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This email covers:
- Links for light reading
- WSG and Industry events
- Industry related jobs
If you have an event, resource or relevant job you'd like posted (from any
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GET CONNECTED - LINKED/FACEBOOKED?
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What to connect with other WSG members?
Linkedin WSG group:
http://www.linkedin.com/groupInvitation?groupID=54560&sharedKey=13D0DC45E3AF
Facebook WSG group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2410228768
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LINKS FOR LIGHT READING
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This weeks "links for light reading" are also available here (for those who
click on the links below and find that they are broken):
<http://www.maxdesign.com.au/2008/06/18/some-links-180/>
Firefox 3 Release Candidate 3
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-rc.html
Firefox 3: What's New, What's Hot, and What's Not
http://www.sitepoint.com/article/firefox-3-whats-new-whats-hot
Opera Browser Version: 9.50
http://www.opera.com/products/desktop/
Australian Tech events
http://www.pollenizer.com/ozitcal/
Patrick Lauke on WCAG2
http://boagworld.com/podcast/120/
html vs css pt1/an introduction
http://www.onderhond.com/blog/work/html-vs-css-pt1
Sketching in Code: the Magic of Prototyping
http://alistapart.com/articles/sketchingincode
Faux Absolute Positioning
http://www.alistapart.com/articles/fauxabsolutepositioning
Block Quotes and Pull Quotes: Examples and Good Practices
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/06/12/block-quotes-and-pull-quotes-exam
ples-and-good-practices/
10 Examples of beautiful css typography and how they did it
http://www.3point7designs.com/blog/2008/06/02/10-examples-of-beautiful-css-t
ypography-and-how-they-did-it/
Why Do Web Startups Die? Lack of Alphalpha
http://www.digital-web.com/articles/why_do_web_startups_die/
When Validation Becomes Unimportant
http://meiert.com/en/blog/20080616/validation-unimportant/
Why You Shouldn¹t be Afraid of Customer Reviews
http://bokardo.com/archives/customer-reviews/
11 Search Trends That May Disrupt Google
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/11_search_trends.php
Hijax: Progressive Enhancement with Ajax
http://www.uie.com/articles/hijax/
ARIA Slider, Part 2
http://www.paciellogroup.com/blog/?p=69
Spicing Up Embedded JavaScript
http://ejohn.org/blog/spicing-up-embedded-javascript/
2008 Design Trends
http://www.webdesignerwall.com/trends/2008-design-trends/
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WSG AND INDUSTRY EVENTS
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IAI-AUNZ list
Date: anytime
City: Australia and New Zealand
Are you currently practicing or studying IA/UXD/UCD in Australia or New
Zealand? Are you interested in hearing about AU/NZ regional events? If so,
you are invited to join the IAI-AUNZ list. This will be an open list
sponsored by IA Institute for the purposes of promoting closer ties
between IAs in the Australia/New Zealand region. All are welcome.
http://lists.iainstitute.org/listinfo.cgi/iai-aunz-iainstitute.org";
Garr Reynold's Presentation Zen
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Date: 4 July 2008
City: Sydney (Australia)
Presentation Zen (www.presentationzen.com) is the legendary blog
on creating and delivering remarkable presentations. Garr Reynold's
recent book of the same name is now a best-seller, and is being
translated into seven languages. When we found out he was coming to Sydney
for a holiday, we talked him into giving a public presentation. This will be
on 4th of July, and will be the only chance to see him in action in
Australia. Read about the event on Slideshare:
http://www.slideshare.net/jamesr/presentation-zen-comes-to-sydney
Web Usability Training Workshop
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Date: 22 July 2008
City: Sydney (Australia)
Description: Introduction to User Centred Design tools and techniques. As a
result of attending this one day course, participants will have a good
understanding of the value and importance of user centred design and have
the basic skills, knowledge and tools to apply the user centred design
approach to developing usable Internet sites, Intranet sites or web
applications within their own organisation.
URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/web-usability.html
Usability Evaluation & Testing Training Workshop
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Date: 23 July 2008 Sydney (Australia)
Description: Discount evaluation techniques and how to conduct usability
tests. In this one day interactive workshop, learn valuable usability
evaluation and testing methods that you can use to evaluate your
organisation's Internet and Intranet site, web applications and software.
This course will explore the difference between expert reviews and usability
testing and which is better to use and when. We will cover when to usability
test, what to test and how to test.
URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/evaluation-and-testing.html
Interaction Design Training Workshop
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Date: 29 May 2008 Brisbane (Australia)
Date: 2 July 2008 Canberra (Australia)
Date: 10 Sept 2008 Melbourne (Australia)
Description: Human characteristics and theoretical principles for usable web
applications, intranet and internet sites. Ever wonder why users don't
behave how you expect? Ever done usability testing or found usability issues
but didn't know how to fix them? This course will provide an insight into
human characteristics and online behaviour based on latest research and
hundreds of usability tests with users, including video footage of usability
test sessions. We will also cover the theory and principles of interaction
design.
URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/interaction-design.html
Web Application Design Training Workshop
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Date: 28 May 2008 Brisbane (Australia)
Date: 1 July 2008 Canberra (Australia)
Date: 9 Sept 2008 Melbourne (Australia)
Processes and interface design fundamentals for designing usable web
applications. From internet banking, online learning, government
transactional sites to employee phonebooks, online projects increasingly
include elements of web application design. This course will explore the
value and limitations of building a web application and introduce a range of
tools, approaches and interface design principles to ensure that you
understand your audience and design intuitive and usable web applications.
URL: http://www.peakusability.com.au/training/web-applications.html
dConstruct 2008 (Brighton, UK)
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Date: 5-Sep-08
City: Brighton (UK)
The hottest ticket in the web design calendar is back for it's fourth
instalment. This year dConstruct will see speakers such as Steven
Johnson, Daniel Burka, Joshua Porter and Jeremy Keith talk about
"Designing the Social Web." Tickets go on sale at 11am BST on the
24th June and usually sell out within a day, so stick a note in your
diary today.
http://2008.dconstruct.org/
Web Directions South 2008
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Date: 25-Sep-08 to 26-Sep-08
City: Sydney (Australia)
This year in over 30 sessions across 3 tracks and 2 days, plus another 2
days of workshops, we cover off front and back end design and development,
mobile design and development, information architecture, user experience and
interaction design, social media and networks, accessibility, Ajax and
Javascript, semantic web, RIAs, web application security, marketing and
advertising online and so much more. With speakers including:
* Jeffrey Veen - renowned UX expert from Wired, Adaptive Path, Google
* Derek Featherstone - leading accessibility expert
* Daniel Burka - interaction designer for Digg
* Jina Bolton - The Art and Science of CSS
* Douglas Crockford - Ajax security expert at Yahoo!, and the world's
leading JavaScript authority
* Jeff Croft - web design and typography guru
* Lynne D Johnson - Senior Editor and Community Director at FastCompany
http://south08.webdirections.org/
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JOBS
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Job 1
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Front End Web Developer - SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, HOBART, CANBERRA and BRISBANE
roles avail.
If you are interested in the opportunity to work for one of the world¹s
leading open source web development companies and make your mark in web
front-end development then look no further - this is the role for YOU!
Here¹s why! Squiz is an innovative and dynamic Australian owned company with
a presence throughout Australia and internationally. We provide a range of
services and expertise to a portfolio of high profile government and private
sector clients and are renowned for our popular Open Source Content
Management System, MySource Matrix. We are now looking for talented front
end web developers in order to expand and further strengthen our team.
As a part of the Squiz Implementation team you will have the opportunity to
create your dream role! Imagine this:
* Receive training in the use, application and development of the MySource
Matrix CMS and using your strong (X)HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills, develop
the front end of a number of high profile sites.
* Using your superior client service skills to ensure our clients use
MySource Matrix to the best effect.
* Completing numerous projects and associated activities and working towards
Go-Live!
* Building and maintaining client relationships and developing innovative
and commercially focussed solutions to clients
* Working in a close-nit and professional team who are passionate about what
they do
* Enjoy a relaxed and supportive work culture
* Be offered ongoing professional development and potential career
advancement as well as the chance to work in a dynamic evolving company that
is well respected within the industry.
* Flexible working hours and a negotiable salary
To be a perfect fit for this role you will need the following
skills/attributes:
* Excellent HTML and CSS skills
* Photoshop, JavaScript experience
* A solid understanding of W3C (X)HTML standards and WAI Accessibility
guidelines is a must.
* You are an energetic, dynamic and collaborative team member
* You have a strong customer focus, and great communication (written and
verbal) and interpersonal skills
* A genuine enthusiasm for web work and a pride in the quality of your work
* Have Australian citizenship ( for security clearance)
There are positions available at Squiz for both junior and senior roles so
if you think you fit the bill please send us your Resume along with samples
of your previous work/URL¹s.
To apply please email Erin Rapinett at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -and remember to
include some of your URL¹s - or visit www.squiz.net/careers and apply
online.
Job 2
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Web Developer SYDNEY x 2
Here is the opportunity to support one of Australia¹s leading Content
Management Systems, MySource Matrix, and work with exciting technologies
such as PHP, Java, MySQL, PostreSQL, Oracle, XSLT, SOAP and Ajax!
We are always looking for talented new developers to extend our current
products; develop new sets of features, build custom systems based on client
specifications, resolve issues with high profile clients¹ systems, and
optimize code.
As a part of the Squiz Development team you will have the opportunity to
create your dream role! Imagine this:
* The opportunity to make your mark on our flagship CMS product by being
able to contribute your brilliant ideas, extending MySource Matrix and
continuously adding cutting edge technologies to the product.
* Working with a close nit team of developers who are highly technical,
passionate about what they do and are also fun and outgoing.
* Receiving ongoing professional development and mentoring in order to
achieve your full potential.
* Continuing to grow and learn and taking your career to the next level.
* Access to table tennis, Wii on the projector, poker table and a barbeque
area for off-time fun.
* Flexible working hours and a rewarding salary for the right candidate.
To secure this fabulous opportunity you will need the following skills:
* Excellent understanding of OO programming and design.
* A passion for and good understanding of web technologies and standards.
* Good understanding of SQL and database design.
* Working knowledge of Unix-based operating systems.
* Have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Have excellent verbal, written and reporting skills.
The following skills are highly desirable:
* A keen interest in Open Source and/or previous experience on Open Source
projects.
* Previous exposure to Content Management Systems.
* Experience with PostgreSQL or Oracle databases.
* Exposure to version control systems such as CVS or SVN.
* Advanced database knowledge such as stored procedures and indexing.
* Experience writing Java applets.
This role offers fantastic professional development and potential career
advancement for the right candidate as well as the chance to work in a
dynamic evolving company that is well respected within the industry. We
welcome candidates with all levels of experience, including graduates.
If you have the passion, we will help you gain the experience, and if would
like to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of this innovative CMS
company then we would like to hear from you!
To apply please email Erin Rapinett at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit
www.squiz.net/careers <http://www.squiz.net/careers> and apply online
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Thanks
Russ
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