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How to Use Craigslist to Find New Employees

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Finding good employees can take time and patience. Using Craigslist, an online classified service, can take some of the chore out of that search. It's also much cheaper than the large online job posting sites. Follow these steps to find out how to use Craigslist to find new employees that are just a click away.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Internet access
  • Computer
  1. Step 1

    Go to the Craigslist main page. The page will show several classified categories, with states, cities and countries listed on the right sidebar.

  2. Step 2

    Find your desired location on the sidebar. If your city isn’t listed, click the state. Once the state page comes up, click on the city nearest your location. Clicking on the city will take you to the classifieds page in that area.

  3. Step 3

    Choose the city for your search. Be sure to include other regional cities, as some new employees are willing to move. Also consider placing adds in college towns nearby.

  4. Step 4

    Scroll down the classifieds page until you see the “Resumes” link. Click it.

  5. Step 5

    When looking for a specific skill set or job, type that into the “search for” field at the top of the page. If you want to search all resumes, then click "Search."

  6. Step 6

    Read the list of results. To contact an employee, click the “Reply to” link located at the top of the page.

  7. Step 7

    After searching resumes, post an ad for employment. Find the right category, and then post an ad, just as you would any classified advertisement. Wait for responses from highly qualified applicants!

Tips & Warnings
  • Don’t be so specific. Look around your state and region to see if anyone is willing to relocate.
  • Mix up your keyword searches. If you're looking for a laborer, type in keywords such as: construction, carpenter, roofing, cement and forklift.
  • Be sure to read the disclaimer at the end of each resume and adhere to the rules imposed by Craigslist. It may not be ok to contact job seekers to solicit business or other business other than employment opportunities.

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