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Yenrai > Peon (1) > 13/03/11 15:36
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Greetings!

Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Alex (or Yenrai, character name) and I'm currently studying Computer Games Technology at University in England. Let's get straight to the point; I am undertaking a study regarding leadership and management skills within World of Warcraft and trying to determine how useful any transferrable skills developed within the game world could be in the real world.

Having played World of Warcraft myself since vanilla, I know that Leadership and guild strength is never more apparent than in the more 'hardcore' raiding guilds that play today. As such, I have posted this here because you belong to one of the top 100 English-speaking WoW raiding guilds operating in the world, as of March 2011.

I would be incredibly grateful if any guild members - especially those with additional responsibilities or leading roles- could take the time to answer a few questions that follow - one or two sentences for each would be fine. Though I won't discourage you to write any more if time will allow! You can either answer in this thread or PM me on the forum - or should you prefer e-mail me directly at cam50806@myport.ac.uk. I would be INCREDIBLY grateful to hear what you have to say.


1) Can you specify your role within the guild, and outline any additional responsibilities you have to undertake as part of your role compared to a more casual player?



2) Do you enjoy the organisational and social aspect that comes with playing in a competitive WoW guild?



3) How does taking on additional responsibility in a game such as WoW affect your enjoyment of the game?



4) Would you ever consider listing your in-game achievements (guild leadership or class leading, etc) on your CV/résumé?


Thanks for your time!
Hps > LOOT FTW LIKES ME (522) > 14/03/11 04:02
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Yenrai wrote:
Greetings!
4) Would you ever consider listing your in-game achievements (guild leadership or class leading, etc) on your CV/résumé?


There was a report via monster.com and careerbuilder that people whom listed WoW on their CV/résumé were statistically less likely to find work. This was followed by the statement of 'do not mention MMO's on said documents'.
Asatar > LESS THAN 250 TO GO! (778) > 14/03/11 15:24
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Yenrai wrote:

4) Would you ever consider listing your in-game achievements (guild leadership or class leading, etc) on your CV/résumé?


Considering I'm doing and applying for investment Wanking, would never even come close to considering it. I remember reading about 1 guy who said he was GM of a guild when applying for some management job and he got it, but was probably manager of local Sainsburys or something terribad like that.

TLDR: Dont mention gaming in CVs Razz
Ravengaar > LESS THAN 250 TO GO! (837) > 14/03/11 15:47
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Yenrai wrote:

4) Would you ever consider listing your in-game achievements (guild leadership or class leading, etc) on your CV/résumé?


Considering I'm doing and applying for investment Wanking, would never even come close to considering it. I remember reading about 1 guy who said he was GM of a guild when applying for some management job and he got it, but was probably manager of local Sainsburys or something terribad like that.

TLDR: Dont mention gaming in CVs Razz


cant hide
Tyllo > "I TRIED MY BEST" (182) > 14/03/11 18:59
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There is one exception. What, you ask?

You're Korean/living in Korea and playing StarCraft.

Oh wait, that in itself is a job in Korea!
Sylvanen > Frequenter (258) > 14/03/11 20:19
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Yenrai wrote:

4) Would you ever consider listing your in-game achievements (guild leadership or class leading, etc) on your CV/résumé?


Considering I'm doing and applying for investment Wanking, would never even come close to considering it. I remember reading about 1 guy who said he was GM of a guild when applying for some management job and he got it, but was probably manager of local Sainsburys or something terribad like that.

TLDR: Dont mention gaming in CVs Razz


Stop trolling... (IRONY)
kyame > Peon (42) > 15/03/11 00:28
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i wouldn't say that in my cv, being good in some game always needs some kinda addiction, it's bit like saying "i dealed coke for 5 years and loved it"
[G] [85:Zilas]: If I had o right now I'd kick you so hard you'd land in fucking Ronin

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