The hiring system on this site..., *sigh* Options

[*Uronacid*]

Intro

Alright, first off I'm not bitter about not being hired (even though no-one has been chosen... I'm pretty sure I won't be.). That is not why I'm posting this. I'm posting this so that hopefully, in the future, you guys (the staff) can learn how to avoid all the drama created by your current hiring process. Let's look at the current hiring process:

The CB Hiring Process

On CB we have "Hiring Sessions" this is how they work:

1. CB asks it's members to submit their applications via a public thread, so that all members can view the applications. Members read the applications, and then form biased opinions based upon their current relationship with each member.

2. CB then asks it's members (who do not make any decisions when it comes to the hiring process) to take part in a debate that's in the Lounge, were members inevitably end up bashing each other while trying to defend their reasons for a position on staff. A thread where people place words in others mouths and critique grammar/spelling, in a frantic effort to stomp on the heads of their competitors and gain "popularity" so that they have a better chance of being noticed by the "holy" staff. A passive-aggressive race where people try to act "polite" in an attempt make others look bad. This is a place where personal grudges create biased reviews, and the number of friends you have to back you up will effect how "right" or wrong you really are.

3. CB does this because they believe it will make the hiring process easier for them. Is it a "cream will rise to the top" theory, or is this Darwin's Theory - "survival of the fittest"?

Bad or Good?

Have you ever seen a company's staff post all their applicant's applications on a billboard in front of the company building for all to see, ask for all the applicants to debate and argue with each other over who should get the position, and then sit back and watch as people fight? Let me answer that for you. No, no you haven't, and the only place you will ever see people openly competing for a position like this is on "REALITY TV" shows like the apprentice (which as we all know, isn't very realistic).

There is a reason why real companies/organizations/groups/most websites(excluding CB) don't have hiring sessions like this. It's unfair to the applicants and it makes it more difficult to judge who should and shouldn't get hired.

It's unfair to the applicants. They get to have their applications torn to shreds by people with biased opinions of them. I'll even admit that I do it to. Why not, everyone else does it. IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT!! WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO IT!!

It's unfair to the Staff. It makes it more difficult for them to make a decision on who is going to get hired. With everyone yelling and screaming at each other, it becomes increasingly difficult for members of staff to decide who's good and who's bad for the position. All of our opinions of each other effect what they think of us. Eventually, a hiring session becomes a popularity contest when it shouldn't be.

Some Q and A

Q: Is CB a democracy?
A: No, for those of you who don't know, they pick and choose who will be hired back stage!

Q: Does it really matter what the members think?
A: Somewhat, a Staff member does need a good understanding of the community and its members, but considering majority of the posts made on this website are done by about 10-15 of it's members... what matters is that we do our jobs when one of us is hired on staff. If someone does a bad job, they can always fire them and hire a new staff member. There are unlimited members of this community just waiting to fill limited staff positions. Has CB ever heard of whats called a PROBATIONARY PERIOD? I guess not, I'll explain...

Probationary Period: Part of the selection process during which an employee new to a position is required to demonstrate fitness for the position by actual performance of the position's duties. Usually during the first couple of weeks that an employee is hired.

Q: Can't we just avoid all of this drama?
A: Yes, we can. We can avoid it, and make CB a more enjoyable environment for all!

HOW CAN WE AVOID THIS SHIT?!

- Applications should be submitted via PM.

- There shouldn't be "hiring sessions". You should be able to submit your application to an administrator at any time, they should store those applications in the back, and hire people when they need them. This would be much easier for the Staff, and there would be a lot less drama on the site.

- They should make a topic with a title like "How to become an CB Staff Member" that lists the positions, what is required for the position, if it needs to be filled, and a template for the application.

My thoughts, if anyone cares...

Should applicants be able to view another applicants application?
NO, for reasons stated above.

Should applicants be able to critique their competitors applications?
NO, for reasons stated above.

Should applicants be able to critique other applicants and give biased reviews, that effect the opinions of both the staff and members?
NO, for reasons stated above.




PS: If you find this offensive at all, I apologize. This is only constructive criticism.

[Spirited Away]

So one must be organized and constructive to voice his/her opinion? Is that your law?

Sorry if I was incoherent, but it looks like you're reading between the lines rather than focusing on what I'm really saying anyway. The pot calling the kettle black, cute. Woot for you, sucks to be me, right? Haha.

I didn't know you wanted to debate this with me, I was only telling you what I think of your spiel because it's my right, but if you want a debate, I don't mind. cB knows I love debates.

What is your point then? Can you do me the favor of reducing that page load of reading into one concise paragraph since you're so good at organizing your thoughts?

My point is simple: do you see unqualified people selected in this session of hiring? No. And so, how is the system not working?

I care not if you respectfully respond or if you want to respond at all. If I find that your opinions are silly, I will say so and explain, as it is in my right. You have, in turn, the right to respond as you'd like within the rules of the community.

And if in saying that your ideas are silly, I hurt your sensitive constitution, I am sorry. But you should know that you're doing the same to the person who put the new system together by calling it "pathetic". So, think before you say (or sound indignant), my friend, because the words of a hypocrite are often condemned, if not ignored.

[*Uronacid*]

So one must be organized and constructive to voice his/her opinion? Is that your law?

Sorry if I was incoherent, but it looks like you're reading between the lines rather than focusing on what I'm really saying anyway. The pot calling the kettle black, cute. Woot for you, sucks to be me, right? Haha.

It's not my law, I just want to understand you and what you are referring to in my posts.

I didn't know you wanted to debate this with me, I was only telling you what I think of your spiel because it's my right, but if you want a debate, I don't mind. cB knows I love debates.

What is your point then? Can you do me the favor of reducing that page load of reading into one concise paragraph since you're so good at organizing your thoughts?

My point is simple: do you see unqualified people selected in this session of hiring? No. And so, how is the system not working?

I care not if you respectfully respond or if you want to respond at all. If I find that your opinions are silly, I will say so and explain, as it is in my right. You have, in turn, the right to respond as you'd like within the rules of the community.

And if in saying that your ideas are silly, I hurt your sensitive constitution, I am sorry. But you should know that you're doing the same to the person who put the new system together by calling it "pathetic". So, think before you say (or sound indignant), my friend, because the words of a hypocrite are often condemned, if not ignored.

Please get back to the topic.

If you are upset by me using the word "pathetic", I will change it. Do I think that they hired unqualified people? Yes, in fact, but I will refrain from posting their names... there is not point at the moment. That's like fighting the fact that George Bush is the president after he entered into his second term. It's pointless, in no way am I going to take anyone out of their positions. I can only hope that they prove themselves to be good staff members.

I never said that the current hiring system didn't work. They just hired people. I believe that the current hiring system creates large amounts of needless drama, and doesn't allow the staff to hire the people who are best suited for the positions.

[Spirited Away]

It's not my law, I just want to understand you and what you are referring to in my posts.
Please get back to the topic.

If you are upset by me using the word "pathetic", I will change it. Do I think that they hired unqualified people? Yes, in fact, but I will refrain from posting their names... there is not point at the moment. That's like fighting the fact that George Bush is the president after he entered into his second term. It's pointless, in no way am I going to take anyone out of their positions. I can only hope that they prove themselves to be good staff members.

I never said that the current hiring system didn't work. They just hired people. I believe that the current hiring system creates large amounts of needless drama, and doesn't allow the staff to hire the people who are best suited for the positions.

What? Now I am the one who's upset? Hahaha, sure, if you want to habor such delusions, go for it =]

Yours is the classic case of unhappy campers, a/k/a those who applied and didn't get picked and scrutinize the system because of it. I've seen this before so I guess I understand where you're coming from. Though if you think someone is unqualified, why don't you name them and say why you think he/she is unqualified? Don't be chicken. That's why there's something called Moderator Performance thread created by Jeff. Remember? No? Well, that was your reminder. While you can't dethrone George Bush, you can still call him out! Hello? Do the same for unqualified staff. And since you've never been on staff, you wouldn't know that staff can and does get reprimanded by Admins =] But now you know. Don't give yourself an excuse to be chicken.

Now you're the one not making any sense. Obviously you don't think the system works, or else why would you call it pathetic? Or are you in the habit of calling something that works fine pathetic? Do you care to clear up my confusion?

I'm telling you now that the people who were picked are the ones best suited for their respective positions regardless of the "drama" that you think resulted from how they were chosen. If you think otherwise, name names and state your reasons logically with facts to back up your claims. So long as you don't sound whiny about it, I'm sure people will listen. It has been done before and changes have been made.

You make a good point about past systems not working as well as we like, but remember that if "drama" is the reason you're shooting down the current process, you're in over your head. Drama is all around cB, I don't see how you want curb down just one part of it and not all of it? Is it because this drama revolved around you?

Now I ask you, how am I off topic?