 145581 position of (name repparttar 145582 job). I already have a list of ideas I'm eager to share with you. I look forward to hearing from you, and then meeting you in person.

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