Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Need To Hire? Try Craigslist

Here's a great HR tip: If you're looking to fill a new job or internship position, consider using Craigslist.org. For most people, its a 100% free service. You only have to pay to use the service, if you live in New York or San Francisco.

Their web site looks very simple and plain. However, Craigslist is actually a very popular online marketplace used by millions of people worldwide looking for jobs, cars, housing, and much more.

Posting a job or internship position will almost guarantee you to get some qualified applicants from your local area. Resumes submitted will go straight to your email, and your email address won't be spammed.

While Craiglist is a great tool, I would still recommend that you use it in combination with another recruiting service - such as Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com. These sites definitely have a bigger volume of applicants because of their extraordinary promotional power.

Also, consider using your local newspapers to post jobs. This can be a great way to filter out applicants who don't live in the area.

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