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Game Info Team Recruitment [UPDATE]

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W1LLYMAN
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W1LLYMAN - The lack of backwards compatibility practically killed any chance of me getting Xbox One at launch.
TrueAchievements Game Info ManagerTrueAchievements Community Events Organizer6,429 posts
Last post: Today at 01:58
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:16, Edited on 23 June 12 at 06:15 by W1LLYMAN
Become a GI Joe!

Update: 2 weeks ago, we posted a notice looking for new members for our Game Info team here at TA. While we've received quite a few applications already, we're definitely looking for more! You have 3 more days to get that app in!

While we are recruiting from a variety of different regions, I would like to add that the team particularly needs a gamer to help with Japanese releases. They would preferably be someone who can read and write in Japanese as well as in English.

All applications are due by Monday, June 25th. If you'd like to apply, please answer the questions below and PM them to the Game Info Manager, W1LLYMAN.

Good luck!

Original Story:
Not too long ago we saw both the Newshound and the Walkthrough teams recruit several new members to their ranks. If you’ve been itching for a spot on the TA team and you’re speling and grammer leafs sumthing too be dezired, I’ve got great news for you, we’re looking for several dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers for TA’s Game Information team!

http://www.trueachievements.com/customimages/007779.jpg

A quick rundown of the GI team’s responsibilities:

-Updating general game and DLC information (developer, publisher, release date, etc.)
-Adding and editing achievement flags (more info - Achievement Flags )
-Discussing and adding genres (more info - Genre Documentation )
-Updating achievement tiles and secret achievement information
-Making pre-release game pages
-Updating the Game Release Schedule
-Refilling the staff vending machines

The work we do is extremely important but can be very tedious at times. If that doesn’t sound like something you’d enjoy, I wouldn’t recommend applying. wink I’d also like to emphasize that we very much function as a team, so good candidates MUST work well with others! In fact, the entire team will be combing through your applications and picking the new recruits together.

If you’d like to apply, please answer the following questions, and send them via PM to W1LLYMAN by Monday, June 25th.
1) What is your age and where are you from?
2) If picked, how much time will you be able to dedicate to the team per week?
3) Why do you want to be on the team and why should you be picked? What are your strengths and your weaknesses?
4) Please share a game info related idea that you have for the site. It can be an all new feature or an improvement to an existing feature. Be creative!
5) Tell us a little about yourself! What are your interests? What kinds of games do you enjoy?

Remember, all applications are due by June 25th! After the deadline has passed, the team will take a week or two to look through the applications. Soon after we’ll announce who drew the short straw was picked! smile

Good luck to everyone! toast
Teh Paralyzer
379,498
Teh Paralyzer - Anyone else notice the US Marketplace has Foreign Fallout 3 DLC in it...
379,498  TrueAchievements points1,304 posts
Last post: Today at 01:47
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:20
Damn, I should apply...I submit a lot of achievement tiles...and I try to do flags.....Hmmm.
Mystic Typh00n - I was a bit underwhelmed, but overall I have no strong feelings one way or the other.
TrueAchievements Walkthrough SupervisorTrueAchievements Reported Content Evaluator3,930 posts
Last post: Today at 03:08
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:22
I'm happy with Walkthroughs atm

Good luck to all who apply! smile
How much for the whole kitten kaboodle?
Keeper76 - Game on
164 posts
Last post: 19 Jun 12 at 12:14
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:37, Edited on 09 June 12 at 11:39 by Keeper76
Just might hit this up myself! Been here on the Site for a couple years now and visit a couple times a day. Maybe time to give back.
Curb Stomping kids since 2006. Gearhead for life.
Teh Paralyzer
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Teh Paralyzer - Anyone else notice the US Marketplace has Foreign Fallout 3 DLC in it...
379,498  TrueAchievements points1,304 posts
Last post: Today at 01:47
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:39
Mystic Typh00n said:I'm happy with Walkthroughs atm

Good luck to all who apply! smile
It want THAT to be my official job here hahaha walkthrough writer! Why don't they hire for that! lol
TrueAchievement - I thought that was pretty awesome and I've already placed my pre-order!
TrueAchievements AdministratorRegistered on 21 March 2008 (Year 1 - alpha)10,893 posts
Last post: Today at 00:01
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:43
Keeper76 said:Just might hit this up myself! Been here on the Site for a couple years now and visit a couple times a day. Maybe time to give back.Great attitude - well done that man!

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Spilner
285,378
Spilner - The one thing i was after, backwards compatibility, isnt included so no sale for me
9,173 comments541 solutions9,270 posts
Last post: 22 Jan at 09:39
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:45
Wonder how many no hopers will be added this time only to go after a week, i wont be applying, 3 times is enough to not bother.
Normality has resumed in the crazed mind of a nutjob
RedemtionOWNAGE - Where I have been the last month. 500 sub video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=RVlWhS62kiw
70,782  TrueAchievements points86 movies1,280 posts
Last post: 30 Sep 12 at 11:46
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:47
Sounds to good to be true. Is it a legit job? If so this sounds amazing writing game info and achievement stuff sounds like things I kinda do anyways :) maybe il try
Teh Paralyzer
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Teh Paralyzer - Anyone else notice the US Marketplace has Foreign Fallout 3 DLC in it...
379,498  TrueAchievements points1,304 posts
Last post: Today at 01:47
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:51
RedemtionOWNAGE said:Is it a legit job?W1LLYMAN said:we’re looking for several dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers for TA’s Game Information team!
RedDeadKBII
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RedDeadKBII
Achievement Completion Percentage: 98.50% (Includes owned DLC) - 14 more achievements required to reach 99%53 completed games(Includes owned DLC)1,017 posts
Last post: 18 May at 21:56
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:56
Lol great sign.
Big Ell
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Big Ell - I really don't want to comment until we get all the details, but I have to pay a fee equal to the price of a game to
TrueAchievement Ratio: 1.744420,736 comments1,585 posts
Last post: 19 May at 01:21
Posted on 09 June 12 at 11:58
If being bad at grammar and spelling is what it takes to apply for this job, I predict 90% of TA will apply.
Bardan Jusik
133,296
Bardan Jusik - Mirror's Edge Chapter 2 speedrun complete! I'll have to get a lot faster at doing these if I want to finish the game. :/
84 completed games(Includes owned DLC)Achievement Completion Percentage: 97.81% (Includes owned DLC) - 8 more achievements required to reach 98%173 posts
Last post: 03 May at 17:00
Posted on 09 June 12 at 12:03
Big Ell said:If being bad at grammar and spelling is what it takes to apply for this job, I predict 90% of TA will apply.I like this man.
Long live LOST.
B A R 4 D
284,298
B A R 4 D - BATTLEFIELD 4 COMING NOVEMBER 1st to the 360!
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Last post: Yesterday at 22:52
Posted on 09 June 12 at 12:09, Edited on 09 June 12 at 12:09 by B A R 4 D
Think it's about time I apply for something, I can do this!
Battlefield 3 Gamer !
munchmagic86
322,354
munchmagic86 - Laters [wave]
322,354  TrueAchievements pointsTA Pro user1,160 posts
Last post: 20 Oct 12 at 19:28
Posted on 09 June 12 at 12:14
Big Ell said:If being bad at grammar and spelling is what it takes to apply for this job, I predict 90% of TA will apply.I hadn't noticed the epic typo until you posted this nice one

OT I may apply, I do have the drive and the spare 15 hours a day to fill( where I am usually browsing the site anyways), sure why not
Spilner
285,378
Spilner - The one thing i was after, backwards compatibility, isnt included so no sale for me
9,173 comments541 solutions9,270 posts
Last post: 22 Jan at 09:39
Posted on 09 June 12 at 12:18
munchmagic86 said:Big Ell said:If being bad at grammar and spelling is what it takes to apply for this job, I predict 90% of TA will apply.I hadn't noticed the epic typo until you posted this nice one100% sure it is intentional.
Normality has resumed in the crazed mind of a nutjob
ll sider inc ll - oh wait ..!! || sider inc || is the old one, sider inc is the new one.. forgot about the gamertag change option
117 completed games(Includes owned DLC)TrueAchievement Ratio: 1.5452302 posts
Last post: 16 Nov 12 at 16:47
Posted on 09 June 12 at 12:27
intrested but i dont know how much time i have to spare :) good luck tough :)
Matrarch
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Matrarch - Major Nelson attempts to clear up used game confusion: http://majornelson.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-and-used-games/
TrueAchievements News ManagerTrueAchievements Community Events Organizer8,865 posts
Last post: Today at 01:41
Posted on 09 June 12 at 12:31
Good luck to all who apply. Content is a great team and I look forward to seeing new names on TA staff. ;)

Bet you they don't have a treehouse though!
TerreDactyl
75,651
TerreDactyl - "I actually like complex data handling and statistical analysis" - Said no-one, ever.
10,357 commentsTA Pro user1,197 posts
Last post: Today at 00:48
Posted on 09 June 12 at 12:33
There's no content team anymore it's split into 3 groups. wink
Hi i'm Terre. I break things.
Matrarch
258,777
Matrarch - Major Nelson attempts to clear up used game confusion: http://majornelson.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-and-used-games/
TrueAchievements News ManagerTrueAchievements Community Events Organizer8,865 posts
Last post: Today at 01:41
Posted on 09 June 12 at 13:03
Err... Game Info. That's what I meant, of course. :)
TerreDactyl
75,651
TerreDactyl - "I actually like complex data handling and statistical analysis" - Said no-one, ever.
10,357 commentsTA Pro user1,197 posts
Last post: Today at 00:48
Posted on 09 June 12 at 13:04
Sure...
Hi i'm Terre. I break things.

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