Posting a Job on CL = Flakes! - GoFuckYourself.com

96ukssob · 08-06-2012, 12:59 PM

We've put up several sales job posting on craiglist and its been a headache dealing with the responses.

Since it's a sales job, we only put a phone number... I want to hear why you are good at sales, not see a resume full of sales jobs. The calls I've gotten have been anywhere from okay to idiots wanting money up front... WTF?!?!

So far, we had 3 candidates that were supposed to start with us. One on Friday and two today. The guy from Friday insisted on that I buy him an iPad to do work. I said I would no problem after he closes his first deal, as an iPad is not needed. Rather, he told me if I didn't get him an iPad, he wasn't going to work.

Today, BOTH guys flaked. The one this morning, never heard from him. No calls, nothing. 2nd guy was supposed to be here this afternoon and I called him five minutes after he was supposed to be here and said he was finding parking. I waiting 5 minutes later and tried again, but no answer.

Although this is a sales position, you would think there is people that want jobs and will work for money. Most are just looking for a handout with some easy cash so they can keep checking updates on Facebook

alcstrategy · 08-06-2012, 01:02 PM

Craigslist is a cesspool I have no idea why you would go there

ShoeBox · 08-06-2012, 01:05 PM

i'll take the job

96ukssob · 08-06-2012, 01:12 PM

It's not that difficult in all honesty, not like its MLM or some BS product, so I don't get what the deal with these people. In LA this was easy, we had 10 people in one day and even the guy who was a screen writer made $40k/year giving an almost half-ass effort

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Originally Posted by alcstrategy

Craigslist is a cesspool I have no idea why you would go there

because paying $300 per site is ridiculous considering the responses. Posted on 2 local job boards and one sales board and got 4 responses. None of the qualified.

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Originally Posted by ShoeBox

i'll take the job

If your serious, email me (info in sig) your info and where you live. I'll setup a time to talk.

ninavain · 08-06-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by alcstrategy

Craigslist is a cesspool I have no idea why you would go there

+2
anyone looking for a JOB on CL is raggedy as fuck or a killer

Failed · 08-06-2012, 02:08 PM

I've decided to start looking for design and content writing work now that I have all of my sites updated into the new year and don't want to keep building. Craigslist, among other places, has been where I've been responding to ads. I find it's the same thing with people offering work. They want their work done for nothing, or for my "great benefit of adding their site to my portfolio."

So far I've had one solid gig after emailing at the very least 100 people from all over the country. That was for a $50 Ebay template, lol.

What type of sales person are you looking for? I use to sell lubricants (seriously) for a local oil company. It was one of my favorite positions. I traveled up and down New Jersey talking with people and taking orders all day long.

epitome · 08-06-2012, 02:13 PM

Are you offering base/draw or commission only? A seasoned sales rep won't take you seriously if you cannot offer a modest base of say at least $15k a year.

NetwErk GUrl · 08-06-2012, 02:14 PM

I must be naive, because your story of 3 different flakes seems like awful bad luck... not typical! But by people's responses I can see that's not true. It makes me wonder about people who are having difficulty finding work (I have an under-employed friend) if all you need to do is show up on time.... geez!

Good luck finding a candidate!

Failed · 08-06-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by epitome

Are you offering base or commission only? A seasoned sales rep won't take you seriously if you cannot offer a modest base of say at least $15k a year.

That's true. I made a base salary of $26k with commissions and a company vehicle.

pamon · 08-06-2012, 02:30 PM

craigslist has a bunch of questionable jobs for sure, but some legit ones as well. It's $25 to post in major cities and a cheaper way to advertise for most companies. I'm in the job hunt besides my content biz but find CL hard as hell to figure out job wise. GL.

Coup · 08-06-2012, 02:51 PM

Craigslist is the homepage of every flake. Of that I am more than convinced lol...

96ukssob · 08-06-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Failed

I've decided to start looking for design and content writing work now that I have all of my sites updated into the new year and don't want to keep building. Craigslist, among other places, has been where I've been responding to ads. I find it's the same thing with people offering work. They want their work done for nothing, or for my "great benefit of adding their site to my portfolio."

So far I've had one solid gig after emailing at the very least 100 people from all over the country. That was for a $50 Ebay template, lol.

What type of sales person are you looking for? I use to sell lubricants (seriously) for a local oil company. It was one of my favorite positions. I traveled up and down New Jersey talking with people and taking orders all day long.

I used to post in the services section to help people out, was a complete waste of time. some would say "why would i pay you when I go to XYZ agency and they dont charge me?" thats because they are taking 50% of your money and putting it in their pocket!

I'm looking for a sales person who can generate their own leads. I'll show you how to prospect, but you will need to reach out to the companies. They are not essentially cold calls as they are already marketing online, but its a matter of being confident in yourself to pitch the service. Most will get it and we have a lot of very happy customers who's campaigns perform amazingly.

If you are interested, shoot me an email with your info. We have an office in central PA and Long Island NY, so NJ would work good and can teach you this stuff very quickly

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Originally Posted by epitome

Are you offering base/draw or commission only? A seasoned sales rep won't take you seriously if you cannot offer a modest base of say at least $15k a year.

We're hiring for 1 position with a base and the others are commission only. This is not something that takes months to earn money, we pay a good amount % on each sale and it is recurring. Even if you are average, you can still easily make a few thousand per month.

Salesmen who often seek out a base salary are ones that are A) not confident in their abilities enough or B) just looking for some money to get by until they can find another job.

I've been hiring sales people and working with them for 10 years in the SEM industry, everyone that got paid a base performed less than commission only

You can have our own opinion on base vs. no base, but I'm telling you from experience, unless it is a commodities broker or some long term close, base salaries pretty much lead to lousy salesmen.

Our base position is more in-house and requires some biz dev skills so we can approach larger deals as a team. The close rate is longer, therefore we offer compensation for that.

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Originally Posted by Coup

Craigslist is the homepage of every flake. Of that I am more than convinced lol...

08-06-2012, 12:59 PM	#1
96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	Posting a Job on CL = Flakes! We've put up several sales job posting on craiglist and its been a headache dealing with the responses. Since it's a sales job, we only put a phone number... I want to hear why you are good at sales, not see a resume full of sales jobs. The calls I've gotten have been anywhere from okay to idiots wanting money up front... WTF?!?! So far, we had 3 candidates that were supposed to start with us. One on Friday and two today. The guy from Friday insisted on that I buy him an iPad to do work. I said I would no problem after he closes his first deal, as an iPad is not needed. Rather, he told me if I didn't get him an iPad, he wasn't going to work. Today, BOTH guys flaked. The one this morning, never heard from him. No calls, nothing. 2nd guy was supposed to be here this afternoon and I called him five minutes after he was supposed to be here and said he was finding parking. I waiting 5 minutes later and tried again, but no answer. Although this is a sales position, you would think there is people that want jobs and will work for money. Most are just looking for a handout with some easy cash so they can keep checking updates on Facebook __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

08-06-2012, 02:08 PM	#6
Failed Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,301	I've decided to start looking for design and content writing work now that I have all of my sites updated into the new year and don't want to keep building. Craigslist, among other places, has been where I've been responding to ads. I find it's the same thing with people offering work. They want their work done for nothing, or for my "great benefit of adding their site to my portfolio." So far I've had one solid gig after emailing at the very least 100 people from all over the country. That was for a $50 Ebay template, lol. What type of sales person are you looking for? I use to sell lubricants (seriously) for a local oil company. It was one of my favorite positions. I traveled up and down New Jersey talking with people and taking orders all day long. __________________ (ICQ - 664784872)

08-06-2012, 02:14 PM	#8
NetwErk GUrl Here to wErk Industry Role: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 550	I must be naive, because your story of 3 different flakes seems like awful bad luck... not typical! But by people's responses I can see that's not true. It makes me wonder about people who are having difficulty finding work (I have an under-employed friend) if all you need to do is show up on time.... geez! Good luck finding a candidate! __________________ Ananda Sisk - Client Relations RocketGate Primary for high volume merchants across the industry icq: 301-253-746 --- mobile: 1.916.342.4386 --- skype: ananda.sisk --- mail: [email protected]

08-06-2012, 02:30 PM	#10
pamon Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,110	craigslist has a bunch of questionable jobs for sure, but some legit ones as well. It's $25 to post in major cities and a cheaper way to advertise for most companies. I'm in the job hunt besides my content biz but find CL hard as hell to figure out job wise. GL. __________________ Email: [email protected] Skype: davidamodt. / TG: Davidamodt US Adult Content & Porn Writer Project/Sites/Tubes/Reviews & More

08-06-2012, 01:02 PM	#2
alcstrategy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 124	Craigslist is a cesspool I have no idea why you would go there

08-06-2012, 01:05 PM	#3
ShoeBox So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brazil Posts: 2,056	i'll take the job

08-06-2012, 02:13 PM	#7
epitome So Fucking Lame Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 12,156	Are you offering base/draw or commission only? A seasoned sales rep won't take you seriously if you cannot offer a modest base of say at least $15k a year.

08-06-2012, 02:51 PM	#11
Coup 🚨 PBBC International 🚨 Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: /👁\ Posts: 9,931	Craigslist is the homepage of every flake. Of that I am more than convinced lol...