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    • The Wulven Apprentice (Win a Paid Role at Wulven)

      In December 2011, the Shadow Era Design Team was formed, after Kyle took applications from the Shadow Era community.

      Over the course of the past 18 months, some members have left and others have joined, also from the community.

      Now, Kyle is once again looking to the community for worthy talent ...

      (Hoping one day to find it!)

      But he's not just asking for applications by email this time ...

      He's decided to go +1 better ...





      The Wulven Apprentice is a multi-week contest,
      where one lucky member of the Shadow Era community
      will win a paid role working for Wulven Game Studios!



      Who Should Apply?

      Our hope is to find someone who ticks all the following boxes:

      * enthusiastic
      * hard-working
      * team player
      * good communicator
      * passionate about Shadow Era and TCGs in general
      * time available to do the role!

      Please note that applicants must be at least 18 years old.

      If you think that you're the person we're looking for, to help us take Shadow Era to new heights and greater success, then please read on to see what's involved and how to apply.



      How it will work

      Here's a brief run down of how we envision the contest to work. (How things will actually work will depend on the tasks we use and availability of those involved, but the hope is that we don't stray too far from this format.)


      Phase One - Selecting Candidates - COMPLETE

      People interested in taking part should send an application by email to apprentice@wulven.com by 5th June 11pm GMT.

      Things to include in your application:

      * Why you want to take part
      * Why you believe you are a worthy candidate
      * What makes you different to other applicants
      * Anything else you think will help us choose the candidates


      UPDATE: We are now reviewing applications.


      Phase Two - 10 Candidates Notified - COMPLETE

      Wulven will contact each candidate by email to let them know they are invited to take part. The invite needs to be accepted within 48 hours.

      The expectation is that 10 candidates will be revealed in 2 weeks from now, but the precise time will depend on how many applications we get, how long they are and how difficult it is to choose the candidates.


      Phase Three - Teams Revealed - COMPLETE (see here)

      The candidates will be split into two teams by Wulven. The candidates on each team should get to know each other, choose a team name and decide who will be the Project Manager in the first task.


      Phase Four - Tasks - IN PROGRESS (Task 1 Voting, Task 1 Firing, Task 2 Voting, Task 2 Firing, Task 3 Voting, Task 3 Firing, Task 4)

      Over the course of 6 weeks (or so), teams will compete against each other at a variety of tasks, each one designed to allow the candidates to demonstrate their potential value to Wulven.

      At the end of each task, the winning team will be decided (usually by forum poll), and then the Project Manager of the losing team will select two people from their team to take into the Wulven Lair, where Kyle will choose one person to be fired.

      The tasks will continue each week, with smaller reconfigured teams and new Project Managers (where possible), until 4 candidates remain.


      Phase Five - Interviews

      The remaining 4 candidates will be interviewed by Kyle and members of the Design Team.

      Two will be selected to compete in the Grand Final based on the interviews and performance in previous weeks.


      Phase Six - Grand Final

      All candidates will be invited back to take part in the final task, where the two finalists will be Project Managers.

      The winning Project Manager will be selected by Kyle at the end of that task.


      The Prize

      The winner of Wulven Apprentice will get a prestigious paid role working for Wulven Game Studios to help shape the future of Shadow Era! But don't worry, this is a part-time, work at home in your underwear kind of deal. Time commitments are expected to be a few hours each day.


      More information

      More information will be shared in due course.

      In the mean time, please consider whether you would like to apply and then send in your application before the deadline. (All candidates invited to take part will have the opportunity to decline that offer, so please do not delay applying if there is anything you are currently unsure of. Everything will be clarified before Phase Two.)


      Feel free to use this thread to discuss any aspect of The Wulven Apprentice and ask any questions you might have.


      p.s. If you are wondering who did the banner, it was none other than forum regular, Jazz. After he guessed this was coming via a clue I posted a couple of weeks ago, I asked him to put together the banner using his excellent graphic design skills and he's done a fantastic job on it!


      This article was originally published in forum thread: The Wulven Apprentice (Win a Paid Role at Wulven) started by Gondorian
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      1. tman507's Avatar
        tman507 -
        Oh wow, it would be so amazing to win this. I wish I was qualified enough though, not like I couldn't do stuff, I just feel there would be so many people more qualified than myself. Still, might have to consider this though, would be challenging and fun.
      1. Jazz's Avatar
        Jazz -
        Quote Originally Posted by Raphael Majere View Post
        And the banner pic Is darn nice and cool!
        Quote Originally Posted by pyrogene View Post
        Just gotta say: Epic Banner!
        I like it too!


        Quote Originally Posted by Gondorian View Post
        p.s. If you are wondering who did the banner, it was none other than forum regular, Jazz. After he guessed this was coming via a clue I posted a couple of weeks ago, I asked him to put together the banner using his excellent graphic design skills and he's done a fantastic job on it!
      1. Mongoosey's Avatar
        Mongoosey -
        Jazz is th man!
      1. Jazz's Avatar
        Jazz -
        Quote Originally Posted by Mongoosey View Post
        Jazz is th man!
        LOL, thanks!
      1. Padawan Pete's Avatar
        Padawan Pete -
        I personally wouldn't apply for a job that did not clearly define the role and what was being looked for. Even apprentice on TV does that. This is more like X factor, anything goes. The current setup seems demeaning to me. Personally, I don't feel this is the best way to get candidates, unless you are looking for someone who is prepared to be treated as an inferior, or a doormat. That's but my opinion. This is like a throwback to the Iggy pop lust for life era of Jonny Yen setting yourself on fire for grind house entertainment. Is prostitution of your humanity ok, if its a reality show?
      1. Raphael Majere's Avatar
        Raphael Majere -
        Quote Originally Posted by Padawan Pete View Post
        I personally wouldn't apply for a job that did not clearly define the role and what was being looked for. Even apprentice on TV does that. This is more like X factor, anything goes. The current setup seems demeaning to me. Personally, I don't feel this is the best way to get candidates, unless you are looking for someone who is prepared to be treated as an inferior, or a doormat. That's but my opinion. This is like a throwback to the Iggy pop lust for life era of Jonny Yen setting yourself on fire for grind house entertainment. Is prostitution of your humanity ok, if its a reality show?
        Welcome back, Pete!
      1. BDK16's Avatar
        BDK16 -
        Oh, forgot to mention:

        Awesome Banner Jazz!
      1. Jazz's Avatar
        Jazz -
        Quote Originally Posted by BDK16 View Post
        Oh, forgot to mention:

        Awesome Banner Jazz!
        Thanks!
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        Quote Originally Posted by Padawan Pete View Post
        I personally wouldn't apply for a job that did not clearly define the role and what was being looked for. Even apprentice on TV does that. This is more like X factor, anything goes. The current setup seems demeaning to me. Personally, I don't feel this is the best way to get candidates, unless you are looking for someone who is prepared to be treated as an inferior, or a doormat. That's but my opinion. This is like a throwback to the Iggy pop lust for life era of Jonny Yen setting yourself on fire for grind house entertainment. Is prostitution of your humanity ok, if its a reality show?
        It's OK if you don't want to take advantage of this opportunity, Pete, and you are entitled to your opinion.

        BTW, the Apprentice on TV does not tell you what the role will be. It's more about finding someone with potential than filling a specific vacancy. Donald Trump / Alan Sugar are looking for someone who they could actually grow into someone like themselves. At least they were originally. Like I said before, I don't watch it anymore. Too busy!
      1. meehar's Avatar
        meehar -
        Does the position require U.S. citizenship?
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        Quote Originally Posted by meehar View Post
        Does the position require U.S. citizenship?
        No, you can live anywhere. The Design Team are spread around the world (East Coast US, West Coast US, Canada, Greece and the U.K.) and Kyle is in Vietnam. It makes team meetings quite hard to schedule, I can tell you!
      1. Demnchi's Avatar
        Demnchi -
        hmm now that I think about questions like that. Is there an age restriction? I know some places have laws against that kind of thing.
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        Quote Originally Posted by Demnchi View Post
        hmm now that I think about questions like that. Is there an age restriction? I know some places have laws against that kind of thing.
        Yes, there will be. Not sure if it would be 16 or 18. Probably depends on where the person lives, rather than Wulven deciding one age.

        For younger forumers, we could do a Junior Wulven Apprentice if there's enough demand, with a different type of prize at the end.
      1. meehar's Avatar
        meehar -
        Also what kind of basic experience would be necessary? If any, just wondering?
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        Quote Originally Posted by meehar View Post
        Also what kind of basic experience would be necessary? If any, just wondering?
        Any relevant experience you have will hopefully be demonstrated on the tasks.

        And if you don't have any relevant experience, this will be your chance to show what you're capable of and get some experience.
      1. Martin JF's Avatar
        Martin JF -
        Quote Originally Posted by Gondorian View Post
        Yes, there will be. Not sure if it would be 16 or 18. Probably depends on where the person lives, rather than Wulven deciding one age.

        For younger forumers, we could do a Junior Wulven Apprentice if there's enough demand, with a different type of prize at the end.
        yeah, those things can be quite tricky since there are a lot of different laws in different countries.

        Here in Norway, for example, you can work when you're 13, but you can only do work that doesn't have any danger involved in it. You can also only work a maximum of 12 hours a week. you also can't work between 8pm and 6am
        If you're between 15 and 18, you can still only do "safe" jobs, but you can work quite a bit longer (40 hours a week) and you're not allowed to work between 11pm and 6am.

        Point is, lot's of laws and rules around the subject :P

        I would probably atleast apply, if I weren't going to school in the US the next year, but hey, good luck to whoever tries to do this :P
      1. meehar's Avatar
        meehar -
        Last question lol should we send in a resume of some type?
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        Quote Originally Posted by meehar View Post
        Last question lol should we send in a resume of some type?
        It's up to you how much information you send in your application. It's your chance to sell yourself, so put in whatever you think will help.
      1. huynguyenquang's Avatar
        huynguyenquang -
        The way I see it here, an applicant that is voted as leader of the group has a chance to show their ability. The others, not so much.
        What if the team comes from different time zones lol, how can they interact while they have to work?
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        Quote Originally Posted by huynguyenquang View Post
        The way I see it here, an applicant that is voted as leader of the group has a chance to show their ability. The others, not so much.

        The leader/PM gets changed each week. When you're not the leader/PM then you can show yourself to be an awesome team player.

        Quote Originally Posted by huynguyenquang View Post
        What if the team comes from different time zones lol, how can they interact while they have to work?
        The DT is spread from GMT-8 to GMT+8. Working across timezones is part of the challenge!
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