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FAQs

How do I reply to Craigslist job postings? ›

To respond to a job listing on Craigslist you must email the poster. You can navigate to the email from the job posting. In your email, you should introduce yourself, express your interest in the job, and briefly touch on the skills, experience, and qualifications that you possess.

I am writing in response to your job posting on [location of advertisem*nt] for a [job title]. After reading your job description, I am confident that my skills and my passion for _____________ are a perfect match for this position. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you.

Click "Reply."

To use your default mail program, click the blue response link at the top. If you use one of the listed webmail services, click the corresponding icon.

Craigslist uses email obfuscation to protect your actual email address from exposure. When you click on the response button in the Craigslist ad, the site generates for you a Craigslist email address. When the other user responds to your message using this address, you receive the message into your real email address.

It is best never to trust someone on Craigslist fully to avoid the risks of encountering a scam. However, certain signs can suggest whether the person is a genuine buyer or seller. Most Craigslist scammers will not agree to meet in person. Instead, even local sellers will prefer shipping.

Verifying a Posting

A posting may need to be verified before it will be published. craigslist only asks for a phone code while you are in the posting process.

Thank you for reaching out to me regarding this vacancy. I am interested in hearing more about the job opportunity and would like to arrange a preliminary call. You can reach me during office hours on [Your phone number]. Please let me know whether you have time to speak this coming week.

Tell job seekers what your business is all about. Create a highlight reel of the company's accomplishments, team, awards, products/services, culture, and brand. Salary and benefits – Be upfront and honest about pay and benefits. Job seekers want to know this info sooner than later.

How do you respond after getting a job? ›

When you reply directly from Craigslist, your email address will be visible to the recipient. To reply anonymously, you need to create a free Web-based email address, which does not contain identifiable information.

You can respond to a rental ad by writing your precise requirements - your budget, the area in which you're looking for a home, and the type (sharing/private) of accommodation you want. If you're comfortable enough, share your contact information too.

Once you're ready to accept or decline the offer, do so in writing. If you've already accepted over the phone, follow up with an email. In the email, confirm the details of the offer and note when you'll start the job.

Be familiar with Craigslist

Scammers often create lookalike sites to lure buyers into paying for items that don't exist. Always confirm the URL before finalizing a purchase. Craigslist does not back any transaction on its site. If you're offered purchase protection at a price, you're looking at a scam.