There are countless things that we look for in staff applications. Below, we've listed a list of each thing that we look at in an applicant, as well as a brief description.

• Effort
  • When reviewing applications for staff positions, we view the effort that the user put into the application. It is important that a user puts as much effort as possible into an application; after all, it is a job application. If an applicant can't put decent effort into their application, it's hard for us to believe that they'd put enough effort into the job they have applied for.
     
• Spelling and Grammar
  • Spelling and grammar are HUGE. A staff member must have good spelling and grammar. This is important for many reasons. First of all, for a staff member to be understood and taken seriously, they must be able to use proper spelling and grammar. This includes the use of chatspeak. RuneHQ staff will not use uncommon acronyms and will not leave letters off words to save time. In addition, RuneHQ staff capitalizes the first word of each sentence and puts a proper end mark at the end of each sentence. We will not tolerate a lack of capitalization of first person nominative pronouns! We always capitalize the pronoun "I." We check for grammar and spelling accuracy in both applications and in the applicant's posts.
     
• Professionalism
  • We look for professionalism in every applicant. It is important that a staff member is professional at all times. Each staff member must stay professional even at the hardest of times. A staff member represents RuneHQ; it is their job to stay professional and represent RuneHQ in the best way possible. A staff member must be able to act professional not only on RuneHQ, but wherever they are, whether it be on other websites, on RuneScape, or in their everyday life. We check for professionalism in both an applicant's application and posts.
     
• Discipline History
  • When reviewing applicants, we view their discipline history. If an applicant is receiving disciplines, they don't understand the rules, and if someone doesn't understand the rules it is nearly impossible for them to enforce them. We always send a reminder of our rules before issuing a discipline If a user continues to break a rule after being reminded, this shows that they cannot take instruction, which is something that is key for RuneHQ staff. When a staff member is given instruction, they are expected to follow the instructions after being asked only once.
     
• Activity
  • We view an applicant's activity on RuneHQ. If an applicant is not active, they won't be able to fulfill their duties as a staff member. We expect that each staff member is able to spend time on RuneHQ every day and is able to dedicate enough time to fulfill their requirements.
     
• Time Zone
  • We must have staff members from a variety of areas so that there will always be available staff members. If all of our staff members lived in GMT, there would be certain hours of the day when we would have a lack of coverage. For this reason, we take each applicant's time zone into consideration.
     
• Conflict of Interest
  • We require that each staff member doesn't work on any other website. We want our staff members to focus their efforts on RuneHQ and not any other websites that they may work for.
     
• Attitude
  • A RuneHQ staff member must display a positive attitude at all times. We want our staff to present a positive image. We're not a bunch of pessimists! We're fun, hardworking people, and we want all of our staff members to be that way.
     
• Teamwork
  • A staff member must be able to work as a member of a team. We are a staffing team; without teamwork and cooperation, RuneHQ wouldn't operate properly. We will not tolerate staff members who cannot work in a team with other staff members.
     
• Chemistry
  • It is important that each staff member fits in to the staffing team. Somebody can be a perfect applicant, but if they just won't fit in, they won't be an effective staff member and they won't be happy as a staff member.
     
• Parent Support
  • We require that each staff member has the consent of their parents before becoming a staff member. We cannot verify this in the initial application, but once an applicant is accepted, their parents will be required to sign a permission form. If a user does not have parental consent, they have no use applying for staff. This does not apply to applicants over the age of 18.
     
• Fairness
  • A staff member must be fair. It is crucial that each staff member is fair to each member and does not give an advantage to any user, friend or foe.
     
• Trustworthiness
  • A staff member is trustworthy. It is important for a staff member to tell the truth. If a staff member cannot be trusted, they shouldn't be on staff.

These are the main things we look for in a staff member. We will analyze each user's application, posts, and perform background checks. We can't be fooled. We want to hear what you have to say in your application, not what you think we want to hear.

With that aside, let me assure you that being on RuneHQ staff is fun. It's an amazing opportunity. It's a chance to help others, to make a difference.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Please read through this entire FAQ, as it is important before you decide to apply for staff.

Anyone in our community is eligible to apply for any of the following staff applications:

Content Editors

Forum Moderators

Community Crew

Developers

ALL Staff are responsible for:

• Anything that is staff related is to STAY staff related. Do not talk, boast, brag, or relate anything in passing to non-staff members. Leaking staff information to non-staff members will get you banned from this site, no questions asked. If you resign or are removed from staff for whatever reason, this very important rule still applies to you. Everything must be kept in complete confidentiality. Do not leak any information unless explicitly told you may do so by your Manager or an Administrator.
• Follow all forum rules, including ones provided in the separate categories.
• It is your responsibility to keep your PC safe and secure; you must have anti-virus installed. We will not tolerate staff members jeopardizing the safety of the site or the forums at any time. If you are found to be doing so, you will be removed from staff.
• Present yourself in a mature and helpful manner. You are representing the site and thus need to make all actions in a style of a professional staff member. This also includes maintaining a good ethic when in-game.
• You are required to read every reply that is located in the mandatory boards. This means re-reading a topic every time a new reply has been made. Do not post in this forum unless you have a question or something important to say in return.
• You must be able to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.
• You will be required to attend all Team and Staff meetings on Discord.
• When playing RuneScape, if you notice some of our content is missing/incorrect make a submission to assist the Content Editors and our site as a whole.

Content Editors:

• A PIM (Persons, Items, and Monsters) test is required for all newly hired Content Editors. This test must be passed before a tutorial will be given. To take the PIM test, a Content Manager will contact you after you have been accepted to staff.
• Work with users in helping them present their submission in a professional style. Provide input in ways they can better their submission.
• Keep up-to-date on all Content Editors news and changes in procedures. These will be found in the Announcements and Policies forum located in the Content Editors Board.
• Upload and update the Sitefun Admin area.
• The Site Admin area is the place where we add and edit all information on the site. Access is limited to PIM's (Person, Items, and Monsters) for all new Editors.
• Ability to work in the Guides area is given after completing a coding test.
• All Editors will be given a complete walk through of the Sitefun Admin area before they make any changes to the site.
• Document all changes made on the site in the "Content Editor Logs" section.

Ready to apply to be a Content Editor? Just click here. Good luck!

Forum Moderators:

• You must be 18 years of age or older. Applicants under the age of 18 will be automatically denied.
• Monitor the forums (including the Shoutbox) whenever you can, at least once a day preferably, to make sure our users are not breaking any rules; make sure to read ALL new posts in all sections of the forums, both staff and public.
• When you are on the forums, log in to Skype as well so that staff can talk to and help each other. Do not be afraid to ask for help, check who is on Skype and talk to them if needed.
• Be able to enforce the forum rules to ANYONE on the forum, whether they are older than you or a friend of yours.
• Be able to take criticism. From time to time, an Administrator or Manager might get on your case for not doing things the way we wish for them to be done or for not doing enough.
• Try at all times to be helpful and welcoming.
• Be an active member of the RuneHQ Community. Moderators are expected to make regular posts. They are also expected to try to use our clan chat in RuneScape (RuneHQ), attend our RuneHQ events on RuneScape when possible, as well as chat on Discord/Teamspeak and in the shoutbox.

Ready to apply to be a Forum Moderator? Just click here. Good luck!

Community Crew:

• Log into the forum once a day preferably, or at least every two days. When you are on the forums log into a communication platform such as Skype or discord, so staff can reach you.
• Organize, host, and attend RuneHQ events on Runescape (minigames, bossing, etc). These events usually take place during the weekend or on special holidays
• Organize, host, and attend competions on the RuneHQ forum and discord.
• Check and contribute to our social media (Facebook &Twitter) on a daily basis .
• Create graphics and images for events/social media/banners as requested (optional)
• Create videos for Youtube, and stream your Runescape activity
• Attend team meetings on discord
• Check and contribute to the team's discord chat on a daily basis.
• Provide ideas that would improve the role and workings of the community crew
• Present yourself in a professional manner on our forum, our chats and social media. Appropriate and constructive comments will help to strengthen and support our community
• Be able to take criticism!  From time to time an Administrator or Manager might give you instructions  when they feel you are not doing your job, have acted or spoken inappropriately, or will offer ways to improve your participation.

Ready to apply to be a Community Crew member? Just click here. Good luck!

Developers:

• Log into the forum once a day preferably, or at least every two days. When you are on the forums log into a communication platform such as Skype, so staff and other developers can reach you.
• Be able to take criticism, as from time to time an Administrator or Manager might get on your case for not doing things the way we wish for them to be done, or for not doing enough.
• Keep up-to-date on all Developers news and changes in procedures. These will be found in the Announcements forum located in the Developers Board.
• Monitor the bug tracker subforum and provide clear updates.
• Provide timely updates to projects assigned to you by management.
• Document all changes in the relevant subforums (e.g. in the relevant bug tracking thread, or a developer project thread) and in your files.
• When playing RuneScape, if you notice some of our content is missing/incorrect make a submission to assist the Content Editors and our site as a whole.

Ready to apply to be a Developer/Site Coder? Just click here. Good luck!

Note: You are required to own a RuneHQ forum account to apply. Accounts that have been around for a while and have good standing within the community are more likely to be chosen over new members. See what we look for in applicants by clicking here.

1. You must be at least 17 years old (18+ for Forum Moderators) OR have obtained an age waiver from a RuneHQ owner. Any applicants under that age will be automatically denied. Do not ask for a waiver on age! Age waivers are granted by owners based on knowing you and thinking you would be a good staff member, so the best way to get a waiver is be involved in the community, be helpful, and follow the rules.
    
2. Your application will be placed in the staff boards.
    
3. Staff comments are taken. They review your application as well as your recent disciplines, if any, and posts. After the majority have said either yes or no, then the app is either denied or fully accepted
   • Please note: This process takes up to 1 to 2 weeks! Once you are either accepted or denied you will receive a PM letting you know the decision. Please understand that we only have a limited amount of positions available and it may simply be that someone else was more qualified at this time. You can certainly reapply in either 30 or 60 days (you will be told how long).
      
4. If accepted on staff, you will then be required to fill out a permission form from your parents or provide proof of age if you are over 18. These are kept completely confidential and the information is never kept online. All info is kept in our offices and is only available to the Site Owners.
   • We need this document for the protection of all of the staff and members on this site. We want to know who the children on our staff are working with. We want parents to be aware of why their kids are spending time on line and what they are doing. We also want to be able to let parents know when their kids are doing a great job.
   • The form does include the Site Owners contact information so that we may be contacted to discuss any concerns over giving this information out. This information is requested in order to protect everyone on our site. For everyone's protection we need to know that people are being honest about who they are and what age they are.
      
5. Once accepted and the form has been received, then you will move onto the Mod/PIM test and security test, depending on the position you applied for this step may not be applicable and you will move directly to the next step.
    
6. Final step is a tutorial to teach you how to use the moderating/editing functions and rules or the basics of Community Crew or Events depending on your specific team.
    
7. Congratulations, you are now on staff!

New members are allowed to apply for staff positions, however, you are more likely to succeed in your application if you are a well Established Member of our community.

Without posts we have nothing to go on to evaluate your character and/or grammar. So having good quality posts to become an Established Member(EM) before you apply for staff position really has the potential to work in your favor. Note that posting 1 word posts or smiley faces just to get EM will not!

To become RuneHQ Staff, you must send in an application.

IMPORTANT: Before you apply, be sure to read the Staff Application Flow and Staff Responsibilities FAQs first.

To Apply

On the far right side of the navigation bar, at the top of the forums screen, is a tab that says "Open Applications". 

When you open this tab, you will find the applications for teams that currently in need of new members. Proceed by clicking the red "Apply" button to the right of the application description; be sure to click the correct Apply button for the team you are wanting to join. You will then be redirected to the application page. Note that you can only apply once at this time, so be sure that you are fully filling out the questions asked of you.

If you have any issues or questions not answered below, feel free to contact the appropriate manager.

Current managers are:

• Numerous One - Forum Moderators
• KSB single - Content Editors
• With Faith - Community Crew & Developers

The questions we put in the applications are to show us who you really are and if you are the right person for the job. For more help or ideas, please read the What do we look for in staff applications FAQ.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• My application has been declined. How long do I have to wait until I can send another application?
  • If your application is declined, you must wait 30 days before you reapply.

• What is the age limit?
  • Staff groups require you to be mature, If you are under the age of 18, you must have your parent sign a permission form. If you are 18 or older, you must have proof of your age.

• How will I know if I am not accepted?
  • You will receive a PM from the manager of the team you applied to. Don't be upset, you can apply again in 30 days!

We wish you best of luck!

New members are discouraged from applying for staff positions; particularly for the Moderator position. Without posts we have nothing to go on to evaluate your character and/or grammar. It is suggested that you make enough good quality posts to become an Established Member(EM) before you apply for staff positions. Posting 1 word posts or smiley faces just to get EM will not be acceptable!

How do I become a Moderator on RuneHQ?

First, NEVER EVER ask another Moderator or another member of RuneHQ Staff to become a Moderator. We are looking for people who SHOW us they can do the job, not people who are asking for it.

Second, if you apply to become a Moderator, please don't think that you will be a Moderator the day after. Many people have been wonderful members for YEARS and are still not Mods.

You will only be chosen if you are a good member and follow the Forum Rules.

To become a Moderator, wait until you see an announcement along the lines of...."We Are Looking For Forum Moderators!" That will be the time to fill out an application. Be sure to read every single little thing about being a Moderator; down to the requirements, what we look for in staff, plus the list of jobs and activities you would be held accountable for.

When you send your application, don't just write "I WANT TO B3 M0d PLZ CH00SE ME!" You have to write a detailed description answering all the questions on the application form. Remember, spelling and proper grammar count! For example:

1. Why do you want to be a Moderator?
2. Why should YOU become a Moderator - what separates you from everyone else?
3. Why are you applying to the Forum Moderators instead of any of our other positions?
4. How many hours a week (on average) do you spend on RuneHQ and when will you be available to moderate?

After you have done this, you will get a PM (usually within 1-3 weeks from the time the application was posted to when it was closed), either saying your application has been accepted or your application has been rejected. If you have been rejected, it is not the end of the world and don't think you can never apply again. You must wait 60 days before you can re-apply, but it doesn't count against you. Keep trying! Remember, don't give us 1-2 word answers for each question. Give as much detail as is appropriate for your answer.

If the person choosing the Moderators wants you to become Moderator, you will have to provide some sort of identification [for the sake of security] giving us proof of who you are.

• For members who are older than 18, you will need a valid government ID card (driver's license, ID card)

Once you've submitted your form of ID you will be given a link to all the information your job will require of you. Its pretty long and it is in your best interest to read everything. Absorb it, reread it multiple times before trying the big test for your new job. There's no rush once you are notified, you can take up to a week to learn the information. The more you know in the beginning and off the top of your head, the easier your training will be.

If you pass...congratulations and welcome! However, if nerves catch up to you and you fail, you will be given a second chance and one week to retake the test. If a certain part gave you trouble, go back and read up on that section and/or ask another Mod. They may have the information you need.

What can Moderators do?

• Moderators can do many things, some which include:
• Locking threads
• Moving threads
• Enforcing the RuneHQ rules

This is only a fraction of what Moderators can do. They are busy most of the time; never a dull moment. Moderators are trusted to do these tasks because the higher authorities trust that member, believe they are up to the challenge and are hard workers. Don't think it'll be a walk in the park. It never is. Some days the work is easier and some days problems multiply, but working together with your fellow Moderators and your Manager [your boss] lessens the stress; together we're united.

Why are Moderators chosen?

Moderators are chosen for the fact that they have been loyal to the site, have helped out, in some way, shape, or form, and have been nice to everyone. They are trusted by Site Admins and Forum Managers to help out and greet new members. Moderators are chosen not because they are someone who has a lot of posts. It's because they have posted good things, have shown the ability to be polite and helpful, and also have the ability to write in a way that can be understood by the majority of forum.