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It's that time of the year
Posted by Magnus on 3 February 2004, 21:57 GMT

So. Today, exactly one year ago, we posted our latest "we're hiring" notice. Considering that both that round of hiring (which was Joey and Morgan), and the one about a month earlier (Michael) went pretty well, we believe it's definitely time for another round.

This time, the main areas of work will be:

  • Editing and posting reviews
  • Checking links in our Other Sites section
  • Posting surveys
Apart from the general helping out with the site.

So, the requirements then. Since the main work contains lots of editing and writing text, you need to be reasonably fluent in the English language.

As usual in our hiring, the absolutely paramount requirement is time. Most important is a long-term commitment. If you can do it 8 hours / day now, but expect not to be able to keep that up for more than a couple of months, this is not what we want. But expect it to be quite time-consuming.

Finally, if you can increase the staff's demographical diversity, that's a plus - but not a requirement. We encourage people, both male and female, from all countries to apply.

If this sounds interesting, please let us know at newstaff@ticalc.org. Please include the following information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Age
  • Current level of education (finished or unfinished)
  • Where you live (town/state/country)
  • Approximate amount of time you think you can put into this per week
  • Quick summary of relevant experience
  • A quick motivation on why we should pick you
  • If you have MSN or AIM or similar as means for us to contact you

We will accept applications up to and including Feb 15th. From previous experience, please note that this is not a paid job, it's all volunteer.

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Re: It's that time of the year
nicklaszlo Account Info
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Good luck... How have you gotten people in the past that have 8 hours a day to give away and know how to use a computer? I've been wondering for some time how ticalc.org manages with no obvious means of funding. Conspiracy theories, anyone? (One of the above mentioned symbols for joking).

Reply to this comment    4 February 2004, 00:21 GMT


Re: Re: It's that time of the year
Morgan Davies  Account Info
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About the 8 hours a day....it's a figure of speach. The basic concept Magnus us trying to get accross is when you put down how much time yo think you can devote to the site, just make sure it is something that you know you will be able to do for some time and not just a month or so. So if you say you can work 2 hours a day (which is a little more likely for the job des scription above) then make sure you canactually work that. Just hold true to your word.

Reply to this comment    4 February 2004, 00:47 GMT

Re: It's that time of the year
Michael O'Brien  Account Info
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As tempting as this would be, it sucks that I don't have the time for it. Man, I got a whole lot of stuff to do this semester. On a side note, My birthday is a week from today, ironically enough...

Good luck to all, I'm sure we all want to see the new members.

Reply to this comment    4 February 2004, 02:28 GMT

Re: It's that time of the year
RCTParRoThEaD  Account Info
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Good luck, and I hope the next mod isn't a nazi.

Reply to this comment    4 February 2004, 04:50 GMT

Re: It's that time of the year
Memwaster  Account Info

Maybe next time....

I gotta finish High School first.

As I'm half-Dutch, half Jap and live in Australia, I think i quatify for the "ethnic diversity"

Reply to this comment    4 February 2004, 06:28 GMT

Re: Re: It's that time of the year
BlackThunder  Account Info
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I'm Chinese! ^_^

Reply to this comment    6 February 2004, 02:51 GMT


Re: Re: It's that time of the year
Chivo  Account Info

Is your farger Dutch?

Sorry, I had to ask.

Reply to this comment    6 February 2004, 04:55 GMT


Re: Re: Re: It's that time of the year
Drantin  Account Info

My dad is dutch >_> and my mom is..uh.. New Jersian..

Reply to this comment    6 February 2004, 18:14 GMT

Re: It's that time of the year
Maarten Zwartbol  Account Info
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I would like to write reviews but I can't be consistent with my time :-/.

Reply to this comment    4 February 2004, 09:13 GMT


Re: Re: It's that time of the year
Morgan Davies  Account Info
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Anyone can write a review, at any time for any file (except your own). Just find the link on the fileinfo page that says something to the effect of "write a review" and fill out the form by putting in your review.

Reply to this comment    4 February 2004, 15:44 GMT

Re: It's that time of the year
Merthsoft  Account Info

When will we find out about (not) becomming part of the staff

Reply to this comment    7 February 2004, 21:10 GMT


Re: Re: It's that time of the year
mirra Account Info
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Valentines Day seems logical for the date.

Reply to this comment    8 February 2004, 17:12 GMT


Re: Re: Re: It's that time of the year
mirra Account Info
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Does your author standing help at all with the choosing of new staff members?

Reply to this comment    8 February 2004, 17:14 GMT
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