For the staff application tippers...

Discussion in 'Server Discussion' started by Miner, Oct 13, 2014.

  1. andrewswift

    andrewswift

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    May I say one thing. Everyone says hows its annoying about people who say the same thing or people who keep commenting about timetables. Well its annoying when all you complain about it. It does no harm to you. Just don't look in the staff section. I mean all of you complain about the staff so why even look there anyway???
     
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  2. Miner

    Miner Retired 5-Year Veteran Donator

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    Because we're bored and want to explore? There can be some good apps out there that we might want to see, but then there's that timetable thing in the comments if we want to give our thoughts about the person's staff application.
     
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  3. YoshcraftMLG

    YoshcraftMLG E.T Sniper~ Actual Sandwich

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    I agree, most time tables repeat themselves and are unessesary and take up space..
     
  4. Bl4ckThunder5

    Bl4ckThunder5 #ClassicalMusicFTW

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    Okay. Just to make sure I didn't miss anything, I read everyone's post three times. However, I am still very confused on why there is hate on timetables. "Words describe you, not you're style". "Actions speak louder than words". First impression plays an important key role. It's not just words that describe you. It's your personality. It's how you presented the words. I'll say that I'm probably in the minority when it comes to staff applications. I'll admit that I don't fully read people's application if they were not interesting in the first place. Let's be honest here, no one has time to look through application and fully read it. Take employers for example, do you honestly think they sit there and read people's job application? If you're application isn't appealing, guess what, into the trash bin it is. Why? There are other people applying for the same job as you. Chances are your application is the same as the next person. You have to set yourself up differently yet you have to get all the information required in the fewest words possible. A time-table can speak volumes. Scholarships, those of you old enough, you understand what I am talking about. Those of you not there yet, believe me, you'll know what I am talking about when you get there.
     
  5. Miner

    Miner Retired 5-Year Veteran Donator

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    I understand. But when everyone says "add a timetable" to everyone's staff application, they're basically all the same application. And as you said,
    If every application had the same thing, it wouldn't be appealing and different, and it would go into the trash can.
     
  6. Bl4ckThunder5

    Bl4ckThunder5 #ClassicalMusicFTW

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    @Theminer30 Oh! Ho Ho. Very nice usage of my response against me. I should ask, why are you against timetables? You do know what a timetable is, right? Are you against disorganization? if you dislike timetables, I can only assume you like this response, "I am on everyday" instead of, "I am on [Insert day of the week] from [insert time]". Timetable is designed to be organizational. A timetable isn't necessarily a "timetable". The example I provided before isn't necessarily a timetable but it serves the same function as one. Also, just because everyone have a timetable doesn't mean every application is the same. Obviously, not everyone will have the same schedule. In fact, having a timetable can be beneficial for both players (especially critiquers) and staff. Like I said before, a timetable speaks volume. Just enough to know what you need to know. Therefore, having a timetable isn't necessarily a bad thing. All in all, majority of the questions in the format are "introduction questions" so to speak; they're simply basic questions that every recruiter needs to know. Most people should spend their time focusing on the persuasive sections: "Why you want to become a Helper" & "Why should we choose you". Those sections are suppose to be appealing and different because they require your own thoughts and your interpretations. I spent my fair share of time looking at people's application. There's common errors in every one (if you look hard enough). So it's not surprising to see posts regarding grammar, lack of details, etc. But yes, I agree. It's the annoyance of repetition that frustrate people. I, on the other hand, simply choose to ignore it and not let it affect me or bother me in anyway. You too have the choice to do just that.
     
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  7. Miner

    Miner Retired 5-Year Veteran Donator

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    True, but look at the 3 things I've bolded.
    • Staff: They don't have a lot of time to read and decide whether or not it is staff worthy. Having a timetable makes the process longer instead of just either a detailed explanation of when you're online seeing as people's times may vary.
    • Not everyone will have the same schedule: Yes, but of course, it's really just the same basic concept. And same with the Helper and Choose you parts; Usually they're the same, but the ones that get chosen have different reasons. The ones that don't are either sitting in the trash bin or "pending".
    • Like I said above; I'm fine with any other response. But what the concept of this thread is about is people forcing others saying "Add this and your app will be better" revolving around timetables.
    c:
     
  8. Bl4ckThunder5

    Bl4ckThunder5 #ClassicalMusicFTW

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    @Theminer30 Oh, is that is true? Thank you for the clarification. Yes, applicants have the right to present whatever and however the information is portrayed. Timetable doesn't have as much impact on the whether or not the application overall is staff worthy It just shows that you're a bit organized. I beg to differ on
    but that's a matter of opinion. Continuing on, I don't think timetables make the process any longer than it is already. I think your misunderstanding what a timetable is. It is in fact a detailed explanation of when you're online. A timetable tells you exactly when your online on what days.
     
  9. RockoR

    RockoR new bagel

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    Wait, isn't a timetable just a detailed explanation of when you will be on?



    timetable (ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl)
    n
    1. a list or table of events arranged according to the time when they take place;schedule
    vb
    2. (tr) to include in or arrange according to a timetable
    3. (intr) to draw up a timetable
     
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  10. Bl4ckThunder5

    Bl4ckThunder5 #ClassicalMusicFTW

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    As a matter of fact, it is. That's what I said or rather, been trying to say xD
     
  11. Miner

    Miner Retired 5-Year Veteran Donator

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    When I meant a detailed explanation, I meant like a list of words.
     
  12. MC_Scout

    MC_Scout Fearless Leader Staff Member Manager

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    whoa whoa slow down.
    Yes time tables are not a requirment but they help with making it that staff members can QUICKLY read it off. however some people go to far on it making a time table for school, summer, holidays etc. Thats way to much.
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    I agreed with what you had originaly had said but anything after that is preventable. Are they anoying? yes, there is that ignoor button for a reason.
     
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  13. Warden

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    I personally think that a Timetable is fine, When people tip it, you don't have to do it (because it's not a requirement) but like MC_Scout said, they help big time sometimes. Also, if you were in a position where you were looking for staff, would you hire someone who just said for their application "6pm-12pm" or someone who had a timetable. It helps, and there is an ignore button when someone keeps giving tips about it. Also, just to add onto that, for people who says it not efficient. It is. You can estimate a time amount instead of thinking "Will this person be on today?". So yeah, that's my rant over.
     
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