Social networking is powerful because it brings together people of similar interests, backgrounds, ideas, and goals. It is an engine supporting global, national, and local productivity, rapid interactions, convenience, creativity, community, and awareness. Two of my most frequently used social networking sites are Craigslist and Ebay.
Craigslist has helped me obtain suitable jobs straight out of high school. I was amazed at the speed of things. The day after I sent out my resume, I would receive numerous calls from employers asking if I can come in for an interview. I'm glad the old fashion way of flipping through different newspapers' classifieds, deciphering 8 words job description, and calling endless phone numbers is finally wearing thin. Although some employers for fear of being reprimanded by their CEO or investors, do not reveal the company's name when hiring, but the fact remains that they confidentially seek out real people and real talent right where it is all happening. I've also lived on my own for the past 3 years and without Craigslist, I may have experienced what it is like to be homeless. Apartments and rooms for rent are posted with rent price, pictures, phone numbers to contact, nearby groceries and transportations. One of the great attributes of Craigslist is the structure/organization. The sites are separated by location, then categories of jobs, housing, services, discussions, even personals and for sale. And under these categories are more specific subcategories. It is very user friendly and always updated. Amongst finding a job and a place to live, I've also bought a used bike, sold an acoustic guitar and bought tickets for a Broadway show.
Ebay is my place to practice saving on purchases. I can find almost any product (with the exception of food) on this site. Searches can be customized by price and shipping, time, distance, etc. I also have the opportunity to buy a desired item for a more affordable price and sell one for a small listing fee. The listing fee is quite controversial today with Ebay lowering the listing fee by up to 50% but also increasing its commission on items that do sell. Some sellers are looking to other e-commerce such as Amazon.com that doesn't charge independent sellers. Will you stick with Ebay?
Craigslist has helped me obtain suitable jobs straight out of high school. I was amazed at the speed of things. The day after I sent out my resume, I would receive numerous calls from employers asking if I can come in for an interview. I'm glad the old fashion way of flipping through different newspapers' classifieds, deciphering 8 words job description, and calling endless phone numbers is finally wearing thin. Although some employers for fear of being reprimanded by their CEO or investors, do not reveal the company's name when hiring, but the fact remains that they confidentially seek out real people and real talent right where it is all happening. I've also lived on my own for the past 3 years and without Craigslist, I may have experienced what it is like to be homeless. Apartments and rooms for rent are posted with rent price, pictures, phone numbers to contact, nearby groceries and transportations. One of the great attributes of Craigslist is the structure/organization. The sites are separated by location, then categories of jobs, housing, services, discussions, even personals and for sale. And under these categories are more specific subcategories. It is very user friendly and always updated. Amongst finding a job and a place to live, I've also bought a used bike, sold an acoustic guitar and bought tickets for a Broadway show.
Ebay is my place to practice saving on purchases. I can find almost any product (with the exception of food) on this site. Searches can be customized by price and shipping, time, distance, etc. I also have the opportunity to buy a desired item for a more affordable price and sell one for a small listing fee. The listing fee is quite controversial today with Ebay lowering the listing fee by up to 50% but also increasing its commission on items that do sell. Some sellers are looking to other e-commerce such as Amazon.com that doesn't charge independent sellers. Will you stick with Ebay?
2 comments:
I haven't used Craigslist, but after reading this, you may have convinced me to start doing so. The part about the jobs is not only intriguing, but surprising as well because of other job sites like Monster.
As for eBay and food, I wonder if you've heard of the half eaten sandwich story. Of course, it started as a joke. The bidding even went up to over a million dollars. In the end, the seller tried to take the buyer to court, because bidding on an item is a binding contract. I'm afraid that's where the story ends; I didn't get to read the rest.
Hi I liked your perspective on Social Networking. I've used both Craigslist and Ebay to varying degrees of success. When I first used ebay it was to sell off an old videogame that was worth a lot more than I paid for it. I kind of miss that game a little bit, and wish I hadn't sold it, but I know if I ever want it down the line I'm sure someone will be online to sell it back to me.
I used Craigslist, like you, to get a job. I actually signed up for and used every single other job site out there, like Monster and the others, but I got zero responses. So I went on Craigslist and shortly after sending out my resume I got a job. It wasn't a great job, and I don't do it anymore, but it was a job and it paid the bills at the time.
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