Ok, here's my little money making tip as per HarRRo's request
I was going to put up something pretty in depth, but then I realized that a lot of members may not have any startup cash or page building knowledge, so I figured I'd throw up a simple Craigslist tactic that makes me about $120-$160 a day.
Basically it's all about posting help wanted ads in sections like "customer service" "office help" anywhere where a telecommute position could be offered.
Make your ad look good, something like "We are a cutting edge software firm seeking an experienced customer service rep. The qualified candidate should have moderate knowledge of Microsoft office, email, and excellent communication skills, telecommute is offered for the right applicant. Please forward a resume and cover letter for consideration."
By posting variations of this ad talking about different types of companies looking to fill different types of positions in numerous cities, you'll receive literally hundreds of resumes a day. Just make sure you include the word "telecommute" in the ad, and also check the "telecommute ok" box before submitting.
I grab all the emails, wait about a week, and then start sending them a few affiliate offers about work from home jobs, telecommute placement companies etc. I have their name and say in the email that they are receiving the ad because they requested information on available positions in _____<---whatever position they applied for, so it all looks legit and I always give them a place to unsubscribe to add even more legitimacy.
Now that's the simple way, and I should mention DO NOT USE AN AUTORESPONDER, not only will it basically show the applicant that you are fake, but it will get you ad flagged in minutes. Instead grab the emails and throw them in an excel sheet for mailings about a week later.
Want to get even more in depth and make some serious money each day? Of course you do, but it takes a little internet and phone work.....
Many staffing agencies, temp and otherwise offer a referral fee for anyone you as a "headhunter" bring to them.
So let's you posted your ad in Tampa Bay CL, you'll be getting about 30 resumes within a day from the Tampa area and also a few random ones, but we're only worried about Tampa right now. Now you do a search for "staffing agencies tampa" and no doubt there will be 30 of them in the tampa area. Call them up and say "Hi I was wondering if you offer a referral fee for placing applicants with your firm" Many will offer this, if they say no, ask to speak to a manager and let them know you can send dozens of new applicants each week.
Sounds crazy, but most people don't think to use a staffing agency, and the competition between staffing firms is so fierce that they want as many resumes as they can get on file. Most firms have no idea how to market online because they are primarily local and don't see the point in doing anything but getting in the yellow pages and being listed with the chamber of commerce. You as an internet marketer can exploit this and make a very nice income grabbing resumes for dozens of cities.
If you like to keep it simple, the email method works just fine by itself for a nice average each month of about $120 a day. Hope it helps.
Last edited by Luther13z; 02-20-2008 at 12:29 AM.
Reason: Harro started this thread to be used, not to start others.
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