Media Meditation #1: Craigslist

As a freshman in college I am sure that I am not the only one who considers themselves to be a broke freshman, and indeed I am. As a solution to my money problems, I decided to go on a job hunt. Instead of the typical job hunt, which would consist of me going to stores and applying or checking bulletin boards around campus for openings, I decided to search Craigslist, www.craigslist.com
Craigslist is a communal site where you can buy, sell, or trade nearly anything, You can find job openings, car sales, used furniture and even escort services. I've used craigslist before when looking for a new car, unfortunately i did not find anything on craigslist that interested me.
Employers and companies use Craigslist as a medium to attract prospective future employees. Craigslist is updated constantly, people are free to post an ad 24/7 and there are hundreds of ads posted daily. Not all job opportunities appeal to me, but when there is one that does i am able to get into touch with that specific employer and set up an interview and receive feedback via email or phone. Here is an example of an ad tht interested me and I actually applied for: http://burlington.craigslist.org/mar/1472088784.html
Craigslist and classified sites alike attack the neocortex when you are deciphering which ads suite you and which don't, after all I am not qualified for every job opportunity posted.
Craiglist is also a technological shift by taking something that usually would be done in person and then transforming it and making these ads available online to be viewed at a persons convenience. I am able to apply for jobs without even getting up.
All the employers on craigslist also try to persuade potential employees to apply for this job by making it seem as if they really need that persons help to make the company successful.