The APL Skills Database

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A joint project of:

The Toronto APL Special Interest Group
The ACM Special Interest Group on APL

The Toronto APL Special Interest Group, and the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on APL, are pleased to provide the free employment information service known as the APL Skills Database.

Recognizing the niche-market nature of the use of APL in data processing, the APL Skills Database project was launched in 1994 to aid companies and employers looking for APL-skilled personnel, and to help APL-skilled professionals seeking employment opportunities with companies needing APL expertise. Now, with the implementation of its Internet resources, the APL Skills Database is even better. To date, at least three participants in the project have been successfully placed in APL-related employment positions by using this service!

How does it work?¶

The APL Skills Database consists of an Internet Website and Email facility, which allows both employers and employees to contribute and browse employment information. Employers are encouraged to submit job details to the database, which will be posted at our website, and will also be broadcast by email to participating APL-skilled consultants and potential employees. All incoming information and questions about the project can be directed to our central email address, at: apl_jobs@acm.org

The Toronto APL SIG website is at:
http://www.sigapl.mtnlake.com/sigapl/welcome.html

The ACM SIGAPL website is at:
http://www.acm.org/sigapl

The Skills Database project also offers to post résumé information of APL-skilled consultants, contractors and employees who may be in the job market. Just send your details to apl_jobs@acm.org, and we’ll post it on our website. Content of this information is up to you, be as brief or as detailed as you wish. If you already have your own site on Internet, we’ll link to it from our site.

How can I get involved?¶

The APL Skills Database is a free service offered by the Toronto APL SIG and ACM SIGAPL. If you’re an employer looking for APL skills, just send us the details of the position being offered and we’ll post them on our website right away. APL-skilled persons who so wish will be sent these incoming job notices via email as they arrive. Candidates for employment requiring APL skills are encouraged to contact employers and apply for the job if interested. Employers are also encouraged to browse our résumé database for APL-skilled personnel. Please send all questions, job notices, or your desire to participate in the project and subscribe to our email job posting service, to our address at: apl_jobs@acm.org

The APL Skills Database can only work with the enthusiastic participation of employers seeking APL skills, and employees seeking APL employment. Please join us in this unique project.

Richard J. Procter
Chair — Toronto APL SIG