If someone is looking for a job in a new city to which they have just moved, a quick website search using craigslist might be helpful. Craigslist is an internet-based classifieds forum. Craigslist has been on the web since 1996, a year after it was initially founded by Craig Newmark (O'Hara). This site features an easy to use classified search of several hundred items ranging from jobs to household appliances. By simply picking a search category or keyword, the user can be instantly connected to several matching items. .
Craigslist is available in most major metropolitan areas. For instance, by searching for craigslist in Kansas City, the user will be directed to kansascity.craigslist.org. Currently there are over five hundred cities, in which craigslist serves worldwide (Saxena). Once the user has arrived at the website, using it is a snap. An example would be if a user who possesses a skilled craft or is in need of a job. From the home page the user can look to the right and see that under the jobs listings there is another link called skilled trade/craft that will narrow your search. From there the user will be directed to another page which has paid listings from potential employers listed by the most recent date posted. A user can then simply read through the listings posted, click one that interests them and read the details on how to obtain further information. .
With spring in full season, one might be looking for a lawn mower to keep the grass cut but not wanting to pay retail for a new mower. Craigslist can aide in this predicament by allowing the user to search the ads posted for lawn mowers for sale. By looking under the for sale and lawn + garden link, the user can narrow their search option and type in lawn mower or enter a specific brand to search for what they are looking for. Several ads will appear with details of each listed and a means to contact the seller.
