Staff Applications - What are we looking for?
This page will talk about some of the things we are looking for in staff. This is not a all encompassing list, but it should help to provide some insight.
Maturity:
Maturity is not based around age. We need our staff to be calm and collected in even the most heated of situations. If you believe a player is cheating or hacking in any way, gather sufficient proof and report it in a proper manner. Expressing your anger in chat shows immaturity. You have every right to be angry, but it is how you handle that anger that shows your maturity. Keep in mind players are looking to staff to set an example.
Activity:
In-game activity is very important if you are wanting to apply for a staff position. Staff must be active in-game, so if you’re inactive when you apply, you most likely won't be accepted. The more time you are active on the server does help increase your chances. However, do not not expect any of our staff or applicants to be on the server 24/7. We all have lives, this is a game, while we love it, but make sure you are putting yourself first.
Helpfulness:
A staff members the most important job is to be friendly and helpful to the community. Above everything else this is number 1. We are there to put the community first, even if it means explaining the same thing over and over. The player’s needs come first. If you are applying for staff, be sure you enjoy helping people. Or this position might not be meant for you. We are looking for staff members who like to answer others members questions, concerns, and are friendly when spoken too. Being active and helpful on the discord would help to boost your application, though not required.
Reporting Rule Breakers:
We encourage our player base to report all rule breakers to be dealt with, so we can make our servers a better community. Be sure as a member, you are actively reporting as many rule breakers as you can spot. This greatly increases your chances to become staff, and it shows us that you are dedicated to helping the server.
Applications:
Your application is what we first look at when you apply. We look at your detail, your grammar, your length, and how well you answered the questions. Basically, put effort into your application. This means spending more than 5 minutes on an application. When writing your Application, make sure to hit on all the key points that would make us consider you for a staff position. We are interested in:
Be sure your questions have a lot of detail to catch our attention. Although, when writing your application, be sure not to ramble on about things we don’t need to know. Stay on topic, and don’t drift on to other off topic things. When you feel your application is done, be sure to proofread it. There are always a few mistakes you can correct before it's too late.
Application responses are given within 1 week. After 7 days you are welcome to ask any Admin rank or higher about your application. All applications should be responded to and decisions made by 14 days after submission date. Please do not pester staff about an application though, having patience is well received on applications.
If You Get Denied:
Some of you may get denied in the future, or have been denied in the past. If this has happened to you, or it happens to you in the future, here is the key to bounce back: don’t give up. I know it may seem hard to get back at it after a denial, but that doesn’t mean you don’t get a second chance. It all depends on how you act after your denial. If you act immature and complain that your application was denied, that shows us that you are definitely not ready to handle a staff position. Instead, if you brush it off and step up your activity, it shows us that you are truly a dedicated member, and may influence us to give you a chance next time. So remember, if you truly want a position on staff, don’t give up.
You must wait 30 days before applying again if you are denied.
I hope this helps all of you who are planning on / have applied for Moderator. This covers most (not all) of what we are looking for in our staff members, and what we expect from them. Think about this before you apply, and be sure to step up on what you can improve on.
This page will talk about some of the things we are looking for in staff. This is not a all encompassing list, but it should help to provide some insight.
Maturity:
Maturity is not based around age. We need our staff to be calm and collected in even the most heated of situations. If you believe a player is cheating or hacking in any way, gather sufficient proof and report it in a proper manner. Expressing your anger in chat shows immaturity. You have every right to be angry, but it is how you handle that anger that shows your maturity. Keep in mind players are looking to staff to set an example.
Activity:
In-game activity is very important if you are wanting to apply for a staff position. Staff must be active in-game, so if you’re inactive when you apply, you most likely won't be accepted. The more time you are active on the server does help increase your chances. However, do not not expect any of our staff or applicants to be on the server 24/7. We all have lives, this is a game, while we love it, but make sure you are putting yourself first.
Helpfulness:
A staff members the most important job is to be friendly and helpful to the community. Above everything else this is number 1. We are there to put the community first, even if it means explaining the same thing over and over. The player’s needs come first. If you are applying for staff, be sure you enjoy helping people. Or this position might not be meant for you. We are looking for staff members who like to answer others members questions, concerns, and are friendly when spoken too. Being active and helpful on the discord would help to boost your application, though not required.
Reporting Rule Breakers:
We encourage our player base to report all rule breakers to be dealt with, so we can make our servers a better community. Be sure as a member, you are actively reporting as many rule breakers as you can spot. This greatly increases your chances to become staff, and it shows us that you are dedicated to helping the server.
Applications:
Your application is what we first look at when you apply. We look at your detail, your grammar, your length, and how well you answered the questions. Basically, put effort into your application. This means spending more than 5 minutes on an application. When writing your Application, make sure to hit on all the key points that would make us consider you for a staff position. We are interested in:
- Your past experience as staff on another server or real life experience
- Your past experience in Minecraft
- What will you provide to the community as staff
Be sure your questions have a lot of detail to catch our attention. Although, when writing your application, be sure not to ramble on about things we don’t need to know. Stay on topic, and don’t drift on to other off topic things. When you feel your application is done, be sure to proofread it. There are always a few mistakes you can correct before it's too late.
Application responses are given within 1 week. After 7 days you are welcome to ask any Admin rank or higher about your application. All applications should be responded to and decisions made by 14 days after submission date. Please do not pester staff about an application though, having patience is well received on applications.
If You Get Denied:
Some of you may get denied in the future, or have been denied in the past. If this has happened to you, or it happens to you in the future, here is the key to bounce back: don’t give up. I know it may seem hard to get back at it after a denial, but that doesn’t mean you don’t get a second chance. It all depends on how you act after your denial. If you act immature and complain that your application was denied, that shows us that you are definitely not ready to handle a staff position. Instead, if you brush it off and step up your activity, it shows us that you are truly a dedicated member, and may influence us to give you a chance next time. So remember, if you truly want a position on staff, don’t give up.
You must wait 30 days before applying again if you are denied.
I hope this helps all of you who are planning on / have applied for Moderator. This covers most (not all) of what we are looking for in our staff members, and what we expect from them. Think about this before you apply, and be sure to step up on what you can improve on.
