Cigarettesarethebest's journey

I'm currently facing a tough situation as I'm about to lose my job after 11 years. I've been working as a quality reviewer in a medical records department at a hospital, and I'm starting to explore options for finding a new job. I'm considering hiring someone to help with my job search, but I've heard mixed reviews about this approach. Some people say it's mostly a scam and that I should focus on creating a realistic plan myself instead of throwing money at the problem. I'm curious if anyone has had success with hiring job search assistance or if I should just rely on my own efforts.