Things You'll Need:
- Resume
- Internet access
- Computer
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Step 1
Prepare your resume. Have it saved as a Microsoft Word file or in another common format.
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Step 2
Open your browser. Connect to the Internet and visit the Craigslist Web site (see Resources below).
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Step 3
Choose your location. First choose your state from the list on the right, then choose the nearest city on the next page.
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Step 4
Click on “Post to Classifieds” in the top left corner of the screen. Then click on “Resume” on the next list.
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Step 5
Choose a catchy “posting title.” In the box labeled "Posting Title," write a brief headline that describes your skills.
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Step 6
Enter a specific location -- the city and neighborhood in which you live. This field is not required but it might inform employers that you live nearby.
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Step 7
Copy and paste your resume in the large text box labeled “Posting Description.” Make sure the entire text is pasted correctly and the formatting looks neat. Include your e-mail address.
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Step 8
Select contact options. There is an option that will keep your e-mail address anonymous and protect you from spam.
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Step 9
Preview your posting. Click “Continue” and make sure everything looks good. Click on "Edit" to make revisions.
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Step 10
Verify your posting. An image will appear at the bottom accompanied by a series of letters. Type the letters you see into the box next to it and click "Continue." Read and agree to the terms.
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Step 11
Check your e-mail for a message from Craigslist. Click the link contained within the email.
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Step 12
Publish your posting. Review your resume one last time and click “Publish” once you are confident everything looks good.
