INFO: HWG-Jobs Admin FAQ 11/5/99

Hello, Jobs List Members: ;-)

This FAQ is sent to all Job List members on the first
Friday of each month to keep you up to date with HWG 
information.  Keep the most current monthly FAQ in a 
convenient location for easy reference to the latest
Guild resources and information on this List.

If you ever have any questions in regards to how to use 
this list or post an opportunity, please do not hesitate to 
mail the List Guides.  The List Guide Team is always 
available to answer your questions about the HWG-Jobs 
List.   We can be reached by emailing <lg-jobs(at)hwg.org> .

Have a great weekend!

Judith Kallos
List Guide
HWG Jobs


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HWG-Jobs Administrative FAQ
Last Updated: 11/5/99
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CONTENTS
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1.  Mailing List Tips for Job Seekers and Employers
2.  What are List Guides?
3.  Who are the HWG-Jobs List Guides?
4.  Can I subscribe to the list without getting so much E-Mail?
5.  How do I subscribe and unsubscribe?
6.  How do I send a message to the list?
7.  What if I am no longer receiving posts from the list?
8.  What is the HWG-Jobs mailing list?
9.  What other mailing lists are available?


1.  Mailing List Tips for Job Seekers and Employers
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JOB SEEKERS:  Be sure read each post carefully and follow the 
instructions on how to apply.  By not paying close attention to a potential
employer's requests, you will make a poor initial impression.  The email to
respond to for each position is noted at the top of each posting for your
convenience.  By just hitting your reply button, you will send your 
information to the List Guide currently on duty - not the employer.  Do not
underestimate the power of your replies in forming a first impression - spell 
and grammar check too!  ;-)

EMPLOYERS: By providing as much detail in your job description as
possible, will greatly assist in attracting those with the qualifications you
seek.  Some important points you should include in your post:

1. Are these CONTRACT, FULL TIME, PART TIME or VOLUNTEER 
positions?

2. Is U.S. Citizenship mandatory or would you sponsor outside visas.

3. Is the physical location of the applicant important?  Do they need to 
be onsite?  If so, where is that - specifically? (City, State, Province,
Country)

Searching for that right "person", may actually require several individuals.  
Keep in mind that to find ONE individual who programmes in every 
language currently in use on the Web, who also happens to be graphically
creative with both Adobe /and/ Corel, knows how to use several editors, 
combined with expertise on all server platforms, PCs/Macs and then also 
knows marketing and search engines is /very/ rare.  

Web/Internet technology includes many separate disciplines. Trends reflect
that those involved in this industry tend to select their areas of expertise
and excel at them.  Not to say that there are not those rare few who can 
do it all - but they are few and far between!  ;-)  So, where you may be 
searching for one jack-(or jill)of-all-trades, in reality you may have more 
success searching for several individuals with specific skill sets.

Proofread and spell check your submissions!  The List Guides will
not "clean-up" your posts.  Modifications due to lack of detail in your 
original post will not be forwarded to the list.  

2.  What are List Guides?
=====================================================

The List Guide Program was created to assist members on the HWG 
Mailing Lists to get the most from the lists. We perform the task of helping 
the lists get and keep quality, valuable, valid content. In addition, List
Guides provide assistance to all who request it and help enforce the HWG 
policies for the mailing lists.  Information on the List Guide program can be 
found at <http://www.hwg.org/lists/intro.html> .

We are here, always in the background, to assist you with your questions 
and concerns.  The List Guide program is authorized and endorsed by the 
HTML Writers Guild Governing Board. If you have a problem with an action 
taken by a List Guide you may address that with their manager(s) by 
sending mail to lg-manager(at)hwg.org .


3.  Who are the HWG-Jobs List Guides?
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Individuals Currently Volunteering for HWG-Jobs:

HWG-Jobs List Guides:  <lg-jobs(at)hwg.org>
   Judith Kallos 

List Guides are available to answer any questions or concerns you may
about the list by emailing the address above.
   

4.  How do I subscribe and unsubscribe?
=====================================================

When sending out a subscribe or unsubscribe message, subject
information is NOT needed.  Do NOT include your E-Mail address in 
the subscribe message.  If you have any problems with subscribing 
or unsubscribing, please send E-Mail to <owner-hwg-jobs(at)hwg.org> 
or to the List Guides <lg-jobs(at)hwg.org>

To subscribe from the HWG Jobs List
you need to send a message to:

hwg-jobs-request(at)hwg.org
In the body of the message type: subscribe

To UNsubscribe from the HWG Jobs List
you need to send a message to:

hwg-jobs-request(at)hwg.org
In the body of the message type: unsubscribe

For information about subscribing to the list, please see:
<http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-jobs/index.html#1>

For information about UNsubscribing to the list, please see:
<http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-jobs/index.html#4>


5.  Can I subscribe to the list without getting so much E-Mail?
======================================================

A "digest" version of the list is available. By subscribing to the digest
version of the hwg-jobs mailing list, you receive a group of posts 
in one E-Mail message. That way, instead of getting individual messages 
every day from the list, you would get 1 or 2 which contain all of the posts 
from that day/week. 

For information about subscribing to the Digest version, please see:
<http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-jobs/index.html#2>

For information about UNsubscribing to the Digest version, please see:
<http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-jobs/index.html#5>


6.  How do I send a message to the list?
=====================================================

Only posts by the List Guide Team will be sent out to this List as it is a
one way moderated list.  All employment, help wanted, contract or 
volunteer opportunities must be sent to the List Guide Team for review and
approval /prior/ to posting.  To review the correct procedure please review 
the site below, before submitting your post to the List Guides:

<http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-jobs/faq.html>


7.  What if I am no longer receiving posts from the list?
=====================================================

Does the email you subscribed with have an autoresponder attached to it? 

Autoresponders and ISP problems that create bounced messages can
cause the list's filters to automatically unsubcribe you from the list.  If you

went on vacation or were away from your email and an autoresponder took 
your place, most likely you were unsubscribed and will need to resubscribe
to once again to receive the opportunities sent to the list. 


8.  What is the HWG-Jobs mailing list?
======================================================

The HWG-Jobs List is a one way moderated list used by the HTML Writers
Guild to post job opportunities (contract, full-time, part-time, volunteer)
related to the development and maintenance of a Web site. This includes,
but is not limited to, content development, page and site design, graphic
artwork, programming, and Web site maintenance. 

Information on the HWG-Jobs List can be found at the URL below:

<http://www.hwg.org/lists/hwg-jobs/index.html>


9.  What other mailing lists are available?
======================================================

The HWG offers a plethora of list selections for members to choose from
depending on their areas of interest.  For an overview of all the general and 
topic specific lists offered by the HWG please visit:

<http://www.hwg.org/lists/mailinglists.html>



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