Employing Staff (October)

[Professor Oak]

Recruiting Moderators

As we have fallen behind in mod replies, I am looking for new Moderators this month to help moderate people's journeys. Everyone is welcome to apply but please note that you should only apply if you believe that you will be active for at least the next 2 months and you'll be able to make at least 4 thread replies per day (28 per week).

If you think you meet this criteria, then you may continue with our recruitment process, which involves 3 phases:

Phase 1:
A simple application which does not have to be long or fancy. Simply post beneath and address each of the dot points:

• Why do you want to be a Moderator at ZapdosZulu?
  
• Do you think that you'll be active and meet the requirements I mention above?
  
• Have you had any past experience as a staff member on another roleplaying site or have you taken up a role of responsibility in the past.
  

Phase 2:
Involves a simple test to make sure you are familiar with all the roleplaying rules and most importantly understand how our Battle System works.
You can sit the test here: zapdoszulu.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=teststaff&action=display&thread=354
Please begin this test only when I have responded to your application (Phase 1). Also note that although accuracy is preferred, the test is more of a learning phase and we will expect you to make mistakes or forget things so it is not a requirement to be 100% accurate.

Phase 3:
Finally, once you have completed the test, there will be a short probationary period where you will be given the title of "Trainee Mod". You will be introduced into the "real world" and will be allowed to mod anyone's thread just to see if you consistently meet the activity requirements. When this period is over, you will have full Moderator status.

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Although this is a vigorous recruitment process to ensure that in the future our Moderators are active, this should not discourage you in anyway from applying. As this site is still in a development stage, there will be opportunities for fast promotion as well as an opportunity to design some elements of the rp.

There are other numerous benefits available to staff such as a free residence/house, possibly exclusive items and Pokemon as well having inside knowledge about secret events to come. If you have any questions at any stage of the recruitment process, then feel free to ask as I will not expect you to have all the rules memorises.

[Joss]

Why do you want to be a Moderator at ZapdosZulu?

I've normally been a moderator on every RP Site I'm on, so I'm used to it. I'd like to be in a familiar setting again. That, and I want to jumpstart this site's activity! >|D I want to make it go booom |D


Do you think that you'll be active and meet the requirements I mention above?

Oh, yes. I'm no longer a bum that sits in a corner all the time, as well, so I'll be very enthusiastic, and I hope to raise the average post length. :3 I'll be easing myself into it, as my schoolwork is starting to come in, but I'll make sure this is done.


Have you had any past experience as a staff member on another roleplaying site or have you taken up a role of responsibility in the past.

Yes. I was promoted to a Moderator position on my second week at RP Nation, and my name on the was BJ. (Which is, in fact, my real name. Ha, ha.) I can't remember my other forums, however, since they were around three years ago, and.. Something kind of happened then and all I remember is being in.. Well.. The nut house. So, bit of a problem there, but I do have experience.

[Professor Oak]

Thanks for completing Phase 1 and you may now move on to the test. Don't be too daunted by it as it's more of a tutorial for moderators. Please read the rules and once you're done, you may begin the test: zapdoszulu.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=teststaff&action=display&thread=712&page=1

Also, my biggest tip is to look around at threads in New Bark, Cherrygrove, etc. that staff have previously modded to get a sense of what is required at each step. This should be your biggest guiding reference. Where at any stage of the test, you feel unsure or uncertain about what to do, you should at least post something that you think is right and I'll correct you along the way.

Good luck!

[Andrew]

Phase 1:

• Why do you want to be a Moderator at ZapdosZulu?
  I like to get involved in everything I do. I love Roleplaying and know a lot about Pokémon. I enjoy reading other people's work and I would love to help with it.
  
  
• Do you think that you'll be active and meet the requirements I mention above?
  Yes, I will be able to meet the requirements. 28 replies a week should definately not be a problem. I visit the site every day and I use my phone as well as my computer so I can even reply at school.
  
  
• Have you had any past experience as a staff member on another roleplaying site or have you taken up a role of responsibility in the past?
  Yes, I'm quite experienced. I'm an admin for two forums (which I didn't make myself). I used to be an admin for a Roleplaying site which was unfortunately shut down. I'm also a moderator on two forums, one of which is a Pokémon forum.
  

[Professor Oak]

Alright, you're ready for your test Andrew:
zapdoszulu.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=teststaff&action=display&thread=722