Question about craigslist

[Dallas12]

Ok my question is has anyone ever applyed for a job from craigslist. I have sent out 9 e-mails to jobs posted and got no replays from any one of them. NO JOKES HERE PLEASE I just want to know has anybody ever used craigslist for anything and did they ever get a reply. I would be greatfull to anyone that has used craigslist and got a reply. Because I think it is just strange that I got no replys from any of them.
THANKS DALLAS12

[BnLM5]

Ok my question is has anyone ever applyed for a job from craigslist. I have sent out 9 e-mails to jobs posted and got no replays from any one of them. NO JOKES HERE PLEASE I just want to know has anybody ever used craigslist for anything and did they ever get a reply. I would be greatfull to anyone that has used craigslist and got a reply. Because I think it is just strange that I got no replys from any of them.
THANKS DALLAS12

Dallas, yes I have used Craigslist on many occasions. I have both sold and purchased items on Craigslist. I did not have any problems but I know people that have. The problem with them was they sold some windows and the people gave them a check. When they took the check to the bank they were almost arrested for trying to cash a fake check. I think Craigslist is awesome. I believe that it can be used in a positive way. The important thing is to protect you by paying attention and not making any bad choices when using Craigslist. Be careful not to fall for a scam. People unfortunately are all to often quick to rob and deceive. It's a shame their can't be more honesty. But if we didn't know and understand dishonesty, how then could we appreciate honesty at all? Use Craigslist just be cautious. :)

[freeringo]

I would not be sending random resumes out over craigslist.
Too many scammers! Send out letters of interest and if you are contacted back, then use your own best instincts from there.

[KaciBlakely]

I personally have not used craigslist as a job finder. I also don't know anyone who has success trying to get a job from craigslist.

Jobsonline.com is the source where I found my job and it was great and did what they ask.

Theres also a website snagajob.com

Hope I helped with the helpful sites. This economy is something else and right now I'm just thankful that hubby and I have jobs to begin with.

[KaciBlakely]

I would not be sending random resumes out over craigslist.
Too many scammers! Send out letters of interest and if you are contacted back, then use your own best instincts from there.

I agree with Ringo tenfold on this one. Scammers and craigslist are to be looked out for, for sure.

[Dallas12]

I would not be sending random resumes out over craigslist.
Too many scammers! Send out letters of interest and if you are contacted back, then use your own best instincts from there.

I have not sented out my resume but I did say if you would like I could send you my resume. And most of the companys I know I would not send out any info to any one on the net in less I knew who I was sending it to. I would like to thank you all for the info you gave me on this question.

[KaciBlakely]

No problem. I don't think I helped that much but if you say I did, I guess I did. The only thing about that site is to be cautious. Really really cautious, because I have heard many horror stories.

[BnLM5]

No problem. I don't think I helped that much but if you say I did, I guess I did. The only thing about that site is to be cautious. Really really cautious, because I have heard many horror stories.

Kaci, now how have you heard MANY horror stories? No offense but I don't think you stop long enough to listen dear. :0

[KaciBlakely]

Excuse me but I have.

It's this thing called the news and if you type in and google things you see on the news, searches pop up and you can read from the official sources themselves.

Have you heard about the emailing scams where people are falling for scams that offer them a lottery or an heritance they never knew they had.

Majority of them are older people so they think it's legitimate but I've heard about many situations like that. And if you haven't you don't pay attention to the news at all because it's a pretty big deal going around.

It involves wiring money if you're thinking of a different one and people get other people to tell them there bank account info and such.

I've seen postings like this on craigslist. The ones that seem just too good to be true.

And there's ones on yahoo answers for people trying to offer other people loans which is rediculous but it has been happening. I just heard of one on the radio this morning in fact.

It's working the same way on craigslist so I'm not surprised. Just do a little research before you are rude.

And I say you were rude because it's going to be taken offensely if you say no offense before hand.

Thats what it is when you preface a sentence with no offense.

Oh well, I don't really care to be talked about badly or insulted anymore. I might not come back because you people keep getting rude with me.

And I thought it was a nice group of people too.

[GloBug]

o boy here we go again. no constructive criticism. bah im done.



ease up not personal attacks. geez

[KaciBlakely]

o boy here we go again. no constructive criticism. bah im done.



ease up not personal attacks. geez

Constructive criticism is not rude and it is not offensive.

If you are prefacing a sentence with no offense, it will be offensive.

Case in point.

And if you have a problem with me, why not pm me, to save both parties embarrassment.

Instead I'm made to look like an *** by the other member because they don't think I pay attention enough to try and listen to what other members are saying when in fact everything I said on this thread has been relevant including my past two post on this thread after I was insulted because it relates to the how many horror stories have you heard part of the question that BNL so kindly asked when they insulted me.

I'm not taking things too personal I guarantee it.

But don't begrudge me because you think I don't know what I'm talking about.

That was the problem I had so I had the need to rant.

Sorry if it was inappropriate on someone else's thread but I was insulted here so it stayed here.

[nodepositneeded]

Enough please.

[KaciBlakely]

This is over now and I posted an apology I hope bnl goes and sees it. I really am sorry.

[Dallas12]

Wow I think this will be the last time I ask a question.LOL

[KaciBlakely]

You are allowed to post questions I'm just hormonal and overreacted!

LOL!

It's all good now though.

[ScareCrowAKA]

If you look closely alot of the jobs listed on craigs list, the same exact job will be posted in other regions as well... scam. I wouldnt use craigs list unless you wanted to purchase stolen goods... or prostitues. Snag-A-Job is good. Otherwise, well known respected news papers and the actual company's website... but the best way 2 get on somewhere? Find someone who works there and get a referrel, a friend of a friend of a friend. Sadly its really not what you know, its who you know.

[KaciBlakely]

Ain't that the truth.

It's not what you know, it's who you know!

That's sad though because so many talented people get over looked because that's just the way it is.

[kingsnthahole]

i have sent out about a bagillion replys for jobs and so far my count on replys are about 5, keep pluggin away i just had an interview from a poster on CL last week...just keep at it and you'll hear back, ALSO it does take them about 2-3 weeks to reply to you so give it some time too

[KaciBlakely]

Well good luck with the job for you.

I hope you get it.

I hope everyone apart of the NDN Family is doing okay in this tough economy.

[kingsnthahole]

you too thanks

[KaciBlakely]

No problem at all. Like encouraging and helping people.

[Dallas12]

Yes I look at all the job posting site and the local newspapers. I just throught I might give CRAIGSLIST a chance. Since their are very few jobs out thier right now, well sooner or later I will find something. Again Thank You all for your input.

[KaciBlakely]

You might really want to try snagajob.com or jobsonline.

Two very credible sites from people I know and I've heard them on tv news too.

Just to throw that in there.

[SSNIGLETT]

1. Biblical Model for Home and Family (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary)

A real controversy exists around the “Biblical Model for Home and Family” course at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The class, for females only, teaches cooking, sewing, and says that wives should submit graciously to their husbands. OK, what I said at the beginning of this article was wrong: I’d much rather sit through “Research Methods and Theory” than learn how to “submit graciously.”

lol I could never submit graciously.

2. Getting Dressed (Princeton)

Seriously, some days getting dressed takes a lot more effort than it should. Enter Princeton’s “Getting Dressed” class, a freshmen-only course that lets students discuss controversial topics such as jeans, baseball caps, tattoos, flip-flops and Chuck Taylors. It’s more complicated than just figuring out what to wear in the morning, though. The class discussed how people use fashion to do everything from study history to assess character. Although it doesn’t appear that the class is offered any longer, Princeton does offer other interesting-sounding freshmen seminars, including “Google and Ye Shall Find?” and “Good to be Shifty: American Swindlers.”

3. Simpson's and Philosophy (Cal-Berkeley)

I’m sure my husband is considering enrolling at the University of California at Berkeley as we speak, just to take “Simpson's and Philosophy.” You’ll need to know more than Simpson's trivia – the class takes an in-depth look at how the long-running cartoon depicts social issues such as racism and politics. Passing the class, which includes writing a 22-minute show for the final exam, earns students two credits.

4. Maple Syrup – The Real Thing (Alfred)

Chances are you probably don’t spend too much brain power pondering maple syrup, besides wondering whether it’s most delicious on French toast or pancakes. Alfred University in New York is changing that for all students who take the course “Maple Syrup – The Real Thing.” It covers every aspect of the sweet breakfast topping, from production to products to, yes, recipes.

5. The Science of Harry Potter (Frostburg State)

Another course near and dear to my heart is “The Science of Harry Potter,” offered at Frostburg State University in Maryland. This class combines the fantastical with the physical by asking if some of the seemingly impossible things in the popular series could actually be plausible. Think about it: if there is a possibility that an invisibility cloak or a flying broomstick could actually exist, wouldn’t you want to know?

6. Oprah Winfrey – The Tycoon (U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Oprah is conquering the world. The talk show, the book club, the magazine… and now, history class? The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offered “History 298: Oprah Winfrey – the Tycoon” in its class schedule several years ago. Like many of the other courses on this list, the class was more than meets the eye. Although it appears to be about the famous talk show queen, the class uses Oprah’s cultural rise to study race, class and gender issues.

7. Far Side Entomology (Oregon State)

I took an entomology class during my undergrad and found it much more interesting than I thought I would. Imagine how enthralled I would have been with Oregon State’s “Far Side Entomology,” which used Gary Larson’s Far Side cartoons to study insects. Larson’s tactic of giving his insects human qualities make them more relatable, which in turn gave students research ideas and questions they may have not otherwise thought of. Before you commence transfer proceedings, know that this class is no longer offered.

8. History of Electronic Dance Music (UCLA)

Do you still love C+C Music Factory? Get pumped to Deee-Lite’s “Groove is in the Heart” while driving? Then the UCLA’s “History of Electronic Dance Music” would probably be a cakewalk for you. According to the syllabus, “Class lectures will deal with the historical narratives told about the music, musical form and technique in dance music, the political and cultural implications of the relentless hedonism of the dance floor, the influence of chemicals and technology on music production and consumption, and the aesthetic possibilities and pitfalls when popular music is no longer synonymous with popular song.”

9. The Future is Lost: TV Series as Cultural Phenomenon (Tufts)

If, like me, you’re desperately jonesing for more Lost, go ahead and enroll at Tufts University, the home of a 13-week Lost seminar. Be prepared to talk about more than Jack’s propensity for crying and Sawyer’s offensive nicknames for the other Lostaways, though. Topics include thematic complexity, mechanical complexity, literary references and philosophies. The course culminates with students pitching an idea for a television series to the rest of their classmates.

10. Goldberg’s Canon: Makin’ Whoopi (Bates)

If you like Whoopi Goldberg’s personality since her The View debut, it’s too bad you missed out on Bates College’s “Goldberg’s Canon: Makin’ Whoopi,” the only course anywhere (that I could find) dedicated to the former Caryn Johnson. As far as I can tell, the last time the class was offered was the 2003-04 school year, so anyone wanting to discuss her “controversial persona as an antagonistic public figure” (so says the syllabus) is out of luck for now.

11. Muppet Magic: Jim Henson’s Art (UC-Santa Cruz)

The class studies how Muppets have changed television, film and art since Jim Henson created them. It's totally rediculous and fabulous in my opinion.

12. The Horror Film in Context (Bowdoin)

I love scary movies – especially bad ones (Chopping Mall, anyone?) So “The Horror Film in Context” would've been awesome had it been offered at my school. It’s not about the psyche of Freddy and Jason, however – students taking the class can expect to discuss why society is infatuated with horror movies and death in general.


I'll go look for new ones but these are classes that have had/do actually exist.

Can you believe it?
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[KaciBlakely]

1. Biblical Model for Home and Family (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary)

A real controversy exists around the “Biblical Model for Home and Family” course at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The class, for females only, teaches cooking, sewing, and says that wives should submit graciously to their husbands. OK, what I said at the beginning of this article was wrong: I’d much rather sit through “Research Methods and Theory” than learn how to “submit graciously.”

lol I could never submit graciously.

2. Getting Dressed (Princeton)

Seriously, some days getting dressed takes a lot more effort than it should. Enter Princeton’s “Getting Dressed” class, a freshmen-only course that lets students discuss controversial topics such as jeans, baseball caps, tattoos, flip-flops and Chuck Taylors. It’s more complicated than just figuring out what to wear in the morning, though. The class discussed how people use fashion to do everything from study history to assess character. Although it doesn’t appear that the class is offered any longer, Princeton does offer other interesting-sounding freshmen seminars, including “Google and Ye Shall Find?” and “Good to be Shifty: American Swindlers.”

3. Simpson's and Philosophy (Cal-Berkeley)

I’m sure my husband is considering enrolling at the University of California at Berkeley as we speak, just to take “Simpson's and Philosophy.” You’ll need to know more than Simpson's trivia – the class takes an in-depth look at how the long-running cartoon depicts social issues such as racism and politics. Passing the class, which includes writing a 22-minute show for the final exam, earns students two credits.

4. Maple Syrup – The Real Thing (Alfred)

Chances are you probably don’t spend too much brain power pondering maple syrup, besides wondering whether it’s most delicious on French toast or pancakes. Alfred University in New York is changing that for all students who take the course “Maple Syrup – The Real Thing.” It covers every aspect of the sweet breakfast topping, from production to products to, yes, recipes.

5. The Science of Harry Potter (Frostburg State)

Another course near and dear to my heart is “The Science of Harry Potter,” offered at Frostburg State University in Maryland. This class combines the fantastical with the physical by asking if some of the seemingly impossible things in the popular series could actually be plausible. Think about it: if there is a possibility that an invisibility cloak or a flying broomstick could actually exist, wouldn’t you want to know?

6. Oprah Winfrey – The Tycoon (U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Oprah is conquering the world. The talk show, the book club, the magazine… and now, history class? The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offered “History 298: Oprah Winfrey – the Tycoon” in its class schedule several years ago. Like many of the other courses on this list, the class was more than meets the eye. Although it appears to be about the famous talk show queen, the class uses Oprah’s cultural rise to study race, class and gender issues.

7. Far Side Entomology (Oregon State)

I took an entomology class during my undergrad and found it much more interesting than I thought I would. Imagine how enthralled I would have been with Oregon State’s “Far Side Entomology,” which used Gary Larson’s Far Side cartoons to study insects. Larson’s tactic of giving his insects human qualities make them more relatable, which in turn gave students research ideas and questions they may have not otherwise thought of. Before you commence transfer proceedings, know that this class is no longer offered.

8. History of Electronic Dance Music (UCLA)

Do you still love C+C Music Factory? Get pumped to Deee-Lite’s “Groove is in the Heart” while driving? Then the UCLA’s “History of Electronic Dance Music” would probably be a cakewalk for you. According to the syllabus, “Class lectures will deal with the historical narratives told about the music, musical form and technique in dance music, the political and cultural implications of the relentless hedonism of the dance floor, the influence of chemicals and technology on music production and consumption, and the aesthetic possibilities and pitfalls when popular music is no longer synonymous with popular song.”

9. The Future is Lost: TV Series as Cultural Phenomenon (Tufts)

If, like me, you’re desperately jonesing for more Lost, go ahead and enroll at Tufts University, the home of a 13-week Lost seminar. Be prepared to talk about more than Jack’s propensity for crying and Sawyer’s offensive nicknames for the other Lostaways, though. Topics include thematic complexity, mechanical complexity, literary references and philosophies. The course culminates with students pitching an idea for a television series to the rest of their classmates.

10. Goldberg’s Canon: Makin’ Whoopi (Bates)

If you like Whoopi Goldberg’s personality since her The View debut, it’s too bad you missed out on Bates College’s “Goldberg’s Canon: Makin’ Whoopi,” the only course anywhere (that I could find) dedicated to the former Caryn Johnson. As far as I can tell, the last time the class was offered was the 2003-04 school year, so anyone wanting to discuss her “controversial persona as an antagonistic public figure” (so says the syllabus) is out of luck for now.

11. Muppet Magic: Jim Henson’s Art (UC-Santa Cruz)

The class studies how Muppets have changed television, film and art since Jim Henson created them. It's totally rediculous and fabulous in my opinion.

12. The Horror Film in Context (Bowdoin)

I love scary movies – especially bad ones (Chopping Mall, anyone?) So “The Horror Film in Context” would've been awesome had it been offered at my school. It’s not about the psyche of Freddy and Jason, however – students taking the class can expect to discuss why society is infatuated with horror movies and death in general.


I'll go look for new ones but these are classes that have had/do actually exist.

Can you believe it?
Reply With Quote

What is this doing in this thread? Just wondering.

[Dallas12]

1. Biblical Model for Home and Family (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary)

A real controversy exists around the “Biblical Model for Home and Family” course at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The class, for females only, teaches cooking, sewing, and says that wives should submit graciously to their husbands. OK, what I said at the beginning of this article was wrong: I’d much rather sit through “Research Methods and Theory” than learn how to “submit graciously.”

lol I could never submit graciously.

2. Getting Dressed (Princeton)

Seriously, some days getting dressed takes a lot more effort than it should. Enter Princeton’s “Getting Dressed” class, a freshmen-only course that lets students discuss controversial topics such as jeans, baseball caps, tattoos, flip-flops and Chuck Taylors. It’s more complicated than just figuring out what to wear in the morning, though. The class discussed how people use fashion to do everything from study history to assess character. Although it doesn’t appear that the class is offered any longer, Princeton does offer other interesting-sounding freshmen seminars, including “Google and Ye Shall Find?” and “Good to be Shifty: American Swindlers.”

3. Simpson's and Philosophy (Cal-Berkeley)

I’m sure my husband is considering enrolling at the University of California at Berkeley as we speak, just to take “Simpson's and Philosophy.” You’ll need to know more than Simpson's trivia – the class takes an in-depth look at how the long-running cartoon depicts social issues such as racism and politics. Passing the class, which includes writing a 22-minute show for the final exam, earns students two credits.

4. Maple Syrup – The Real Thing (Alfred)

Chances are you probably don’t spend too much brain power pondering maple syrup, besides wondering whether it’s most delicious on French toast or pancakes. Alfred University in New York is changing that for all students who take the course “Maple Syrup – The Real Thing.” It covers every aspect of the sweet breakfast topping, from production to products to, yes, recipes.

5. The Science of Harry Potter (Frostburg State)

Another course near and dear to my heart is “The Science of Harry Potter,” offered at Frostburg State University in Maryland. This class combines the fantastical with the physical by asking if some of the seemingly impossible things in the popular series could actually be plausible. Think about it: if there is a possibility that an invisibility cloak or a flying broomstick could actually exist, wouldn’t you want to know?

6. Oprah Winfrey – The Tycoon (U. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)

Oprah is conquering the world. The talk show, the book club, the magazine… and now, history class? The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offered “History 298: Oprah Winfrey – the Tycoon” in its class schedule several years ago. Like many of the other courses on this list, the class was more than meets the eye. Although it appears to be about the famous talk show queen, the class uses Oprah’s cultural rise to study race, class and gender issues.

7. Far Side Entomology (Oregon State)

I took an entomology class during my undergrad and found it much more interesting than I thought I would. Imagine how enthralled I would have been with Oregon State’s “Far Side Entomology,” which used Gary Larson’s Far Side cartoons to study insects. Larson’s tactic of giving his insects human qualities make them more relatable, which in turn gave students research ideas and questions they may have not otherwise thought of. Before you commence transfer proceedings, know that this class is no longer offered.

8. History of Electronic Dance Music (UCLA)

Do you still love C+C Music Factory? Get pumped to Deee-Lite’s “Groove is in the Heart” while driving? Then the UCLA’s “History of Electronic Dance Music” would probably be a cakewalk for you. According to the syllabus, “Class lectures will deal with the historical narratives told about the music, musical form and technique in dance music, the political and cultural implications of the relentless hedonism of the dance floor, the influence of chemicals and technology on music production and consumption, and the aesthetic possibilities and pitfalls when popular music is no longer synonymous with popular song.”

9. The Future is Lost: TV Series as Cultural Phenomenon (Tufts)

If, like me, you’re desperately jonesing for more Lost, go ahead and enroll at Tufts University, the home of a 13-week Lost seminar. Be prepared to talk about more than Jack’s propensity for crying and Sawyer’s offensive nicknames for the other Lostaways, though. Topics include thematic complexity, mechanical complexity, literary references and philosophies. The course culminates with students pitching an idea for a television series to the rest of their classmates.

10. Goldberg’s Canon: Makin’ Whoopi (Bates)

If you like Whoopi Goldberg’s personality since her The View debut, it’s too bad you missed out on Bates College’s “Goldberg’s Canon: Makin’ Whoopi,” the only course anywhere (that I could find) dedicated to the former Caryn Johnson. As far as I can tell, the last time the class was offered was the 2003-04 school year, so anyone wanting to discuss her “controversial persona as an antagonistic public figure” (so says the syllabus) is out of luck for now.

11. Muppet Magic: Jim Henson’s Art (UC-Santa Cruz)

The class studies how Muppets have changed television, film and art since Jim Henson created them. It's totally rediculous and fabulous in my opinion.

12. The Horror Film in Context (Bowdoin)

I love scary movies – especially bad ones (Chopping Mall, anyone?) So “The Horror Film in Context” would've been awesome had it been offered at my school. It’s not about the psyche of Freddy and Jason, however – students taking the class can expect to discuss why society is infatuated with horror movies and death in general.


I'll go look for new ones but these are classes that have had/do actually exist.

Can you believe it?
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I really think you put this one in the wrong thread

[KaciBlakely]

That's exactly what I was going to say but didn't because of the drama this thread had already had. lol.

Well maybe it was just a mistake.

We can get NDN to delete it.