Do you need a new job? If so, you may find yourself looking at Craigslist.org. This is an online classified website where many hiring companies and managers post vacancies. You can use this website to find and apply for those jobs. But what are the pros and cons of doing it?
The Advantages of Using Craigslist to Find a Job
Craigslist.org is free to use. Not all job search websites are free. Some charge you a membership. They often claim that they are “above all other search websites”. This may be true, but why pay a fee when you don’t have to? you shouldn’t. You can view and apply for jobs you found on the classified website for free.
There are many published works. Craigslist has a separate section for jobs. That section is divided into subcategories, such as accounting and finance, marketing, general labor, and more. The section is divided into more than 30 categories depending on the type of work. What does this mean for you as a job seeker? It means many chances to find a good well paid job.
It’s easy to find jobs on Craigslist. To get started, select your location on the home page. You can then use the search box on the left side of the page. Simply change the default search setting to “jobs” from “for sale.” You are then ready to search. Search either by job title or type of duties you would perform. Honestly, the only problem you’ll run into is if you want to search multiple areas at once, like working from home or relocating for the right salary. You can only search one location page at a time, unless you download and use a search and scan tool from Craigslist.
The Cons of Using Craigslist to Find a Job
You don’t always get a lot of information up front. Typical job search websites usually have fields set up for employers or hiring managers to fill out. This may include a section on job requirements, common tasks performed, etc. That’s not how Craigslist works. Companies create their own listings, which means they may forget to describe salary or job requirements. In these cases, you can contact the hiring manager for more information or just take your chances and apply for the job.
There are some scams that target job opportunities listed on Craigslist. Fortunately, most of these scams focus on work-from-home opportunities and are easy to spot. Beware of any company that is willing to hire you without a job interview, a company that wants too much personal information, or a company that wants you to pay for your own training.