# Undressed Odd Jobvertising Clothes-Free Candidates Flood the Craigslist Job Market By Alex Covert | Published 2009-01-18 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/will-work-for-clothes-people-seek-jobs References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/AlexCovert) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/geishaboy500/100043823/) Is this a front for prostitution? A sign of just how bad the economy really is? Or, is there a larger nudist population than I was aware of? Regardless, there is a growing number of nude workers posting their “skills” on Craigslist. There's a [Detroit plumber](http://detroit.craigslist.org/hss/981101242.html), a [Las Vegas drywaller](http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/hss/988216269.html) and a [Portland handyman](http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/lbs/995108303.html). This certainly redefines the term “odd jobs” around the house. **Implications** - Contemporary society is consistently saturated with a variety of products, and companies must take risks to stand out in a competitive marketplace. Using tactics such as [shockvertising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-clean-you-can-kiss-it) and sexual appeal are two examples of how a business can employ specific publicity strategies to garner attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shockvertising:** Opportunity for businesses to use provocative and attention-grabbing advertisements to stand out in a saturated market. - **Gig Economy:** Emerging trend of workers offering unique and unconventional services to meet specific demands. - **Alternative Employment:** Increasing number of individuals seeking unconventional job opportunities outside of traditional sectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** Opportunity for ad agencies to help businesses create impactful and controversial campaigns. - **Platform Economy:** Industry providing platforms and marketplaces for individuals to offer and find unique and unconventional services. - **Adult Entertainment:** Potential industry to attract workers seeking unconventional employment opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Furniture Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cushiest-internship-in-america.md) - [Cheeky Job Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ranch-hand.md) - [Sensual Pizza Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-naked-pizza.md) - [Respectful Nudist Beach Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tradition-of-nudism-in-catalonia.md) - [Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underpaid-women.md) - [Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoplift-campaign.md) - [Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated.md) - [Adult Content-Themed Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-beers.md) - [Flexible Job Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alert-jobs.md)