Craigslist.org is a well-known online classifieds website that began as an email distribution list in 1995. With headquarters in San Francisco, the small company manages to reach tens and millions of people around the world. 1 million new jobs are listed each month, including positions for hire with the company itself.
It is always free to look for a job on craigslist. It is usually free to post a job as well, but there are some exceptions:
Policies about pricing are subject to change at any time. The latest updates on fees can be accessed at Craigslist.org's site explaining fees.
The company receives more than 1 million new job listings each month. Presently, with all its categories (services, community, for sale, etc.), craigslist.org claims to have over 60 million people use the site per month - in the U.S. alone.
Craigslist.org offers the ability to post a resume online, but many leading employment experts recommend against this practice due to privacy concerns. For this reason, as such as a job seeker, Craigslist.org is best used as an online classified resource rather than a tool for networking or self-promotion. For employers, the number of people who will see a particular ad will vary greatly due to the popularity of craigslist in the local area and particular market.
The company began in 1995 as an email list to advertise events in the bay area. As the number of subscribers and postings grew, the list soon became an avenue for employers to reach a large number of potential recruits. The website, complete with a jobs category and corresponding subcategories, was officially launched in 1996.
Craigslist.org doesn't offer any services such as resume templates, salary calculators, etc. and is designed to be used as a community classified service. However, to help their community members avoid scams, they offer tips and techniques to avoid a potential scam.
Craiglist is lacking by way of special features that might add to a job seeker or job poster's success. However, some users might prefer the simplicity that sets it apart. Craigslist.org is a simple text-based site and loads easily and a large part of this is that there are minimal programming bells and whistles at play.
As with many other job search sites, one can browse listings by category, search for specific listings, or browse all listings by clicking the "jobs" link in the column above the categories. There is some ability available to filter jobs which are telecommute, contract, internship, part time, non-profit or if there is a picture or title in the listing by selecting the appropriate radio box(es) on the jobs or any of the category pages. One can create a free account, in which past listings can be managed. This can help streamline posting for multiple positions and does not take the place of the posting fees in the markets which require paying for job listings.
Craigslist users are often dissatisfied with the customer service at craigslist. And it makes sense that a company of 30 employees struggles to monitor questionable content being generated by millions of users around the world. However, the company does have a contact form that customers can submit with questions and concerns. These concerns are divided into topics such as posting security, personal harassment, paid postings, etc. Phone support can be accessed at 800-664-0633.
Craigslist is notorious for scams, particularly in the employment categories, so the review team suggests exercising caution if applying to jobs through a craigslist page. The lack of learning materials and other additional resources or features also leaves much to be desired. Despite its extensive reach of potential employees and employers, the risks of relying on craigslist outweigh the benefits.
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Ryan Falk
I found a great job on here. I will admit there were a lot of bogus ads to sift through but it still worked out.
Missy Truth
This can be a good place to look for local businesses openings but it is riddled with scammers. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Look for ads that are up front with their business name and info.
Craigslist's review score is 43.7% lower than the average review score of the top recommended Job Search Company
Gina Marie
I am a huge fan of craigslist merely because you have everything at your fingertips also the security aspect is a essential tool when handling monies and people that are not known
Frankie
Up until recently, I pretty much used Craigslist to find workrs to help with some of my home projects or repairs. Not sure why or when their format changed, but now the only thing I see when searching are companies offerong their services, no more individuals avaiable.
Joannetta Jarman
We liked the quick flood of resumes that came in from placing ads for quick employees. The quality was a bit all over but there were some diamonds in there.
Michelle O
I used Craig’s list to search for health care related jobs and found it somewhat useful.
Kyle
Super simple concept. This has entirely replaced the classified sections of newspapers. I bought my car from a craigslist ad. You need to be careful and smart, but there are awesome opportunities
Bryce Johnson
Craigslist is a decent place to apply for jobs. Most of the jobs are just copy/paste to keep the application on top of the list. Most employers are not very responsive, but sometimes you can find a gem. There are not tools that make applying or hiring easier, so most applicants are under qualified.
Mason Allen
I have actually had some awesome jobs that I found on Craigslist. I think this way of posting is going out of style because I haven't seen any good jobs recently, but I do like how quick the process is when you find a good job to apply to.
Jennifer Ashby
I have browsed jobs on Craigslist. It seems like they could update their site and I saw some repeats, but overall good experience.
Gail
Although seemingly outdated, I still always use Craigslist when looking for jobs, housing, etc.
Phoenicia Cloud
Craigs list is not as easy to use as it used to be. I can still find things but there are a lot of people trying to sell in sections that are supposed to be for job seekers. When looking for a job I had a difficult time finding out if a company was just selling an item of legitimately looking for employees.
Groovin J
I go to craigslist to look for jobs and I find it easy to use and will continue to use
Eugene Opbroek
outdated jobs listing, low end jobs are all they list on their site, do not feel secure when submitting info on site
Jason Zeller
This is my go-to for car sales. I’ve been using this for at least 15yrs and have found amazing deals as well as many sales. Craigslist is a staple
Elena Margaritis
Craigslist used to be a trustworthy site to find jobs or even items for sale. But the past year or two it's been nothing but scammers on there.
Mari
Craigslist is a company that has been around for many years. I love the variety of post a person can make. You can post about your rental properties to selling furniture. I gave it a 4 star because I would like to see the company vamp up its webpage. But other than that I would recommend this site for posting pictures and comments of your items.
Steve Banks Jr.
Craigslist has always been a value for me as I'm able to find whatever it is I need. My interactions with other's on the platform have always been positive which is why I continue to go back.
Thomas Moyer
I love how many things you have on your website. Very useful for many things you need in life. Very easy to use and very easy to post. Great site to sell and find stuff your looking to buy.
jaci finch
Craigslist is the place to go to buy an old couch, not find a job. The jobs on there are sketchy. The people are sketchy. I do not recommend.
Diana
Very popular site but not trustworthy at all. Too many scammers on here posting items and in addition scammers on the other end trying to scam people out of their belongings that they are trying to sell
John Garcia
Best place to post jobs, for sale items, yard sales, etc. Easy to use. Reliable. Great filters for finding what you want. Good variety of categories to separate goods and services
nichele thau
Craigslist is awesome because you can find any and every thing you want and need
topaztije
Craigslist is OK for selling or buying goods, not so great for finding a job. There are far too many scammers on here posting bogus jobs.
Alyssa Hansel
Craigslist is one of my favorite sites! It takes a little getting used to the format of the site, ut once you do it's easy to navigate and find great deals and job opportunities that are local in your community!
nicholas james vanderhoof
Its easy to post until they started charging five dollars. so now i dont use it much anymore to post, If i had friends or family i would just use facebook to post things
Kelly Zemrose
Its easy to use and I do like it however it's shady as well and should be used with caution.
Brittany Alshawy
This site has it's ups and downs. But overall it's a quality site. If you focus on what you're looking for, and know how to watch out for fake ads/posts; it's a useful and effective website. You can pretty much find anything you need. It's also great for selling items, adopting out pets; and posting jobs. The prices seem fair too.
Roxana Perez
I really like Craigslist, but it is not always a place I would trust to find jobs. There are some jobs that just seem like a scam or an advertisement. Additionally, there is not always a lot of information about the company, so I do not get reassurance of who they are.
CAHomeOwner
This site can be good or terrible. There is a lot of spam/scammer posts. I use it to search for used furniture and have bought things through people on here.
Matters
I tried finding a job through Craigslist a while back and ran into some weird people. Wish it was not as open to people who have secondary agendas. It is a good tool, but every user needs to be careful and smart.
Kevin Liu
In my area craigslist isn’t utilized that much for jobs except for hourly positions or contract work. It isn’t really used for professional career recruiting for jobs.
MARIXA GOLDEN
I just love this site, Craigslist it just so helpful. I sold my car within 7 days, very great source for buying, selling or just giving away things. I got so many calls once I posted, free shed, and it was just great, to get rid of it within an hour.
Kayla Dison
since other sites have come along, i have noticed the spam pile up on craigslist
RONALD SAINVIL
Graiglist is an amazing platform. You can almost get whatever you'd like, and the platform gives you the opportunity to sell your stuff as well. Interesting !
Nena McFarland
I use Craigslist when shopping for any used product in my metro area. I have posted several items, including vehicles, and received quick responses. Some of the responses are scams, but they are easy to identify.
MARIE-NOELLE MARQUIS
I wish Craigslist was better at vetting their posts. I still think it’s a fantastic tool to use but unfortunately there’s been more and more scams on there in recent years. I used to rely on it all the time and now I’m more hesitant.
Rathan Kumar
Great for any odd job. I have hired contractors and found a great business for my gardening and landscape work.
Karen Torino
Craigslist can get a little bit shady sometimes. Some listings do not seem too legit. While its nice to use craigslist for little jobs here and there, it is kind of hard knowing when they truly need help or are going to do something.
Rocio Diaz
Many fake advertisements and not trustworthy. A lot of scammers looking for people to prey on. Not the best to use for job searchers.
Eric Gagnard
Never use craigslist to find a job. Shoddy people and risky situations around every corner
Janie Dennis
I really like this app because it allows you to search for a job but it is a bit sketchy! I have been able to apply to some jobs but I never got a call back.
Dwhoush
Craigslist hasn’t been very good to me. While yes, there are jobs on there and I have found some quick gigs on there. You have to dig through so many ads or junk posts to find the good ones.
Wendy Liu
Craigslist has a variety of items to choose from at the best prices!
AGenes
Craigslist is just okay. I’d say it’s not the best site to look for a job on as it just seems sketchy to me.
Angelina Hamilton
I haven’t really found any quality jobs on here. When I think of a job this really isn’t the site I think of first. I guess maybe if they branded themselves more on this angle it would help.
Mhorne182
Craigslist interface is terrible and have never found anything worth buying. Also, feels real sketchy. If living in Utah, there is zero use for craigslist. KSL is much better
Seth
I have used craigslist ones or twice for job searches and it never ended up with realistic leads. The couple I chose were fake.
SkylarPickens
Can find anything on craigslist! Amazing help for me to find jobs and anything for that matter!
Rebecca Harvey
Craigslist used to be good but now they aren’t filtering their customers posts. Most of the jobs in the search engines are inappropriate and/or are scams.