[Wlug] Discussion: Email list policy for recruiters

[Andy Stewart]

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HI gang,

Tal Cohen wrote:
> So, here is a question: What are the guidelines for
> posting a relevant job
> opening to this group?

This is a very good question!

In general, I personally frown upon random recruiters posting job
openings on the WLUG mailing list, especially when they don't have the
courtesy of asking permission.  Having the list as writable only by list
members helps to keep this type of email traffic minimized.

However, there have been a couple of recruiters in the past who asked
permission prior to posting, which I did grant (John Spencer is one such
individual).  I specifically asked John to preface his subject with
"JOB" or "JOBS" so people could filter accordingly, and he has done what
was asked.  Also, John's posts have been very Linux relevant IMHO.  In
the interest of fair disclosure, I've worked with John in the past and
my employer has hired people represented by him.

I have also had recruiters send the job posting to me, asking me to
forward it to the list.  If relevant, I forward the post, but sometimes
I have deleted them if I thought they were not relevant.

Having said all of that, I recognize that this mailing list belongs to
all of us and not just to me.  At any time, we as a group can choose to
change our policy.  Admittedly, even if every recruiter who posted asked
permission and used the "JOB" subject, the volume of email could become
more than we'd like.  To date, this has not happened.

I have not yet heard anybody complain about a group member posting a
relevant job opening for their employer.

In today's particular case, I suspect that if the recruiter were
informed of our policy, he would be happy to comply.  Although it is our
email list, how we react on the list is a reflection of the group as a
whole.

In summary, I propose the following for your consideration:

a) Recruiters who wish to post to the WLUG mailing list need to request
permission to do so, and if granted, preface the subject with "JOB" so
people can filter accordingly.  As acting president, I presume that the
permission would be granted by me.

b) Any recruiter who abuses the list by failing to ask permission prior
to posting, or by an excessive volume of emails, will be asked to stop
(including removal from the membership list if necessary).

c) Group members may post relevant job openings as long as they preface
the subject with "JOB".

I invite constructive discussion on the proposal, and counter proposals
if appropriate.

Thanks,

Andy

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Andy Stewart, Founder
Worcester Linux Users' Group (http://www.wlug.org)
Chelmsford Linux Meetup Group (http://linux.meetup.com/393)
Amateur Radio:  KB1OIQ
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