STC WDC-MB Blog

The Job Announcements listings have been moved from the main site to a Job Board on the blog. This move allows us to automate many of the processes we used for the job announcements on the main site. We are using the WPJobBoard plugin for WordPress with some additional enhancements for extra fields and usability. While implementing this, I discovered a few bugs. The developer is very responsive to questions and sends easy fixes quickly. There are a few bugs that need more programming such as the link for editing a listing after reviewing it (I’ve added instructions below that link on the preview page). Over the next month or so more enhancements will be added. If you have any recommendations or problems, please use the Contact Us form to let me know.

For job seekers

The new Job Board allows you to search for jobs by job type, category, and function. You may also subscribe to any or all RSS feeds for a particular job category.

Job seekers may search for jobs using several methods:

1. Click on the "Visit the Job Board" link under JOB BOARD in the center sidebar of the blog and scroll down through the listings. They are in order by date with the most recent posting at the top.
2. Use the JOB SEARCH box to find particular jobs. I’ve added a tool tip for the box to guide you.
   1. Search by job type (full time, part time, contract, freelance, telecommute, intern, volunteer, etc.).
   2. Search a category (advertising, marketing, journalism, technical communication, Internet technology, etc.). The full list is below the search box under JOB FEEDS.
   3. Search by job function (writer, editor, developer, etc.).
3. Click on the link for Job Type or Category in the table at the top of the job details page. This will bring up a list of all listings for that topic.

For employers and recruiters

Employers and recruiters may now fill out the Job Listing form and get it posted directly to the blog (all postings will be moderated and approved before going live). You may also add your logo to your posting. Image formats may be *.jpg, *.gif, or *.png; image sizes must be no larger than 300×100 pixels.

Job listings are free for 45 days for salaried jobs and free for 365 days for standing offer internship announcements. Featured listings may be purchased: $45 for 90 days and $150 for 365 days. Featured listings will appear above the free listings in the board.

Listings are automatically removed from the board when they expire. The expiration date may be extended by request or by putting up a new post.

I hope you enjoy the many improvements the Job Board brings to looking for a job. I know I’ll enjoy more free time and less carpel stress not having to maintain the old announcement pages.

The Employment Resources page on the main site will remain in place with links to the Job Board, Talent Pool, Documentation Contractors & Consultants, and other STC and local career resources. The home page and Employment Resources page will also link to the Twitter Job Announcement Feeds page on the main site for RSS feeds from the STC Technical Editing SIG, DCJobs for Writers, DCJobs for Web Developers

No related posts.