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Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

Patelligence — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:08:49 -0000

I agreed because i also find my job through Craigslist.

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

Chad — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:00:25 -0000

I have found my two previous jobs (which happen to be my favorite) on Craigslist. Both jobs I applied for didn't list the company name, which had me a little hesitant to go forward, but everything worked out for the best.

If you haven't read anything about Jim Buckmaster, you should definitely find some articles -- he is a rather interesting guy.

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

Greig Harper — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:33:37 -0000

I think it's like any site, you find the ones which work best for you and the market you're in. CraigsList can be 'interesting' from the recruiters side - check out NotHired.

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

Greenville SEO — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:39:24 -0000

About a year and a half ago when I started looking for a new job, I always leaned more towards the Craig Lists and job boards from other people's sites in the industry, instead of site's like Monster or Career Builder.

The funny thing is...the ad that I responded to and eventually got the job was at a site that the company had no idea about.

They all asked my how I heard of the company and when I told them the site and job board the ad was on, they just gave me blank stares.

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

PPC — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:19:40 -0000

Nice application for Craigslist. The traditional recruiters and recruitment agencies are going to find it harder and harder to get business, as more and more people start going direct.

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

Greg Curry — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:26:58 -0000

I have used them a couple of times with limited effect to hire sales people for our site thriftyu.com. I will use them in the future, but not as my only resource.

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

online advertising seo — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:40:00 -0000

I just closed a 5 figure PPC/Web Development deal that originated from craigslist. He was local but I still get 50% of my business from craigslist.

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

Link Moser — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:24:14 -0000

I have used Craig's list for finding freelancers and been very pleased. John is right. It is free, quick and easy to do. I also use ELance with good results, however, if I am looking for someone very local, Criag's List works best.

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

Mike Smock — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:19:51 -0000

Hi John

I've been using Craigslist out here in San Francisco for 10 years for freelance and full-time creative gigs. They continue to outperform all other alternatives (Guru, etc.). They now charge for job postings in SFO - $75.

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

ducttape — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:04:18 -0000

@Clifford - in theory, I would agree, but I've not had much luck with elance. I just don't get very good replies. Also, the ability to get local responses from craigslist is significant sometimes.

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

Lazy Owner — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:03:16 -0000

You say that ads can be targeted worldwide. How do you do that, without posting ads for each city (which is not allowed).

Re: Using Craigslist for Outsourcing and Hiring

Clifford — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:48:23 -0000

Personally I would steer clear of Craigslist for finding free-lancers.

Using a service like guru.com or eLance.com accomplishes the same thing but customers can leave feedback regarding their experiences with that specified free-lancer.

That way you know in advance whether you're getting a good or bad egg.