Some people plain out overlook the value of CraigsList.com when it comes to the job hunt. Sure, we've all heard of this online haven, but how many of us give it the credit it deserves?
The fact is, placing a job posting on CraigsList.com is super easy, and super affordable for recruiters and hiring managers. And by super affordable, I mean it is by and large free. You only pay to post in the large metro areas, for example, LA, NY, Chicago and the like. And because it is free, recruiters and hiring managers like to post jobs there... daily!
Take a moment and find out for yourself just how easy it is to search for job openings in your area and in your industry. In most cases you will find around a dozen or so listings every day. And look at it this way, because there isn't an overload of people looking for jobs there, you could be that big fish in a small pond vs. in Monster.com and CareerBuilder.comwhere you could be the opposite - a small fish in a large ocean.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
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The misconception about CraigsList is that it is filled with younger, non-professional, freelance type visitors. This isn't the case at all. I am a recruiter and use Craigs quite a bit and do very well with it.
The more people realize the power of job search in online areas like Craigs, the more people will flock. It is a viral thing that takes time but it is happening already.
Here's a tip. You might consider using CraigZoom.com if you are looking for a job and willing to relocate. CraigZoom allows you to search ALL of Craigslist, rather than have to go city by city.
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