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ssierram's Avatar ssierram
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Okay, so you find a cool server and decide to apply for staff. As an admin on a my favorite server, I have seen many "bad" applications, and only a few decent ones. I have read MANY applications and I have both the perspective of the reader AND the writer of the application. Some of this stuff may sound like a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised. Now, shall we get started?

DO'S:
  • Write full paragraphs.
  • Give at least three good answers for each question.
  • Use periods and other punctuation signs. I cannot stress this enough!
  • Spend 10 minutes (or more) on your app.
  • Use decent grammar.
  • Include screenshots of your mentioned builds/pixel art.
  • Note any experience.
  • Ask an admin/owner any questions you may have about the form/rank.
  • Include what rank you are applying for.
  • Be honest!
DON'TS:

  • Apply before spending about a week playing the server. Seriously. ಠ_à²
  • Press the enter or return button after every sentence to make your form look longer.
  • Use run-on sentences.
  • Put in one short sentence.
  • Say: "im happy im fun im helpful" for every question.
  • Spend less than 5 minutes on your app.
  • Act unsure/shy. If the form asks for your time zone, then don't say "i dont know", just do a little research!
  • Write in all lowercase. It looks so unprofessional!
  • Repeat answers from previous questions in the form if you don't have to. (If you do, then acknowledge that and say something like "As I said previously, ...")
  • Promise to do anything (usually advertising fits this case) that you know inside that you won't/can't do.
  • Overuse chatspeak.
  • Overestimate yourself.
  • Underestimate yourself.

I hope I helped! ^^ Thanks for reading, and good luck getting that staff position! Oh, and remember; if you don't get the position, don't rage. You can always try again, and people who stay cool have a better chance at getting staff eventually then people who rage.
If you have any questions, comments, or constructive criticism, then please comment below!
(P.S. First submission! ^^)
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08/16/2013 5:10 pm
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Bruhwers
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Thank you! :D
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08/14/2013 8:55 pm
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devilcupcakes
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Thank you for this. Every time I apply to a server, most of the other applications are badly written. I do take time on mine, double and triple checking because I get nervous on this sort of thing. Diamonded :)
Also, would you mind if I posted a link to this blog in a blog I'm writing? I need some examples and this one is perfect.
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08/16/2013 12:41 am
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ssierram
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I wouldn't mind at all! ^^ Thanks a lot!
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08/14/2013 1:33 am
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neonalien
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Does your server currently need staff?
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08/16/2013 12:47 am
Level 7 : Apprentice Explorer
ssierram
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Not necessarily. I mean, we're accepting applications and all, but this blog wasn't written to advertise my server.
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08/21/2013 3:40 pm
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neonalien
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Oh, sorry.
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