Having been around for more than 20 years, Craigslist certainly has established a reputation as a classified advertisement site that offers everything from jobs to personnel’s and just about everything in between. When it comes to the type of jobs that can be found on this site, there are over 30 options to choose from. However, it is no secret to anyone familiar with the site that a fair share of the ads posted in the job and gigs section, as well as every other section, are scams. Stay tuned for an article in the near future focusing on how to spot and avoid these scams.
Based on experiences of job searching on Craigslist the past couple of years, it is recommended to stick to the “General Labor” category. One is much more likely to find legitimate opportunities keeping in mind the fact that this is, after all, a locally based website. People are much more likely to post listings for opportunities involving yard work or other hands-on errands than they are to post legitimate government and TV listings. Ultimately, if someone is looking for a job in one of those aforementioned categories, it is pretty reasonable to assume that a local classifieds site would not be the best place to take a job search to begin with. Do not be mistaken; one could very well come across a legit job or side gigs in another field besides general labor, but it should be stressed that anyone doing so should take caution and not get their hopes up.
Moving focus back toward general labor, there are definitely people looking for folks to willing to help with hands-on tasks. These people could be landlords or property owners who need an individual (or even a small group in some cases) to do any sort of yard work ranging from lawn mowing to move-advance landscaping (which may likely require past experience). There may also be people who need help loading and unloading their moving truck, which if someone does not mind heavy lifting, could be an absolute cake walk to make extra money. The same can be said for lawn mowing, and again, the best part about these particular gigs are the fact that they do not require much prior skill. Unless one needs to buy a new lawn mower, there is pretty much no startup cost.
Overall, if someone does not mind some heavy lifting and takes pride in doing a solid job, this may be the perfect opportunity to make some extra money on the weekends or after work during the week. In fact, if one is able to land enough clients, this work could even become a full-time gig. If one is on the fence about giving Craigslist a try and need a little more convincing, check out this article on businessinsider.com that takes a look at an individual that made over $650 through Craigslist in one month.
