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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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      Comments 181 Comments
      1. betrayal4life -
        Sent my application in *crosses fingers*
      1. SamuelJ's Avatar
        SamuelJ -
        Will the participants know if you got their app? Human error can be a bitch
      1. Nataku's Avatar
        Nataku -
        can i send another app in (that will be a lot better ?)
      1. DukeDemonKn1ght's Avatar
        DukeDemonKn1ght -
        Sent my application in yesterday. *Really* hope I get selected for Round 2, this would be a dream job for me, having played CCG's since like 1994. I may not be the best player in the world, but I'm pretty sure I would be the best employee ever if I got this job!
      1. betrayal4life -
        Quote Originally Posted by DukeDemonKn1ght View Post
        Sent my application in yesterday. *Really* hope I get selected for Round 2, this would be a dream job for me, having played CCG's since like 1994. I may not be the best player in the world, but I'm pretty sure I would be the best employee ever if I got this job!
        I would beg to differ sir
      1. Alzorath's Avatar
        Alzorath -
        Hmm... I'm honestly still on the fence about this one...

        On one hand, it would be nice to work part-time on SE... and get paid for it. Though on the other hand, I really do share the unease at the prospect of applying for a job without knowing precisely what the job entails.

        Quote Originally Posted by Gondorian View Post
        PR, marketing, community engagement, physical card sales, customer support, organised play, live streaming/commentary, card wordings and rulebook, artistic direction and licensing.
        I have experience in PR, Marketing, Community Engagement, Customer Support, Commentary (even some solo-live streaming, though my connection can't handle it now), and have a history in the art fields (in terms of the 'licensing' aspect, that waivers a bit on the side of "legal" for me, not being a lawyer, I would be uncomfortable handling licensing contracts)

        Though knowing what would be wanted from me, would give me a much better idea if I would have the time to be beneficial to Wulven and earn my pay, and potentially avoid conflicts of interest ( My channel's interests vs Wulven's interests would be more visible for example if I was doing PR for Shadow Era, than if I was say, doing Customer Support or Paid Shoutcasting.)
      1. haico1992's Avatar
        haico1992 -
        I'm in
      1. huynguyenquang's Avatar
        huynguyenquang -
        Quote Originally Posted by Alzorath View Post
        Hmm... I'm honestly still on the fence about this one...

        On one hand, it would be nice to work part-time on SE... and get paid for it. Though on the other hand, I really do share the unease at the prospect of applying for a job without knowing precisely what the job entails.



        I have experience in PR, Marketing, Community Engagement, Customer Support, Commentary (even some solo-live streaming, though my connection can't handle it now), and have a history in the art fields (in terms of the 'licensing' aspect, that waivers a bit on the side of "legal" for me, not being a lawyer, I would be uncomfortable handling licensing contracts)

        Though knowing what would be wanted from me, would give me a much better idea if I would have the time to be beneficial to Wulven and earn my pay, and potentially avoid conflicts of interest ( My channel's interests vs Wulven's interests would be more visible for example if I was doing PR for Shadow Era, than if I was say, doing Customer Support or Paid Shoutcasting.)
        I would love if Alzorath would get this job as for me I am only interested in a position on the Design Team.
        And yes Alzorath you have a point, it is unprofessional to advertise for a job without posting a proper description. And since it is part-time, it is conventional to include the pay as well.
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        You have just over 24 hours to get your applications in.

        DEADLINE: 11pm GMT on Wednesday 5th June.
      1. SamuelJ's Avatar
        SamuelJ -
        Quote Originally Posted by Gondorian View Post
        You have just over 24 hours to get your applications in.

        DEADLINE: 11pm GMT on Wednesday 5th June.
        Speaking of deadlines, while making a pre-order a few moments ago I realized the deadline is 26 Days.
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        I like your style, SamuelJ.
      1. SamuelJ's Avatar
        SamuelJ -
        Quote Originally Posted by Gondorian View Post
        I like your style, SamuelJ.
        I like your moves, Gondorian.


        (Starsky and Hutch anyone )
      1. Kip thorp's Avatar
        Kip thorp -
        You guys need to get a room
      1. BDK16's Avatar
        BDK16 -
        Quote Originally Posted by Kip thorp View Post
        You guys need to get a room
        A room that could be filled with physical cards!
      1. haico1992's Avatar
        haico1992 -
        So you need a part-timer to do Project Manager's job. Now that should have raise something, anyone?
      1. huynguyenquang's Avatar
        huynguyenquang -
        I thought Kyle is the Project Manager? No?
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        Quote Originally Posted by haico1992 View Post
        So you need a part-timer to do Project Manager's job. Now that should have raise something, anyone?
        All the tasks in The Apprentice are projects and each needs a project manager (or leader) or it won't work. It is very unlikely that the winner will end up being a project manager with Wulven, but taking on the role on tasks shows off many different soft skills that are relevant to working for Wulven.

        I hope that helps clarify.
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        I've read some very promising applications today. It is going to be very hard to choose only 10 candidates to take part.
      1. Gondorian's Avatar
        Gondorian -
        25 mins til deadline!

        You know we care deeply about making deadlines at Wulven, so late applications will not be accepted.
      1. Warr Byrd's Avatar
        Warr Byrd -
        Quote Originally Posted by Gondorian View Post
        25 mins til deadline!

        You know we care deeply about making deadlines at Wulven, so late applications will not be accepted.
        Not sure if serious or joke.
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