"First impressions count: making the application

08 de mayo de 2008 - 11:51

"Different guilds' application processes can vary quite widely. Ours involves an open application, where we just invite you to email in the app: we find this quite an interesting way of gauging applicants, as it lets people decide for themselves what they think we want to hear, in a nicely twisted mind game that's a great introduction to our guild. However, asking people to email can be offputting, and allowing alternate methods (like a PM on forums) opens up the process. Many other guilds use application templates, where they ask you a series of questions about yourself. Often these start off with the expected information, like character name, armory link, experience, etc. However, some can be used to gauge applicants' reactions to certain situations, find out about their sense of humour or anything specific to your guild. Sometimes people submit templates obviously taken from other guild's applications as open apps, without even changing the guild name -- our advice on this is ""don't"". Filling out a good guild application is much like filling out a good job application. Give them everything they need to know, don't get too waffly with random facts that have no relevance, and be honest. Remember, it's as much about whether you'll enjoy being in the guild as whether you will get a spot in the first place -- and we've had people exaggerate on applications with facts we knew couldn't be true, which got them an instant denial. Sometimes people will want to know why you're leaving your old guild; the answer to this question is especially important for two reasons. Firstly, you presumably want to make sure the issues that press you to move on don't crop up again in your new home. Secondly, your new guild won't want you to simply collect loot and move on. Follow the guild's required application method, sit tight and wait.

Don't annoy your future guild by pestering people about applications while they're raiding, but do get in touch if they don't seem to get back to you and you think your application is top-notch. Sometimes it's hard to give an immediate yes or no, so be patient if you don't hear back the moment you submit your application. Receiving applications can be a fun job, and it's laced with a kind of black humour at the more unsuitable specimens that arrive in the inbox. However, it's pretty tough deciding from a few paragraphs if this is someone you need in your raid force. wow power leveling Depending on your immediate requirements (help, we can't raid Kalecgos because all our tanks quit) and suitability of the applicants (hello, T6 geared prot warrior!) you might want to simply grab someone immediately. For less immediate needs, you have time to weigh up different applications and pick the one that seems the best; this is never an exact science, but talking to applicants and getting feedback from your guild members helps. " "You might know your current guild isn't where you want to be, but how do you know what you want. More importantly, how do you find a guild that meets those criteria. buy wow gold You can approach this like a job hunt, identifying your must-haves and have-nots. For example, your list might look something like this: Guild currently in Sunwell, making steady progress Core raiding roster of about 30-35 people, not too big Raids four or five nights a week, not Sundays Uses voice chat and a DKP system Opportunities to take alts to Karazhan etc. Alternatively, you might simply have a particular desire you want to see fulfilled: ""I want to be getting server firsts"", ""I want to learn the Illidan fight"", ""I want to raid with these particular people"", ""I want a Swedish-speaking guild"".

gold wow Either way, you should be able to find out most of this information before applying, from the guild's website or recruitment post, general server knowledge or by talking to a guild member (make a level 1 on their server if you're thinking about a transfer). If you are transferring, check out other guilds on the server too -- you don't want to be homeless if your chosen guild simply doesn't work out. Notes for guild recruiters: If you're looking for new applicants, they won't come unless you call. cheap wow gold Put out your recruitment ad and try to answer at least some prospective raiders' questions before they come to you -- saying what classes you're looking for, what level of gear you expect, what you're raiding and when you raid is usually a good start. guild wars gold Your guild website should ideally have any further information applicants might need, and ensure everyone in the guild is ready to answer questions or defer them to an officer. "

"First impressions count: making the application

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