1. Email Subject Tags

To help members filter or search through emails, please prepend a tag in the subject line:

1. [CV] – For anyone seeking a job (with or without an attached CV/LinkedIn).
2. [JOB] – For open positions, calls for outsourcing, or freelancing services.
3. [ACADEMIC] – For academic collaborations, research positions, conference CFPs, or any university-related opportunities.
4. [OTHER] – For anything else (e.g., office space, professional services, etc.).
5. [PROMOTION] / [FREELANCE] – For promoting a business or service that directly benefits the Ascola / tech / academic community (e.g., a startup pitch, coworking space relevant to alumni, etc.). Must be personally connected to you or someone in the network.

2. Recruiting Agencies

1. No Unauthorized Forwarding of CVs

   Forwarding a resume to a recruiting agency without explicit written permission from the CV owner is prohibited.

2. Transparency

   If you work at, or own, a recruiting agency (and are also an Ascola alumnus/alumna), you must first obtain the candidate’s permission (by email) before contacting them in any capacity on behalf of your agency.

3. Immediate Ban for Violations

   Any breach of these points will result in an immediate ban, no negotiation.

3. Automatic Email Forwarding

• No Mass Auto-Forwards: Generally, do not set up blanket forwarding of forum messages to non-members.
• Exceptions: If you have a subordinate (e.g., HR colleague) who needs to respond on your behalf, that may be acceptable. However:
  • You must CC the original poster (or CV owner) on any direct inquiries.
  • If your colleague reaches out under their own name/initiative, that is not allowed.
• Accountability: All members are personally accountable for unauthorized forwards. Violations lead to immediate ban.

4. Forwarding Opportunities

• Value-Added Only Share only high-quality, specific opportunities (job or otherwise). Generic “Company X is hiring” posts are unhelpful if they lack a personal connection or specific role details.
• Academic Opportunities This includes calls for paper collaborations, research positions, grants, or relevant university announcements.

5. Unsubscribing and Rejoining

• Try Muting Instead

  If you find the volume too high, consider:

  1. Digest Mode: Opt for daily/weekly digests.
  2. Mute Notifications Completely: Google Groups allows you to receive zero emails and only check the forum website when you wish.
  3. Filter and Label: Use filters (Gmail or otherwise) to automatically label and skip inbox.