INFO: IWA-HWG-Jobs Admin FAQ 12.05.03

Hello, Jobs List Members: ;-)

Here is your monthly list FAQ with information about the Jobs List
and to confirm the list is up and running.

Other topic specific lists are available as well:

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

Keep a copy of this FAQ your inbox for quick access to this information.

In our efforts to minimize our volunteers spam levels, the LGM direct
email address has been changed to: hwg-lgmanager(at)hwg.org and the
former address has been retired.  Please make note of it or know that it is
posted publicly on the HWG's site.

Wishing you all a Happy Holiday Season!!

Virtually,
Judith Kallos
List Guide Manager
IWA-HWG Discussion Lists


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IWA-HWG JOBS LIST FAQ INCLUDES:
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==> About the IWA-HWG-Jobs Mailing List
==> Mailing List Tips for Job Seekers and Employers
==> How to subscribe and unsubscribe.
==> What to check if you are no longer receiving list mail.
==> About Digest Mode
==> What are List Guides?
==> Available IWA-HWG Mailing Lists

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ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST:
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The IWA-HWG's Jobs List This list is a ONE WAY moderated list to
be used by IWA-HWG members to receive postings of help-wanted
(permanent, temporary, contract, full-time, and part-time) notices.

Only the List Guide on duty, after reviewing and approving incoming
opportunity requests sent to hwg-jobs-help(at)hwg.org, is authorized to send
messages to the Jobs List.  All members currently subscribed will
then receive a copy of each opportunity posted to the List by the
List Guides.

The Frequently Asked Questions for the HWG-Jobs List is
located at:

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

Information on the list can be found @:

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

Mailing List Archives can be found @:

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


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MAILING LIST TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS & 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.  Do not
underestimate the power of your replies in forming a first impression -
spell and grammar check too!   The email address 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.   ;-)

Also, remember that by just hitting "reply" you will send your response to
me and risk delaying your information getting to proper parties.  The
email address you need to send your responses to are located at the very
top of every post to the list.

EMPLOYERS:  Your posting request needs to be submitted in plain text 
contained /within an email/.  Attachments or formatted submissions will not
be accepted.  You will be requested to resend your request causing a
delay in your opportunity being sent to the members of our list.

By providing clear details in your opportunity post including a link to
your site with a more comprehensive description, will greatly assist in
attracting those with the qualifications you seek.  Some important points
you need to 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 or is telecommuting 
acceptable?  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.

IMPORTANT: Proofread and spell check your submissions!  The List
Guides will not "clean-up" your posts.  Modifications due to lack of detail
or clarity in your original post will not be forwarded to the list.  While 
there
are no limits to the number of jobs you can advertise, the same job may
only be posted once per month, and no more than six times per year.

We do /not/ post your requests on the Guild's Web site.  Opportunities
are only forwarded to the HWG Jobs email List.  All members subscribed to
the list at the time your post is forwarded will receive a copy.

Each post sent to the list is then archived in the HWG's archives
located at:

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

Employers may want to consider creating a specific email address/account for
member replies only.  This allows you to put an autoresponder in place
announcing additional details of this position and Web site URLs for more
information.  You can then change your message to notify folks who respond
at a later date when reviewing your post in the archives that the position 
is filled.


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HOW TO SUBSCRIBE AND UNSUBSCRIBE:
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When sending out a subscribe or unsubscribe message, subject
information is NOT needed.  Do NOT include your email address in
the subscribe message.  If you have any problems with subscribing
or unsubscribing, please send an email to Jobs List Guides @:

	hwg-jobs-help(at)hwg.org

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>


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WHAT TO CHECK IF YOU ARE NOT RECEIVING LIST MAIL
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First troubleshoot the following items:

*Did you subscribe to the Jobs List and receive confirmation
the subscription was processed?

*It is not uncommon for members to change email addresses and
inadvertently forget that the "new" address was not the one they used
when they subscribed to the list.  The new address would not be
recognized by the mail server and therefore you would no longer
receive messages 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
unsubscribe 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
once again to receive the opportunities sent to the list

If after checking all the above possibilities out you still are
experiencing difficulties, email the List Guides for assistance.

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ABOUT DIGEST MODE
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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, as an example, instead of getting
20 messages a day from the list, you would get 1 or 2 which contain
all of the posts from that day. You can still participate in the
hwg-jobs list like a regular subscriber, you just receive your
messages in a more compact manner.

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>


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WHAT ARE LIST GUIDES?
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The List Guide Program was created to assist members on the
IWA-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 IWA-HWG policies for the mailing
lists.   To contact the Jobs List Guides email:

	hwg-jobs-help(at)hwg.org

Information on the List Guide program can be found at:

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

The List Guide program is authorized and endorsed by the IWA-HTML
Writers Guild.  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
hwg-lgmanager(at)hwg.org.


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AVAILABLE IWA-HWG MAILING LISTS
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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>


IWA-HWG
Jobs Mailing List FAQ
<http://www.hwg.org/>
12.05.03



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