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How to Find Work on CraigslistWhere are countless websites where we are able to find work. However, Craigslist offers an easy-to-use, community-feel outlet for finding work. The website's popularity grows continuously offering a myriad of jobs. This success is directly connected with the ability of placing an advertisment for free. Because of this easy to use feature, the amount of listings is enormous. By sifting through the many jobs, you can find many things that fit your particular niche perfectly. Or if you choose to do more of a marketing approach, you can post an ad about the services you offered within the services forum on Graigslist, this will further expand your writing business as well. Looking for Ads1. Go to the website: www.craigslist.org 2. Choose which location fits your needs mostly (for writers, you can search for jobs anywhere as long as the employer is looking for a telecommute worker) 3. Look for writing/editing jobs and/or gigs (HINT: If you do SEO, look through Computer Gigs too). 4. Click on a particular job to read more specific details 5. If a job tickles your fancy, click the reply to address and reply with a cover letter stating your interest, your experience and/or anything else that the employer requests from you. Waiting for a response comes next. Some people choose to send follow up emails, often times employers receives hundreds of replies and your continued interest may catch their eye. Sample cover letter: My name is (INSERT NAME HERE), a East Coast full-time freelancer. With nearly 9 + years of web content/magazine/newspaper and marketing writing, I work closely with clients to guarantee their ultimate satisfaction. Most recently, I have been involved in web content & SEO article writing, press releases, book research projects as well as various copywriting works. I have also have various editing experience with publications as well as editing articles, essays, cover letters, resumes, thesis papers and book manuscripts. I have attached my resume for your review. The following link is a portfolio page of some of the many pieces I have had published: (INSERT LINK HERE) The bottom line is this, I'm experienced, good and can guarantee quality work. I would love to hear more about this project and discuss more details with you. Sincerely, Your name here If you decide to post your own ad, this can up your business as well. Placing an Ad* Log into your account name * Click post ad and choose the location * Choose services (creative for writing) * Construct a detailed and interesting post about your services, experiences, ultimately this is more creative and fun than that of a cover letter, so that people are intrigued to contact you further. * NOTE: I discourage the use of your name or any of your links in this advertisements because of the chance of spam. Create a reply that can be sent to inquiries that include this information. SAMPLE AD: Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my reply. I am a East Coast full time freelancer. With nearly 9 + years of web content/magazine/newspaper and marketing writing, I work closely with clients to guarantee their ultimate satisfaction. Most recently, I have been involved in web content & press releases, book research projects as well as various copywriting works. I have also have various editing experience with publications as well as editing articles, essays, cover letters, resumes, thesis papers and book manuscripts. Some sites I've written include: MOST RECENT: (include urls here) OTHERS: (include more urls here) I hope to hear from you soon about any potential projects you may want me to work on. Thank you for your consideration! NOTICE HOW THE AD HAS JUST CHANGED A BIT FROM THE COVER LETTER THAT YOU SEND. This allows you to utilize both pieces to further extend the initial writing and also allows employers to see your wiliness to find work in your field. They may recognize your post and instantly hire you for another project. Again, you now much wait for inquiries to come to your inbox. While the tasks seem easy, the waiting process is often the most difficult. Because of the various options given to the freelance community because of Craigslist, people can work at home more easily. The more ads you place or reply to, the more likely the chances of getting a job is. Don't take it personally if you don't hear things right away or don't get a reply at all. Often times, employer's inboxes are full and before they get to your reply, they hire another; it has nothing to do with your own personal writing abilities. Luck has a large part of the process. Check the website often for updates. Some of the best jobs are hired immediately. Be on the lookout and make some serious dough from the privacy of your own home! Happy hunting and marketing. Writing has never been more marketable and rewarding. privacy policy |
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