Help me find a job, and I will pay you $400
Reply to: job-u3ttn-1088151115@craigslist.org
Date: 2009-03-23, 1:07PM EDT
I have been looking for a job since November, and I have been stunned at how little luck I have been having. I am a recent college grad with tons of experience in the areas of television and film production, marketing, and communications…much more than the average college student.
My experience is phenomenal for a recent grad, so I know that is not the problem. It is simply an issue of having to compete with thousands of others for every position I apply to due to the down economy and flooded job market. Who knows if my resume and cover letters are even being read?
So here is the deal. If you are able to arrange an interview for me that leads to a position, I will pay you 400 dollars out of my first pay check. Period. Im even willing to sign a contract.
Here is all that I am requiring from the position:
-It must be in the area of TV/Film (most desired), Media, Communications, marketing, or a related field (willing to consider an administrative position).
-Must be a full time, permanent position (not an internship, not a contract job)
-Must pay at least 27,000 per year.
-Must be in the general NYC area
What I am not looking for from this ad:
Resume help/general career advice (unless you ALSO have a job connection) I’m not saying that I don’t need it, but I have other ways of getting that for free.
Just forwarding of employment ads that you found (I have probably already seen them, and again I can do that myself for free)
So, if you feel you may be able to help please drop me a line. Perhaps there is an open position in the office where you work? Or you have a friend in the biz you can talk to? Im looking for a PERSONAL connection because I have already exhausted all of my own contacts with no luck..
I will respond with my resume, and after taking a look at it you still want to help we can enter into the agreement. If you successfully arrange an interview, I am picked for the position, and I accept the job I will pay you 400 dollars out of my first paycheck from the job.
This is very serious, so serious replies only please. Discretion is no problem. Lets talk
Compensation: $400 after I accept the job

2 Comments
March 23, 2009 at 8:51 PM
At least this person has reasonable salary expectations considering all of their phenomenal experience of not working.
March 23, 2009 at 10:47 PM
That’s not enough to be paying someone for something solid like that. I am sure I could get him a job, but it would take a couple of weeks, so $400 is almost not worth it. Make it 3 payments of $350, and then we can talk.