FACEBOOK has revived a popular feature two years after it was axed from the social network.
The tool was first introduced in 2017 but is making a big comeback with Facebook Marketplace.
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Users will find job listings – though this time it focuses more on “local entry-level job opportunities”.
On first look, it appears to be more like the sort of odd jobs you can find on Taskraddit.
There are some job listings that are banned too, such as any adult services or anything drug related.
Childcare is also not allowed, according to The Verge.
Employers can add an job ad for free on the social network, which will appear on a dedicated tab on Facebook Marketplace or across Groups and Pages.
“Finding a job should be easy and accessible,” Meta says.
“Whether you’re looking for your first real job or a part-time gig, Facebook’s new job tool helps you find and apply for the kind of work you want.”
Jobs are also only available in the US for now.
But may well expand to other regions like the UK later as they tend to do.
Facebook initially removed the Jobs feature for the UK in 2022, before the US followed suit a year later.
Top tips when buying on Facebook Marketplace
Be scammer-aware
As a general rule of thumb, deal locally, and face-to-face. If someone asks you to ship an item, be wary. Only use secure methods of payment, look at buyer and seller reviews, and inspect an item closely before purchasing it. Stick to Messenger to communicate as well.
Choose wealthy areas to get high-end items at low prices
A well-to-do person who is selling something on Marketplace probably doesn’t know or doesn’t care what their item is worth. This is a jackpot scenario for a buyer.
Don’t be afraid to haggle
If an item has been listed for weeks, offer 25% below the list price. It’s likely the seller will counter offer, but you’ll still get the item for less than originally priced.
Don’t send the auto-filled “Is this item still available?” message
If you notice an item is well-priced and desirable, and you really like it, don’t wait around. Send a friendly opening message with an offer, and make the transaction hassle-free for the seller.
Keep search items as broad as possible
Assume the seller doesn’t know exactly what they have, where it’s from, what the material is, what the design style is, or how much it’s worth—and cast a wide net.
