Has anyone apply for a Job on craiglist before?

[crazelion]

Hi all,

Has anyone apply for a job on craiglist before? I don't get scam. I found the perfect job for part time hours that I want to apply for.

How can tell if a scam.

 

[WhateverLolaWants]

I've applied to jobs on CL before. Actually, just started one last week that I found on there. Here are some tips for finding legit jobs...

1- Check the email address at the top. If it's something like BubbaSmith@gmail.com or WangChung@gmail.com then it's usually a scam. You can google the email address to see if it shows up any more information.
2- Similar to #1, google parts of the ad to see if it shows up in another city. If you're in California, and it shows up on a Connecticut CL, then it's not legit.
3- Check the pay scale at the bottom of the posting. If it's something like $20,000 to $87,000 then it's fake. Also, random hourly rates like $14.33 and $10.87.
4- If it's a company name that you don't recognize, google it with your city's name. A lot of ads will have a generic sounding company name but it doesn't exist.
5- An ad that lists a real company name, or says apply in person at such and such is usually legit. Usually being a key word. I have heard of people posting job openings at a fast food place, and then the fast food place posting an ad that says they never posted the ad so don't apply.
6- Check the city name that is in parentheses. Scammers from out of town don't know suburbs and whatnot. Jobs listed in suburbs are usually legit.
7- If there's something that says click this link to apply don't do it! Unless it's something like www.mcdonalds.com or a real sounding site.
8- And finally, if you are unsure of a posting but still want to take the chance, do not list your address on your resume.

Hope this helps

 

[JoiseyMom]

I have numerous times, and even had an interview yesterday .

My fdil started a job this past Tuesday that she applied to there.

 

[torinsmom]

I got my babysitting job there and it has been a life saver. I met the parents at a coffee shop and then at their child's school before ever going to their house.

Marsha

 

[luvmyfam444]

hmmm - never even looked @ the job lisitings on there - gonna run over there & see what's listed.

 

[crazelion]

Thanks for the step by step advice. I am follow the advice. This first time I ever did anything like this. I have not even bought nothing on ebay before in my life.

I've applied to jobs on CL before. Actually, just started one last week that I found on there. Here are some tips for finding legit jobs...

1- Check the email address at the top. If it's something like BubbaSmith@gmail.com or WangChung@gmail.com then it's usually a scam. You can google the email address to see if it shows up any more information.
2- Similar to #1, google parts of the ad to see if it shows up in another city. If you're in California, and it shows up on a Connecticut CL, then it's not legit.
3- Check the pay scale at the bottom of the posting. If it's something like $20,000 to $87,000 then it's fake. Also, random hourly rates like $14.33 and $10.87.
4- If it's a company name that you don't recognize, google it with your city's name. A lot of ads will have a generic sounding company name but it doesn't exist.
5- An ad that lists a real company name, or says apply in person at such and such is usually legit. Usually being a key word. I have heard of people posting job openings at a fast food place, and then the fast food place posting an ad that says they never posted the ad so don't apply.
6- Check the city name that is in parentheses. Scammers from out of town don't know suburbs and whatnot. Jobs listed in suburbs are usually legit.
7- If there's something that says click this link to apply don't do it! Unless it's something like www.mcdonalds.com or a real sounding site.
8- And finally, if you are unsure of a posting but still want to take the chance, do not list your address on your resume.

Hope this helps

 

[etoiles]

I have gotten a few jobs via Craigslist. Two doing daycare type work for conventions and one actually working at a convention. I also had interviews for legit teaching jobs on Craigslist.

Have gotten one fraud but it was pretty easy to spot - I did sign up also one time for tutoring however and then recieved an email that the person would send me a money order from overseas which I must cash and then keep part and give part to his 'handler'. (this is before even having an interview but I was already 'chosen' for the job) Yeah, right. I wrote back that I would NOT do that job.

 

[Imzadi]

1- Check the email address at the top. If it's something like BubbaSmith@gmail.com or WangChung@gmail.com then it's usually a scam. You can google the email address to see if it shows up any more information.

I, and friends of mine have gotten several jobs there. I like to freelance as it keeps my schedule nice & flexible and I can pick up extra money from my normal career. I just worked a street fair our city held today and picked up some money for a morning of work.

As for the email addresses coming from gmail, yahoo or hotmail being a scam that is listed ON Craigslist, that's not necessarily true. Until you've received a boatload of junk mail by posting your real address on Craigslist, you'll understand the value of just creating an alternate email to receive and field all the replies. Once they reply back to you, however, it should be from a legit company that you can Google.

One way to tell is a job listing is a scam is by how vague or specific it is. The more vague, the more of a chance they are just phishing for info.

Usually when there is a legit job, they will be very specific. The will tell the hours, the pay range, the industry, the type of duties expected. They want to weed OUT people who are not really interested as much as they can in their job description. They do not want to be scheduling interviews or find out at interviews that people wont work for under X amount of dollars, or that they can only work Tues & Sat mornings when the job is 5 evenings a week. That is an incredible waste of their time.

By being as clear and specific as possible in the job description, it saves them headaches later on. People know what is expected and can move onto the next listing if it's not right for them.

 

[janey99]

Our nanny applied for her current job with us through our ad on CL - it was a perfect match and she's been with us over a year!

If you are applying for this type of "personal" job, I would say pay more attention to the "short and sweet" ads that really require you to have additional contact to find out more info. The rambling ads that are 12 paragraphs long with waaaay too much detail might be legit, but they are probably placed by wackos! Of course, meet in a public place!

Jane

 

[crazelion]

Thanks for all the helpful advice. I am nervous as hell for apply for this job. I know our area very well.

This is the ad:

PT FileClerk/Data Entry (Chattanooga (Holtzclaw Ave.))

PT 10 hours per week at 8.00 per hour. Basic filing in client records. Data entry of dates into database system. Hours can be split to however you like during the week as long as completed during office hours which are M-F 8:30am-4:30pm. Make your own schedule, perfect for students needing part-time job. General computer skills needed. Please send resume.

* Location: Chattanooga (Holtzclaw Ave.)
* Compensation: 10 hours per week, 8.00 per hour, non-negotionable.
* This is a part-time job.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.



PostingID: 1319062011

To me this ad does not give enough information about the job and where it is.
My gut tells it a scam. I usually regret not following my gut instincts.

 

[Mary Anne]

Honest, I work in HR and it looks legit to me. The reason I say that is the blurb about

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

While I never post on Craig's list, I ALWAYS put those phrases in the postings I do on Monster.

 

[crazelion]

I know the ad might be legit. But having a hard time trusting this ad. I have apply for jobs online before and got them. That's when I know who the company is. This like trying finding a needle in hay stack. I don't feel comfortable sending my information over to someone unknown.

 

[Imzadi]

It sounds legit to me, too. They did tell you where the job is: Chattanooga (Holtzclaw Ave.)

For their own protection on the internet, they aren't going to include a lot over the internet. Especially if they aren't a big company that has a separate Human Resource department who can field all the calls they would get by giving out too much info. They aren't going to include a phone number where they get a gazillion calls. They may not include the street address, but they did include enough info to let you know what area it's in: Holtzclaw Ave. They may not say the name of the company because then people would look them up and start calling them directly for the job or for telemarketing.

They did included things I told in my post what to look for, the hours: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm, that it's flexible. The expected duties - so if people thought it would be a simple receptionist job, they know not to apply. Anyone who hates typing, or doesn't know data entry knows not to apply.

You don't have to give out personal info on a resume. I never put my address on. I use a prepaid Tracfone cellphone or voicemail number exclusively for my business calls, in case I get a wacko. (I have a different cellphone for my personal calls.) If I'm really iffy, i don't even include a phone number. They can email me back if they want more info or an interview. Their response would be really telling. However, I've never had any wackos, as I can pretty much sift out the crank Craigslist ads. I never list names of references or their personal info. To me, that's stuff to be supplied in person.

As for this stuff at the bottom:
"Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests."

I think it's standard on every Craigslist job ad. I think they just check off a few boxes to include it. I've seen it pretty much in every ad I've ever responded to.

 

[raysnkaysmom]

My DBF has gotten a few side jobs...but I know all listers of job opportunities are bombarded quickly with applicants, so the best bet is to jump on them quick, because in this economy, they go fast!

I'd say that job post looks pretty legit, IMO.

 

[Imzadi]

I don't feel comfortable sending my information over to someone unknown.

If you are feeling uncomfortable, then let it go. There are plenty more jobs out there.

because in this economy, they go fast!

Yes, Likewise, that's probably why this person is looking just for a simple part time person. They don't have enough money to pay for a full time person, or anyone looking for health benefits, but just need someone to come in now & then to do the little things they need.

 

[LuvOrlando]

I would totally ask for references, both personal and professional and follow up. For the professional references I would try to reach the reference from the businesses public phone number, not the one provided. If everything is on the up & up you should have no trouble getting through a switchboard with a name. With the stuff in the news lately I think safety is a pretty important priority.

 

[crazelion]

I decide to follow my gut and not apply for the job.

I am not ebay and craiglist follower yet.

I don't even know how to order from ebay let alone apply for a job on craiglist. Odd thing is I know how take a computer virus off the computer.

 

[Angelhalo]

Yes! The job I have now I got by applying to an ad on Craigslist.