Job Seekers: Get the Most Out of Craigslist in 3 Easy Steps

Craigslist.org is often associated with the buying and selling of used goods, but the website has much more to offer.  This online classified website also has a jobs section.  If you were recently laid off or are just looking for a new job, you can find one there.

Although Craigslist has job openings posted, you will run into some complications.  The easiest way to find jobs on the website is to perform a search.  Unfortunately, the website is city based.  This is good for local buyers and sellers, but not necessarily job seekers like yourself.  With the high unemployment rate and low number of available jobs, many Americans need to expand their search.  They are now willing to relocate or travel 2 hours to work.  If you are one of those individuals, you would need to perform an independent search under each city.  This can take days!

By the time you are done searching multiple cities on Craigslist for jobs, you may be left behind.  New job postings that you finally got to expired or the position was already filled.  After covering one city and moving onto the next, a new job listing may have been posted.  Either way, you miss out.  Luckily, there is good news.  You can get the most out of Craigslist in 3 easy steps.

Step #1 – Develop a List of Keyword Phrases

To perform a Craigslist search, you need search phrases.  These should be related to the position you are looking for.  For example, those seeking retail jobs can search with management, manager, retail, cashier, stock, or customer service.

Step #2 – Download the Free Craigslist Reader

The Craigslist Reader is available through Motion Technologies.  It is a software program that makes finding a job on Craigslist easier and quicker. You can search multiple cities at once, as well as receive new job posting updates by email.

Step #3 – Search

Once the program is downloaded, start your search.  Use a few of the keyword phrases you selected above.  You can customize your search to include state job postings, multi-city job postings, or nationwide job postings.