Pull up the ‘Help Wanted’ section on Craigslist, and as a job seeker, you may just think you have hit the jackpot. However, even though some of those jobs on Craigslist can look pretty inviting, this free classified site does come along with some pitfalls for those looking for work. As someone who is on the hunt for their next paying gig, even if it is just part time jobs, it is wise to get to know these pitfalls and learn why going to a recruiting agency is a much better option.
Searching for a job on Craigslist means weeding out the scammers.
Sure, when you initially pull up the jobs on Craigslist it looks like a lot. However, after you spend some time weeding out the jobs hiring listings that are just scammers, you will definitely not be left with such a long list. The fact is. scammers constantly try to take advantage of people who are looking for employment. Because applying for a job position naturally involves offering pieces of personal information, such as you Social Security and driver’s license number, some scammers will post a job listing just to get their hands on your information. People who post on Craigslist as employers have to have little more than an email address to get started, which makes it easy for some shady people to get in. On the other hand, recruiting agencies put potential employers through a rigorous screening process. So, whatever Sarasota jobs listings you find with a recruiting agency, you can rest assured it is legit.
Applying for positions through Craigslist is going to mean a lot of competition.
Craigslist is a free classified listing service that is available across the country. Therefore, every job listing that goes up has the capability of seeing thousands of responses. Even if you are perfectly qualified for a position, your resume or application may never get notice simply due to the sheer volume of competition you are up against. With a recruiting agency, jobs are often offered only to a select group of qualified candidates or a limited number of applications and resumes are accepted. This makes it much more likely that your effort of applying to a specific position will have a desirable result. Even if you don’t get the position for which you are applying, your resume stays in the system so it is matched with concurrent positions that are similar or you may be interested in.
Craigslist can be helpful for people searching for a job, but it is definitely not the most promising way to find employment. If you would like to know more about finding a job with a recruiting agency, contact us at Ad-Vance Talent Solutions today.