What is Community Credit?
Community Credit is a way of showing your contribution to the technology community.  Community Credit helps show local Employers the enthusiasm and passion you have for the success of our industry.

Why do we believe in Community Credit for new candidates?
We are very serious about providing the highest caliber of IT professionals. Community credit is one way of seperating yourself from the crowd and showing that you are a serious professional.

Do all Jobs call for Community Involvement?
All employers appreciate prospective employees who believe in supporting the community.  This is your opportunity to shine!

I like the idea, but will Community Credit help me get a job?
The short answer is a resounding "Absolutely!". We have found that there is a direct relationship between how successful developers are in their careers and how much they get involved in the developer community. Community involvement helps us to better promote your skills when we speak with employers who are looking for good developers.

How do I earn community credit?
We use the following point system:

Write an article: 10000 points
Write an example: 8000 points
Attending a special event: 5000 points
Moderate Discussion Questions: 3000 points
Volunteering for a task on NonProfitWays: 1500 points.
Answering a question on the forum: 1500 points.
Submit Feedback about a meeting or event: 1000 points
Attending a user group meeting: 1000 points
Asking a question on the forum: 1000 points
Attending a networking event at Murphys law: 1000 points

Who will know that I earned credit?
Prospective employers will be informed of your status. Top community credit earners will receive special recognition.