Where to Post a Job Opening?

I look for jobs on Craigslist but with the understanding that many of them are nothing more than scams. She should research posting on online job sites like Career Builder, even OhioMeansJobs.com. Not sure if there's a rule about posting jobs here but you got my ears perked up about the opening already.

...she's been told that a very simple classified ad in the Blade will cost more than $600.

$600 to place an ad in a dying medium with a dwindling readership to reach a 50+ demographic of which you aren't guaranteed that it will indeed reach the people you want to apply for the job? Oh yeah! Or in the world of Charlie Sheen: "DUH, WINNING!"

Will these newspapers ever, ever understand that the classified ad revenue...which was once their biggest profitable scam ever...is not coming back. Ever.

Agree with WW--take it online...and look for perhaps an industry specific job website if that is appropriate.

I post all of our jobs on Craigslist
Paying for help wanted ads is insane

Is it an IT job by chance? After today I've started putting my feelers out.

To answer your question it really depends on the position. If it's entry level/customer service/etc then the paper or craigslist is an option. It's also good for other employees to know since they might know someone who could fill the spot (a lot of jobs are found via word of mouth).

If it's middle-upper class then monster.com or even a local temp agency is a possibility.

Best of luck to your friend and the new hire.

"ad in the Blade will cost more than $600"

I'm curious why so high. They piggyback on monster.com wonder how much it would be just to go to monster directly and cut out the middle man.

There was also a lot of ads last summer/fall for people wanting to post unlimited jobs for a modest sum.Believe it's toledohelpwanted.com

I suspect part of the reason for the charge is that you get Monster.com with it? I know Monster.com is at least $250-$300 for a basic posting as well.

My sis in Florida got a great job from Craigslist. She sent her resume and 2 minutes later got a phone call for an interview, I kid you not. Put it up there while you're exploring other options, can't hurt. Good luck!

Heck, tell us what it is! If Coffee's not interested, I might be!

My last two employees came from Craig's List. No cost what-so-ever. Good employees. The nice thing is you can tell more about the job and it's requirements instead of paying the Blade by the word.

I had them respond to an email address I set up just for responses. You get to do a preliminary review anonymously and select only the best to come in for an application.

I just posted a position for one of my clients on monster.com, it was $120 for 14 days. We also posted on Craigslist. Last time we had this opening we posted both places, had qualified candidates from both but think the winning candidate came from Craiglist.

If It is IT I suggest Dice.com, Monster is good to, but Dice is more specific to Tech jobs.

Scratch The Blade and go with Craigslist. GlassCityGuy is right about Dice.

You could also post the job here on ToledoTalk, but before you do please remember that not all the contributors on ToledoTalk are as sensitive, considerate and magnanimous as, say, AnonymousCoward.

Of course if this is a customer service position you'd probably do best to advertize it on SwampBubbles.

You might also pass the word on Facebook and ask other like-minded folks if they know anyone. Birds of a feather, as the saying goes.

I have been amazed at times at how a few mentions on Facebook can spark interest. Last year we had a garage sale and I guess at least 20 people drove over because they heard about the sale on FB. I also put word out for a neighbor who was looking for a higher-end corporate sales job, and seven FB friends sent word about openings at their workplaces. He ended up getting hired by one of the companies, and the process did not cost antone a nickel, save for Mark Zuckerberg's servers. He can afford it.

Lots of IT jobs in NW Ohio right now INC…

I know most of the Fortune 1000 companies around us are hiring IT right now. Just hit all the local companies’ web sites.

Linkedin, twitter, facebook, craigslist,jobzoom.com, ebayclassifieds.com, job.com , monster.com, bullhornreach.com

:)

Review the classifieds jobs section in the Blade any day - even Sunday...how many do you see? What category? It all comes down to what the position is and what industry, company, etc.

I think I am becoming an expert on this subject in the last year. I will tell you I got really good results off of CraigsList. A lot depends on what kind of job it is. A nice entry level, non-degreed job, Craigslist is a good option.

madjack - I just shot mt dew out my nose. SwampBubbles. That was funny.

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