TW Staff Applications anyone?

[D1st0rt]

Wow, those involve a lot of writing

[Ward]

Yeah, I've seen staff application forms in other zones. But since this zone is alot more crowded and the number of applications would be large, TW should keep the invite only basis. Applications work great for zones with a smaller number of players thou.

[Hydride]

Yeah but if you did it based on the players name, I would put a usage requirement on it so non of the players who have been playing for only one year who think they can be a great member of staff would have to wait another year to get it done :P

[Supreme Authority]

maybe applications could be made via a lottery with s first 10 out of the ones sent in get looked at with the rest binned- just an idea unfair but random so you coulnt complain plus would only mean looking at 10 emails or whatever...

Lol, was that meant seriously?:P

[Jeenyuss]

Yeah but if you did it based on the players name, I would put a usage requirement on it so non of the players who have been playing for only one year who think they can be a great member of staff would have to wait another year to get it done :P

I basically played for less than a year when I got staff, non-pubbin n shit.

[phata$$]

?go mod

[bubbles19518]

Keep it the way it is, dont ask for applications. But, Gammahydroxy <ER>

[Reaver]

I think that no matter what, should an application be used, it isn't going to be an application that determines yes they will be invited to staff or no they won't. In my opinion, we simply need an application and a system that will allow those in charge of hiring to know who is interested, but at the same time not allow people to flood or abuse the system. We won't be able to create an application that is reasonible that can determine whether a person is right for staff or not. That's like hiring someone based solely on what they wrote down without interviewing them in a job situation. Certain things should go on the application that they should need to pass, but it should be used more of a tool for finding interest. Worr's idea and Sarien's idea are both good.

[let]

For the attitude, I think that some people might change their attitude from bad to good once they've gotten a staff position. Others may think that they are higher level than others and might as well trash talk. It all goes back to the people who apply for the job and to pure_luck's opinion about them.

maybe this is after the fact, and i'm sure others have already said it.

but by doing applications at least you can see who wants the job rather than invite people and have them take it but not care either way.

being on staff doesn't require a rocket scientist, rather, somebody who is dedicated.

I totally agree with Randedl. It is a good point to bring up.

[Hakaku]

We won't be able to create an application that is reasonible that can determine whether a person is right for staff or not. That's like hiring someone based solely on what they wrote down without interviewing them in a job situation. Certain things should go on the application that they should need to pass, but it should be used more of a tool for finding interest. Worr's idea and Sarien's idea are both good.

I think the invite is the best way to go (though not for every zone), but if application were to be tried out I think it should be done the same way a real job is done:

1. Application similar to a CV (also add other player references, such as other players/staff/other zone owners...)
2. Fill out an extra form with very odd questions
3. Interview + test out the player's skills in somewhere such as TW (dev)

The only thing is, if there are RL questions, those can be rigged as the person can easily lie. You should ask for other extra proofs of work done or something. Make sure the person has a lot of maturity. And your e-mail inbox might be flooded :/

[Pure_Luck]

Closed, Thanks for the suggestions.

Pure_Luck