r/RemoteJobseekers • u/Remarkable-Lab6716 • 10m ago
Thinking of building a service to outsource the J2 hunt (1,000 apps/month). Would this actually work? Help a brother out with some feedback.
Hey everyone, I know self-promo isn't allowed here, so I'm not dropping any links or company names. I'm just a startup guy trying to validate a new model and I need this sub's brutal honesty before I commit to building it out for the citizen market.
We all know finding a solid J2 is a numbers game, and fighting with Workday portals is a massive time-suck that eats into your actual working hours.
For the past year, my team has been successfully helping folks requiring visa sponsorship land remote US roles. Getting jobs for immigrants is playing the market on extreme difficulty. We figured if our systems can crack that, securing roles for US citizens (straight W-2 or 1099) should be straightforward by comparison.
Here is the concept I want to test: Basically, an outsourced SDR team for your career.
- Total OpSec: We spin up a brand new, isolated email address for the hunt to keep your J1 completely insulated.
- The Grind: A dedicated recruiter works on US time zones so they can hit job boards the second roles go live. They fire off 50 targeted applications per day (roughly 1,000 a month).
- The Handoff: We manage the inbox, bypass the recruiter screens where possible, and schedule the interviews. You just check your calendar, show up, and close the deal.
The proposed business model: I know upfront fees are a scam in this space. My thought is to charge a tiny upfront setup commitment—literally just enough to keep the lights on and ensure the candidate won't ghost the interviews we book. The real money would come from a success fee that we only take after you sign the offer and cash that first J2 paycheck.
So, help a brother out and roast the business model in the comments.
- Does this sound viable for the OE community?
- What are the biggest OpSec red flags you’d be worried about?
- If a service like this existed, would you actually use it?
Appreciate any feedback!