| Do you want to use Craigslist.org to apply for | | | | with it, and so forth. This, alone, will significantly increase |
| construction jobs? How can you increase your | | | | your chances of landing a construction job posted on |
| chances of getting work? | | | | Craigslist. |
| Use a resume. When a construction company posts | | | | Apply for part-time positions too. On Craigslist, you will |
| open positions, they provide a little bit of information. | | | | find a wide range of skilled labor jobs that are both |
| This information should include the position name, skills | | | | full-time and part-time. Your goal may be to find a |
| or training required, duties performed, location, and pay. | | | | full-time job, but don't limit yourself. With a high rate on |
| They will also include a method of contact. Some want | | | | unemployment, many Americans are looking for a job. |
| you to apply in-person, place a phone call, or send an | | | | You can be one of 1,000 applicants. Don't write off |
| email. Regardless of how you make initial contact, | | | | part-time positions. Just work your best and make |
| have a resume on hand. Resumes are professional | | | | sure your new boss knows that you would like to |
| and they increase your chances of landing the job. | | | | advance in the company. You may find yourself |
| Even if a professional resume isn't required, send | | | | working full-time in no time at all! |
| yours. If you don't have a resume, hire the services of | | | | In addition to apply for positions listed under the "jobs," |
| a professional writer or use free templates online. | | | | section on Craigslist.org, there are other ways you can |
| Make sure your resume highlights your skills, like with | | | | find paying clients and projects on the website. There |
| flooring, drywall, roofing, and more. | | | | is a services offered section, as well as a gigs section. |
| Only apply for construction jobs and positions that you | | | | Look in the gigs section for odd construction jobs that |
| are qualified for. Ask a hiring manager what their | | | | you can do with ease. If looking to be a part-time |
| biggest complaint about job applications is and you will | | | | handyman for odd jobs, post your experiences, such |
| likely hear "the number of unqualified applicants." When | | | | as yard work, plumbing, or roof repair in the services |
| you apply for a job that you aren't qualified for, you | | | | offered section. |
| waste everyone's time, including yours. Even if no | | | | Regardless of how you use Craigslist to find paying |
| requirements or job training is listed, use your best | | | | work, always be professional and be detailed in your |
| judgment. It is best to only apply for drywall jobs if you | | | | descriptions. You should find paying work or a full-time |
| have experience hanging drywall. It is best to apply for | | | | job in construction soon. |
| flooring installation positions, if you have experience | | | | |