I’ve posted 2 jobs recently on both Linkedin and the Austin Craigslist. I realize there are a whole host of variables that affect the results — I’m not drawing any conclusions. I just think it’s interesting info.
Tech Project Manager: contract, half time for
~ 4 months.
- Posting length: 1 week
- Total resumes: 14
- Craigslist resumes: 10
- Linkedin resumes: 4
- Promising resumes: 6
- Interviews (in person only): 5
- Source of hire: Linkedin
Personal/Executive Assistant: 1/2 – 3/4 time
- Posting length: 2 days
- Total resumes: 42
- Craigslist resumes: 38
- Linkedin resumes: 4
- Promising resumes: 13
- Phone interviews: 7
- In-person interviews: 2
- Source of hire: Craigslist
Linkedin cost: $390
Craigslist cost: $0
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1 dcurtis // Feb 9, 2008 at 3:36 pm
So - which venue netted you the most “followed-up” resumes - those that got past first level screen? I like hiring online-savvy people through online venues, and LinkedIn has a bit higher barrier to entry than Craigslist - so my assumption would be, we get more “prequalified” follow-through folks from LI. But would love your take.
2 Julie Gomoll // Feb 9, 2008 at 3:56 pm
I got more response in general from Craigslist. In the case of the Assistant position, I got lots of promising resumes, but a lot more junk as well.
For the PM position Linkedin gave me fewer, but much higher quality respondents.
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