How to Create a Job Posting on Craigslist - Las Vegas | BizGuide (2024)

1. Step 1

   Go to lasvegas.craigslist.org

   

2. Step 2

   On the upper-left corner, click “create a posting.”

   

3. Step 3

   Choose what type of posting you want to offer

   

4. Step 4

   You want to create a job offer, so tick “job offered.”

   

5. Step 5

   Remember that Craigslist is charging a $35 fee for every job listing.

   

6. Step 6

   Choose a category

   Choose a category that is the closest and applies to your job posting. That job title will appear at the front end of your advertisem*nt. After choosing, click “Continue.”

   

7. Step 7

   Fill-out the “posting title” box.

   Titles must be compelling. It must indicate the job title and the kind of people you want to hire. Shorter posting titles attract more applicants since it is faster to read and can easily catch applicants’ attention. This is the first thing that people will notice.

   

8. Step 8

   Fill-out the “City or Neighborhood” & “Postal Code” boxes.

   These boxes should describe the geographical location of your business. This will give prospective applicants an idea of how long their travel time is. The proximity of the job to their residence is essential. Hiring a person that is near your workplace increases efficiency and decreases delays in the everyday operations of the business.

   

9. Step 9

   Complete the description box

   Indicate the following in the “description” box:

   • The number of job positions you need and what positions they are.
   • Provide flexible options—indicate whether the job is full-time or part-time.
   • Never forget to specify the number of working days and hours in a week.
   • The level of difficulty of the posted job should be mentioned— tell them that the job is simple so that they will not get intimidated.
   • Put a list about their job description or what specifically their job is all about.
   • Lastly, put brief terms and conditions in the box to give them a hint on what are the dos and don’ts of the job there are about to apply.

   

10. Step 10

    Attach an application form link

    You can attach an application form link for them to fill out for any additional information you need. These details can be proof of clean criminal records, means of transportation, name, phone number, email, etc. Craigslist is just an advertising site where you can post available jobs. Therefore, you are responsible for interviewing your applicants or making forms for them to fill-out.

    

11. Step 11

    Complete the "posting details" section

    Click the option that best describes the employment type— full time, part-time, “employee’s choice” if both, and/or contract. Check whether the job is an internship if you are willing to train the newly hired, or others like non-profit organization, direct contract, or telecommuting.

    

12. Step 12

    Indicate the compensation details

    People search for jobs in exchange for a certain amount of payment. Indicate the starting rate you want to offer them or specify a range of compensation they must expect from you. You do not want your job listing to be ignored because of not indicating a compensation amount.

    

13. Step 13

    Fill-out your contact information

    Email Address

    An email address can be indicated in your contact information. However, it is recommended to tick the “CL may relay” button to ensure that your email address is protected. This is because Craigslist will serve as a channel for the applicant’s email to be relayed to you. There is no personal email contact between you and the applicant. Otherwise, you may choose “show my real email address” or “no replies to this email.”

    

    Contact Number

    Making your phone number known to applicants is highly discouraged. You want to make them fill-out the whole application form rather than just making calls with you. Also, this will save you from wasting your time and from screening too many applicants.

    

14. Step 14

    Accepting persons with disabilities

    Below the “Location Info” section is a box asking whether you want to take applicants with disabilities. Ticking the box increases your job visibility since there agencies who will recommend persons with disabilities to you. However, if you do not want to do so, leave the box blank.

    

15. Step 15

    Review your job posting details

    Review all the details you have entered before clicking the “Continue” button on the lower right corner of the page. If you have encoded some invalid information or have left some boxes unanswered, the system will indicate a reminder at the topmost part of the page.

    

16. Step 16

    Review your location

    ZIP code is enough to know the proximity of the workplace from their residence. Adding street location, as well as the specific address, is optional.

    

17. Step 17

    Add images

    You have the option of whether to add images about your workplace or not. If you were able to describe the job listing well on the description box, then it is fine not to add.

    

18. Step 18

    Review your encoded job listing

    Make sure to review the information you have written on the job listings. Craigslist will give you an overview or a draft of how your listing will look. If you are satisfied with it, click “Publish” on the lower right corner of the page.

    

19. Step 19

    Verify job posting through email

    You will receive an email after posting the job. Click the link attached to the email. It will redirect you to the Terms and Conditions of Craigslist. Click “ACCEPT the terms of use.”

    

    

20. Step 20

    Billing options

    After clicking the “ACCEPT the terms of use” button, the site will redirect you to “billing options.” You can pay through your credit card. After paying $35, Craigslist will send a payment receipt to your email.

    

    

    

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