How to Earn a Living on Craigslist

Earning a living on Craigslist could take a lot of hours in front of the keyboard, or it might only take an afternoon to send out a bunch of resumes to prospective employers. Depending on the type of gig or job you want, Craigslist probably can help you find a way to earn a living.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
  • Computer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Select the city or region you are living in, or one you will where you will move. This will bring up a localized list of jobs and services for you to peruse.

    • 2

      Look through the job types under the "Jobs" heading. Identify the ones you are interested in and click on them to see the most recently posted positions.

    • 3

      Look at the "Gigs" section. These are mostly contractual or one-time jobs if you are a freelancer.

    • 4

      Post your resume under "Resumes" for your area. Many employers check Craigslist regularly for new workers, so feel free to repost your resume after a week or two so it is at the top of the list.

    • 5

      Post your skills and abilities under the "Services." This is an especially effective ploy if you offer a contractually based service like haircutting or Web design.

    • 6

      Use Craigslist like eBay, but with caution. The advantage to selling things on Craigslist is that it's free: there's no fee to join and no commission is taken by the site. However, it is unregulated.

Tips & Warnings

  • Apply to a lot of positions. As in any job search, you'll get far fewer jobs than you apply for.

  • Be wary of financial dealings arranged over Craigslist. They are entirely unregulated, and it's easy to become a victim of fraud.

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  • Dorrett Saffold Oct 07, 2010
    Appreciate he dos and donts created on Craigslist. First site I visited incorporated with ehow to guide me on obtaining gigs. I am an aspired, dedicated singer singing from opera to reggae and these information was very well appreciated. Thanks Craiglist/EHow team.
  • stefyspeak Apr 20, 2009
    Thanks for the info on how to earn a living on craigslist.5*
  • stefyspeak Apr 20, 2009
    Thanks for the info on how to earn a living on craigslist.5*
  • Shaz Slaughter Mar 20, 2009
    Nice... very nice.
  • onejo2go Feb 17, 2009
    I've never used Craigslist.

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