CertForums Forum Leader's

Discussion in 'Announcements' started by SimonV, Apr 29, 2012.

  1. SimonV
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    CertForums is pleased to announce the new Forum Leader's status soon to go live on the forums.

    Forum Leaders is a new idea that we will be trialling over the next few months and it is hoped that with the contribution from qualified and experienced individuals leading certain areas of the site the CertForums community will be a more informed and knowledgeable place.

    As the name implies you would be the lead member for your chosen forum and would take lead by providing knowledgeable and informed replies to members queries and by making any improvements where they see fit that will benefit the whole community. Forum leaders will be given certain powers to pin, un-pin threads and create announcements plus other moderation type powers.

    Forum Leaders will be awarded the Forum Leader badge : [​IMG]

    We are currently seeking volunteers to create a team of forum leaders that hold expertise and experience in the following forums:

    • Gamers Hangout
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - General Microsoft Certifications
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - Active Directory Exams
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - Exchange Exams
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - Virtualization
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - SQL Exams
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - Security Exams
    • Cisco Certification Forums - General Cisco Certifications
    • Service Management Frameworks
    • CIW Certifications
    • Professional Associations
    • CompTIA A+ Position Filled
    • CompTIA Network+ Position Filled
    • Training & Development Position Filled
    • Microsoft Windows Vista / 7 Client Exams Position Filled
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 / 2008 Exams Position Filled
    • VMware Certifications Position Filled
    • The Lounge - Off Topic Position Filled
    • Employment & Jobs Position Filled
    Other forums will be added shortly if this trial goes well, so if you have an interest in becoming the Forum Leader for another area not listed maybe waiting a while would be the better option.

    If you wish to apply to be Forum Leader of a specific certification forum, you must hold the relevant certification and provide a number of examples of threads where you have clearly demonstrated your expertise to the community.

    To apply for the position of Forum Leader for one of the above forums please complete the application form HERE
     
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  2. Boffy

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    Interesting concept, I like the idea of these community managers for their experienced fields. Good luck to all who apply.

    I'm sure my wife would be glad to provide a fantastic reference of my expertise, experience and borderline laziness in the lounge 8)
     
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  3. SimonV
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    Haha :biggrin Its a good job its not called "The Bedroom" then hey?

    Obviously no certification required for becoming the forum leader for The Lounge I thought Id throw that one in there to see how it went. Probably down hill. :tune
     
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    Touche!
     
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  5. SimonV
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    Added details about the Forums Leaders badge. :)

    Just to clarify, this rank is probably more like a moderator than an subject expert and it is expected that members will get assistance in how to use the forum moderation tools.

    Dont be put off by the posh wording, were not looking for somebody to answer everyone's questions and have inside out knowledge of a forum they run. If anything you will expand your knowledge as you learn with the role. :)
     
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  6. Asterix

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    Whats the salary like?
     
  7. SimonV
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    Free bar, drink as much as you like! :)
     
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  8. SimonV
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    Due to the initial success of our Forum Leaders we have further available positions:

    • CompTIA Network+
    • Training & Development
    • Employment & Jobs
    • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
    • General Microsoft Certifications
    • General Cisco Certifications
    • Service Management Frameworks
    Other forums will be added shortly if this trial continues to go well, so if you have an interest in becoming the Forum Leader for another area not listed maybe waiting a while would be the better option.

    If you wish to apply to be Forum Leader of a specific certification forum, you must hold the relevant certification and provide a number of examples of threads where you have clearly demonstrated your expertise to the community.

    To apply for the position of Forum Leader for one of the above forums please complete the application form HERE
     
    Certifications: MOS Master 2003, CompTIA A+, MCSA:M, MCSE
    WIP: Keeping CF Alive...
  9. SimonD
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    Can you apply for more than one position?
     
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    Good question :)
     
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    SimonD starting his quest onto taking over the world....

    On a side note, whos the CompTIA A+ forum mod? Didn't see the thread 8)
     
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  12. SimonD
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    Actually it would appear not, I just got the following when trying to access the link.

     
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    If I wasn't so busy at work just now I'd volunteer for the Network+ role.
    If it's still vacant in a month or so I'll revisit my decision to hold off.
     
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  14. SimonV
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    I hadnt really thought about the possibility of this, I think that if the we allow forum leaders to hold more than one position it would have to be a related position as in both MS or CompTIA positions. I think that would work, I will make an update to accommodate this.

    I accepted an application yesterday but didn't have the time to make all the necessary changes and I didnt want anyone applying for the position in the mean time. :)

    Yeah, the default wont let forum leaders apply, I will change this when I make the update above. :)

    Cheers, Si :)
     
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  15. SimonV
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    Check the forum leaders faq thread about this in the forum leaders forum. :)
     
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  16. SimonD
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    Read and applied ;)
     
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    SimonV Petabyte Poster Gold Member

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    Further open forum leaders positions have been added:

    • Gamers Hangout
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - Active Directory Exams
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - Exchange Exams
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - Virtualization
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - SQL Exams
    • Microsoft Certification Forums - Security Exams
    • CIW Certifications
    • Professional Associations
    Other forums will be added again in time so if you have an interest in becoming the Forum Leader for a forum not listed drop me a PM and we can discuss the possibilities

    If you wish to apply to be Forum Leader of a specific certification forum, you must hold a relevant certification and provide a number of examples of threads where you have clearly demonstrated your expertise to the community.

    To apply for the position of Forum Leader for one of the above forums please complete the application form HERE
     
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    WIP: Keeping CF Alive...
  18. SimonV
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    I would just like to remind our community that we have open Forum Leaders positions. Help your fellow members by adding value to the forums. :)

    Also if you have an interest in becoming the Forum Leader for a forum not listed drop me a PM and we can discuss the possibilities.

    Give something back - **Apply Now**
     
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    Hi All, just a mere 8 years after Simon created the Forum Leader role, I'd like to resurrect it to try and breath a bit of life into the old girl. If you'd be interested in applying for the position, please inbox me for the application questions which the staff and I will review. Please state which section/sections of the forum you'd like to oversee. Please see above for details on what the Forum Leader role is all about. Thank you for your support of Certforums, which is now 17 years and 15 days old, long may it continue. I'll be posting about my VMware and AWS studies shortly, Thanks
    Jim
     
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