Reverse Bidding Resume Writing Idea

One of my favorite things about the Internet is how it allows shoppers to comparison shop before pulling the trigger on a purchase.

For example, it worked like a charm when searching for New York movers.  I came across Citymove, a free service that has moving companies compete for your business based on pre-selected criteria.  

As a consumer, I like choices.  And that's why I dig the reverse-auction business model.  So now foolishly, as I've done many times in the past, I'm going to share an idea.  (If it already exists, let me know!  And if it doesn't, don't steal it!)  How about a Website where you can post your crappy old resume and have resume writers bid for the job.  They can try to win you over with action verbs and templates before you hire them.  You also can negotiate price and deadline.

It seems like a no-brainer.  Resume writers get increased exposure and new clients, while employees end up with more reputable options.  There would be an accreditation process, with only the best vendors making the cut.

So now it's time to either poke a hole in my idea or let me know that you want to be part of the team that makes it happen...

Comments

[Mike]

Brilliant idea, Andrew! I'd love to know if the concept exists as well. If not, you might be on to something big.

[J M F]

Great idea! How do I become a part of it? Have been unemployed for over a year and have posted a resume on numerous reputable job posting sites and my email continues to fill up with false job offers, companies I have never heard of and definitely did not give my contact information to. It is a crying shame when you have to worry about people stealing your information and praying on the less unfortunate people that were products of this economic downfall!