I’ve written about the wonders of Craigslist before. But it’s like the gift that keeps on giving.

I’m hiring some new writers so on Wednesday I posted the position on Craigslist. That day alone, I received five applications. Two were strong. One really strong. And it didn’t cost me a dime.

Craigslist is probably best suited for companies looking to hire tech-savvy or younger workers since they’re the ones who tend to spend more time online. But you can’t beat the price. Please send Craigslist hiring stories to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .