Being friends with staff isn't an advantage in any sort.. It's all based on how well your application is, your attitude and your knowledge of iEra.
Being friends with staff isn't an advantage in any sort.. It's all based on how well your application is, your attitude and your knowledge of iEra.
Technically having a staff recommendation improves your chances a bit, and the easiest way to get a recommendation is by being a staff's friend. That being said, I got hired without a recommendation. Personally I believe pr applications are a bit more 'rigged' than development related positions.
Here's why, pr positions are based entirely off what the person tells the hirer. This is a big chance because, well, quite simply, I can say whatever I want in an application, whether it's true or not. While development positions require proof of abilities in the form of past work/challenges as a part of the application.
The recommendation system causes a /slight/ advantage for friends of staff, however it makes sense and is quite fair if you think about it. Being a friend of a staff member gives you more exposure to that staff, and provides a better and more accurate picture of that individuals eligibility for the staff position. If an application asks "what is your personality like?" Only an idiot would say "my personality is rude and trashy". Most people will say they are funny, kind, and mature. These statements could be complete lies, however. Which is why having first-hand knowledge of someone's personality prier to being hired is a good thing(in the form of a recommendation)
Fortunately, if someone does not have a recommendation they are still fully capable of being hired in pr positions, so don't worry or hate on the recommendation system.
And your warnings :)
hhhm, but i think admins see ip of applying man, so they can just block that ip.
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i mean they can see that message was not from real user of that id account.
My man knocked it out of the park.Quote:
Originally Posted by rorriM
Generally speaking, I talk to anybody and everybody.
It makes the game much more enjoyable-- everything from basing, to trolling, to sparring.
And I actually consider most of the people I regularly come in contact with on Skype as my friends.
We have great times together, and spend a good deal of time laughing.
Let this be noted though: All friends of staff aren't recommendations.
As Rorrim pointed out, the connection provides an adequate idea of the person's eligibility; but the connection could also reveal one's ineligibility.
It takes a lot for a staff member to stick their neck out for somebody, as recommendations are a reflection on you, and could make or break credibility.
Simply being a friend doesn't automatically make you eligible.
It puts a stage in your pocket, upon which you could perform regularly.
As with any other proving ground, your performance on this stage could potentially help, or hurt your chances at getting the job.
Excellent point @meph
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Originally Posted by Cloak
Ah. Yeah. By the way. I didn't know anyone from the staff team before I was hired.Quote:
Originally Posted by King Anakin