Craigslist is a great way to reach caregivers in your local community and diversify your recruiting beyond traditional job boards. While every market is different, many agencies use Craigslist to supplement Indeed and other recruiting channels throughout the year.

This guide walks you through creating a Craigslist job post using your Augusta application link so applicants flow directly into your Augusta hiring workflow.

In This Article

• Create a Craigslist account
• Create your caregiver job post
• Connect your Augusta application
• Best practices

Step 1: Create a Craigslist Account

If you don't already have a Craigslist account with billing enabled:

1. Go to Craigslist and create an account.
2. Complete the Paid Posting Account application.
3. For What type of account are you primarily interested in?, select Healthcare.
4. Enter your company and billing information.
5. Complete Craigslist's verification process.

If you already have a Craigslist account, skip to Step 2.

Step 2: Create Your Job Posting

After logging in:

1. Click Create a Posting.
2. Select the city where you're hiring.
3. Choose:
   • Posting type: Job Offered
   • Job category: Healthcare

Step 3: Write Your Job Post

A few small details can make your posting more effective.

Posting Title

Keep your title simple and clear.

Example:

Now Hiring: Full-Time Caregivers – No Experience Required

Job Description

• Include your caregiver job description.
• Highlight your pay, benefits, and schedule.
• Include your Augusta application link near the top and bottom of the post.

To find your application link:

Augusta Dashboard → Copy Application Link → Craigslist

Using the Craigslist application link allows Augusta to track applicants coming from Craigslist.

Learn more: Track Where Applicants Come From with Custom Application Links.

Compensation

Always include your pay range. Caregivers are much more likely to apply when compensation is clearly listed.

Contact Email

If adding an email address, select Do not allow replies so applicants apply through Augusta instead of emailing your office.

Step 4: Add Images

Craigslist allows you to upload images with your posting.

Consider including:

• Your agency logo
• Team or caregiver photos
• Your Augusta Smart Post header image

Images help your posting stand out and build trust with applicants.

Step 5: Preview & Publish

Before publishing, double-check:

• Your Augusta application link
• Pay information
• Images
• Job location

Craigslist postings typically run for 30 days before needing to be renewed.

If you're hiring in multiple cities, create a separate posting for each location.

Best Practices

• Use a simple, descriptive job title.
• Include your pay range.
• Add your Augusta application link near the top and bottom of the post.
• Upload photos to help your posting stand out.
• Use a Craigslist-specific Augusta application link so you can track results.

In Summary

Craigslist can be an effective supplemental recruiting channel for reaching local caregivers.

By connecting your Craigslist posting to Augusta, every applicant flows directly into your hiring workflow, making it easy to manage applicants and measure results alongside your other recruiting sources.