Craig's List

[tcgob]

I'm curious to hear what experiences people here have had with craigslist-- specifically what experiences they've had with the employment ads on craigslist. I'm working on a freelance article about the various pitfalls of job hunting there. Any help would be much appreciated!

[Charms7]

Some of the jobs are great. My daughter got a job through Craig's List. But there are some terrible people using that site too. There are scams, some really well planned scams out there so just beware!

[arista]

All I know that is the Craiglist serial killer. I know not very uplifting.

[Ubasti]

I applied for two jobs that I found on Craig's List. The one thing I hate is that you only know the information that's listed. That's just the same as anywhere though I guess and you won't know if the ad is through the employer or an agency.

[tcgob]

Some of the jobs are great. My daughter got a job through Craig's List. But there are some terrible people using that site too. There are scams, some really well planned scams out there so just beware!

Exactly. I want to prepare an article that will help people steer clear of the scams out there. After using Craigslist to look for a job for the past six weeks, I've seen just about every scam and misleading job ad there is. I would also like to highlight the successes, so I'd be interested to hear about your daughter's job.

[PatInTheHat]

CL is one of the wackiest joints on the web, and mainly I go there for the Rants & Raves...if you'd like to see what the resl nutbags around the country...hell the world, are being nuts over & about, ya gotta check it out.
A strong stomach is advised!
(I write some of my best stuff there)
Sometimes I get some pick-up work off of CL, anything from a catering gig, to moving an outhouse (a really nice Greco/Roman style two seater...yeah I know, pretty sweet huh?) across state lines.
You can also find great deals on stuff you can turn over for a buck or two...hundred.
That is if your industrious...or desperate enough...depending on your outlook on such matters concerning wheelin' & dealin' in used goods (and sometimes not so goods) of course...I myself, have no such compunctions.

[Srbo]

All I know that is the Craiglist serial killer. I know not very uplifting.

You have no idea how hard I laughed at your response.
Weird, but that was like the joke of the day...

[jamconsulting]

Pitfalls of job hunting are more like bear traps. State Unemployment Service procedures can cause more damage that you would think. Imagine creating rules requiring newly unemployed to submit job request and meet quotas to be able to draw a pitiful check. You could make more flipping burgers than collecting from the state. Over zealous job search activities can be so damaging to local job searches. Internet job searches are too convenient and really provide few real job leads.
Bear trap 1 - work from home. Watch for illegal activities, scams, and identity theft.
Bear trap 2 - put out too many job applications and you will create a history with companies you want to work with ... wonderful HR reps may filter you out with "have you ever applied here before". Yes = goodbye.
Bear trap 3 - companies collect resumes and use them to obtain government contracts all the while intending to outsource the project.
Bear trap 4 - Just creating a profile will fill your email in box with spam.
I would like to hear more about your Craiglist job search research! Currently I feel the only job search methog that really works is networking.

[smooth operator]

I have never listed anything, but those rants and raves can be a real hoot!!

[JRLauer]

All I know that is the Craiglist serial killer. I know not very uplifting.

You and I are in the same boat. I've never even looked at craig's list. From what I'm told you can find virtually anything there, including serial killers.