what the hell is this? I wanted to apply on a whim and got this [quote]Thanks for your interest in joining the SBT Staff! Your application will be held in the strictest of confidence, and your 'true identity' will not be known to anyone, including the selection committee. Each application is assigned a number as it comes in. Selection is not based upon your reputation as a poster, but your skills.
>>>>> APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 21, 2004 ~
Splinterboard Times Staff Application
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Please complete both parts A & B. If we like what we see, you'll be asked to submit another assignment before we make our final decision.
*** All submissions may be used in a future issue of SBT. You will be notified prior to publication, and your 'true identity' will nevah be revealed.***
PART A
Please answer the following questions as completely as possible. Remember, we're looking for people who can write! Understand that staff members will represent the vast array of posters in the Splinterverse. We may contact you with other questions.
1. What is your favorite board at Survivor Sucks? Why?
2. How many ghostnics do you have? How many of them are baned in the Splinterverse? Are any of them globally baned?
3. Tell us one thing that would surprise people aboot you.
4. Name three Splinterboards that you visit.
5. What was Uncle Camerman wearing when you saw him last?
6. Has BNGH ever had a victory? Are there really 'verse posters who worship dead babies? Are the chews dead yet?
7. If you were to look up the definition of psycho in the Splinterverse dictionary, whose name would be there (name just one)?
8. What does 'ssts' mean?
9. List 5 adjectives that come to mind when you think of, "Andersons."
10. Why do you want to join the SBT staff?
11. Are you willing to devote time each week (or every other week) to create content for the SBT?
12. Should you be selected, are you willing to maintain confidentiality? All staff members will be given new, anonymous identities for use while on the job. If you have any problems or concerns with this, please address them now.
PART B
Complete ONE of following assignments (based on which position you are applying for):
>>>> Feature/StoryWriters: Write a short (100-300 words) story sensationalizing a bit of gossip you've heard. This Sun story (see link) should serve as an inspiration for the tone we're looking for: www.thesun.co.uk/article/...52,00.html
>>>> Columnists: You're writing a Dear Abby type column aboot sex. Please answer, in 100-300 words, the following question. "Dear SBT, WHY do I keep getting CRABS?!?"
>>>> Cartoonists/Photochoppers: Create a cartoon/image spoofing a recent controversy in the Splinterverse. Board wars, fake deaths, ghostnic attacks, idoit admins - anything is fair game so long as it addresses a "hot topic" somewhere in the 'verse. Upload the image to any image host (photobucket is a good one, and free) and provide the link. Include a brief description of the cartoon with the link.
>>>> Schleppers: For this assignment, you're a trend spotter. Describe to us what the three most recent Splinterboard trends seem to be. Write a short (100-300 word) article using Ted Casablanca's style as seen here: www.eonline.com/Gossip/Aw...40408.html[/quote]
They can't be serious
>>>>> APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 21, 2004 ~
Splinterboard Times Staff Application
~
Please complete both parts A & B. If we like what we see, you'll be asked to submit another assignment before we make our final decision.
*** All submissions may be used in a future issue of SBT. You will be notified prior to publication, and your 'true identity' will nevah be revealed.***
PART A
Please answer the following questions as completely as possible. Remember, we're looking for people who can write! Understand that staff members will represent the vast array of posters in the Splinterverse. We may contact you with other questions.
1. What is your favorite board at Survivor Sucks? Why?
2. How many ghostnics do you have? How many of them are baned in the Splinterverse? Are any of them globally baned?
3. Tell us one thing that would surprise people aboot you.
4. Name three Splinterboards that you visit.
5. What was Uncle Camerman wearing when you saw him last?
6. Has BNGH ever had a victory? Are there really 'verse posters who worship dead babies? Are the chews dead yet?
7. If you were to look up the definition of psycho in the Splinterverse dictionary, whose name would be there (name just one)?
8. What does 'ssts' mean?
9. List 5 adjectives that come to mind when you think of, "Andersons."
10. Why do you want to join the SBT staff?
11. Are you willing to devote time each week (or every other week) to create content for the SBT?
12. Should you be selected, are you willing to maintain confidentiality? All staff members will be given new, anonymous identities for use while on the job. If you have any problems or concerns with this, please address them now.
PART B
Complete ONE of following assignments (based on which position you are applying for):
>>>> Feature/StoryWriters: Write a short (100-300 words) story sensationalizing a bit of gossip you've heard. This Sun story (see link) should serve as an inspiration for the tone we're looking for: www.thesun.co.uk/article/...52,00.html
>>>> Columnists: You're writing a Dear Abby type column aboot sex. Please answer, in 100-300 words, the following question. "Dear SBT, WHY do I keep getting CRABS?!?"
>>>> Cartoonists/Photochoppers: Create a cartoon/image spoofing a recent controversy in the Splinterverse. Board wars, fake deaths, ghostnic attacks, idoit admins - anything is fair game so long as it addresses a "hot topic" somewhere in the 'verse. Upload the image to any image host (photobucket is a good one, and free) and provide the link. Include a brief description of the cartoon with the link.
>>>> Schleppers: For this assignment, you're a trend spotter. Describe to us what the three most recent Splinterboard trends seem to be. Write a short (100-300 word) article using Ted Casablanca's style as seen here: www.eonline.com/Gossip/Aw...40408.html[/quote]
They can't be serious
Dave, not Mick


