A Few Craigslist Leads for Wednesday

Remember that Craigslist can be a reliable source for job leads, but the onus is on you to read them carefully and "filter" out the bad ones.  When I look at Craigslist ads, I look for things such as poorly written entries, postings that offer wages out of line with similar positions in the area, and listings that just seem "fishy."  I generally don't post links for jobs that don't seem "legit" in my eyes, but even then some scams could still slip through.  So be careful and use common sense.  If you don't have a good feeling about a listing, then don't apply. 

The appeal of Craigslist for employers is that they can recruit for positions with little effort and in a manner that is virtually free. Plus, they can remain "anonymous" and avoid the deluge of phone calls about openings.

Things I look for before posting a link are company names, names of contact people, phone numbers or fax numbers (which I can Google and attach to a business), and email addresses that reference a specific company. 

There is no "silver bullet" for dealing with Craigslist leads and when to apply or when to pass up a listing.  A lot of it comes down to trusting your "gut" and reading each listing carefully.  Of course, no one says you have to use Craigslist, but given the number of employers who are using the site, you could be missing out.

• medical billing
• accounting position
• PT accounting clerk
• PT administrative assistant
• sales assistant
• insurance sales
• PT Secretary
• receptionist--veterinary office
• optometric assistant
• medical assistant--Martin Foot and Ankle
• customer service/front desk supervisor

Now go get 'em!  And have a great day, too!

Tim Barshinger, CSB York