By James Madeiros

Despite what pundits and policymakers may say, most people in the job-seeking trenches know that the Great Recession rages on and that work opportunities remain few and far between.

Anyone who has spent any time at all searching for jobs knows what it feels like to send out resume after resume without receiving any response at all, much less an invitation to an interview. That’s why many people choose to outsource their job searches.

Sometimes this can cost money, but not always. And even if it does, it can save you time and effort as well as increase your chances of success. Below, we take a look at five tips for outsourcing your job search. » Read more: Job Search Tips: 5 Ways to Outsource Your Job Search