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Job site comparison: LinkedIn vs. ZipRecruiter vs. Craigslist
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Where do you look for your next career move? There are several job boards, but which is right for you?
Let’s look at a few places job seekers go online and find the right one for your needs.
1. Craigslist
This website is a way to find local candidates without breaking the bank. It’s one of the world’s most popular classified ad sites and can connect candidates with employers in around 70 countries.
When you post a job on this job board, you know it’ll attract a lot of attention. It’s estimated that more than 100 million people visit the site monthly in America alone.
Interestingly, while it lets users in some countries post job openings for free, that option’s not available in the U.S. When American employers post a job, they pay fees ranging from $10 to $75, depending on the location.
Posting is simple. First, create a free account with your email address and set your location based on where you’re hiring. Create a job posting and select the job offered. Then, pick a category for your job post. Then, you can start writing your post.
While it’s great that you can easily publish a job posting for a small amount, know there’s a trade-off. You’re likely to attract unqualified candidates simply because of the number of people using this website. If you’ve ever used a free job board or posted to Craigslists, you already know wading through dozens of resumes is a time strain.
For this reason, we recommend sticking with LinkedIn, which offers some specialized features to help you filter out folks who lack the skills you’re looking for.
2. ZipRecruiter
Here’s another popular site that job seekers flock to when looking for a change of pace. Betterteam reports over 30 million job seekers turn to ZipRecruiter every month.
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Craigslist scam: The guy listed a luxury Palm Beach apartment for $950/month (red flag because it actually costs $5,200/month), and a couple took the bait. The scammer gave them a tour and handed over the keys so it seemed legit. Turns out the real owner had left them in the door for a handyman. Argh.
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If you want to attract new employees, you’re in luck. The Labor Department says 4.3 million people quit their jobs in August. Thanks to “The Great Resignation,” many skilled workers are looking for their next best job.
Ready to hire? Find great candidates the way Kim does
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Every small business has its own unique needs. And, despite the uncertainty of the world right now, one thing that remains unchanged is the importance of having the right people on your team.
Some business owners turn to free job boards or sites like Craigslist. That’s a big mistake. You never know what you’re getting from sites like that. They simply don’t have the tools or screening systems in place to find quality employees, and you’ll never get back the time you waste doing that work yourself.