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IsMyWebsite Volunteer Application
The purpose of this application is to act as both a resume and an interview. You will be asked professional questions, as well as personal questions. Aim to fill in as much as possible. You are free to skip any questions, but do be aware this will lower your chances of receiving a position.
All information submitted must be valid to the best of your knowledge, and you must notify us of any changes in this information.
All positions are volunteer-based, until the system we have set up is able to generate enough revenue to offer some back.
Section 1 - Contact Information
Communication is very important. The more ways you are reachable, the better, as long as you can keep on top of them all.
Enter your IsMyWebsite username, if you have one:
Please enter your full name here:
Please enter a valid email address. It must be checked often, as this is our primary mehod of communication for non-urgent matters.
Please enter a valid
backup
email address, in case the above email does not work or to ensure you receive messages faster.
Phone calls are typically only used for urgent communication. If you have a phone number, enter it here (include area code):
Phoning the number above, who is likely to answer?
What time do you typically answer the phone (please convert to GMT or specify the timezone)?
Is there any time when you would not appreciate being called?
If you have a second phone number we can try, enter it here (include area code):
Phoning the number above, who is likely to answer?
What time do you typically answer the phone (please convert to GMT or specify the timezone)?
Is there any time when you would not appreciate being called?
Do you have a MSN Messenger handle? Enter it here.
Do you have a YIM handle? Enter it here.
Do you have a AIM handle? Enter it here.
Do you have a ICQ handle? Enter it here.
Do you use Facebook? Include a link to your profile here.
Please include any additional contact information below (use as much space as you need).
Which method(s) of contact do you prefer we use?
What is your typical response time? Which methods are best for a fast response?
Section 2 - About You
This section is a brief introduction to you as a person. It helps us understand you on a more personal level, and assess how well you will fit in with our team and community.
Where are you from?
How is the weather at the moment?
Can you tell us a bit about your personal history?
What motivates you most to do a good job?
What is the worst thing that has ever happened to you?
What is your favourite memory, and why?
What type of music do you listen to?
What is your favourite movie, TV show, or play/performance?
What is your favourite game? (Any kind allowed, including sports.)
What type of books/stories do you typically read or listen to?
What are your interests and hobbies?
If you could have anything in the world, but only one thing, what would it be?
What do you aspire to be in life?
How do you plan to get there?
Section 3 - Why You're Here
This section helps a lot to get a feel for your understanding of our service, and your dedication as a webmaster. It's also to get an impression of what we can improve, and what direction you see is best.
What brought you to IsMyWebsite in the first place?
Do you own any websites, and where are they hosted?
How hard do you work on your websites typically?
How much of your life has gone into web development?
What was your primary reason for signing up with IsMyWebsite?
What was your hesitation to sign up with IsMyWebsite?
If you could change just one thing about the site, what would it be?
How do you think you can contribute to that change?
What would you change next, after fixing that?
How do you think you can contribute to that change?
What is one final thing you would fix?
How do you think you can contribute to that change?
Can you see any bugs/glitches on the website?
If you were able to donate to IsMyWebsite, would you? Why/why not?
What do you hope to take away from your experience here?
Section 4 - Take Your Pick
This is where we get down to choosing the best role for you. More options mean more chance we will find a fit, but too many can mean you get a position that might not be right for you.
When are you usually available to help?
What else would conflict with your time here?
What is your priority in life at the moment?
What type of position would you like to help with?
How much supervision do you require? How independant are you?
Are you a problem-solver or do you usually ask for help?
Do you follow instructions by the book, or deviate when you there is a better way of doing things? (Or where in between?)
How effective are you at handling complaints?
Are you good at encouraging change in others?
What skills do you bring to the job?
What past experiences would help you with this job?
How positive are you of your commitment to IsMyWebsite?
Section 5 - The Tough Questions
This is your interview nightmare. Everybody has to go through it. Prepare to be interogated, and let's hope you come out clean.
Please make doubly sure all answers are completely honest.
When was the last time you lied to or misled somebody?
When was the last time you had a disagreement and how did you resolve it?
When was the last time you helped someone else?
What was the last major problem you solved?
What was the last joke you made? How well was it received?
What is the purpose of friendship, to you?
Who is the most important person in the world?
If you could eliminate just one religion, race, or nation, what would be your pick and why?
What is the most effective way to fight global poverty?
What is the most effective way to deal with criminals?
What is the most effective way to deal with disabilities?
What is the most effective way to deal with government corruption?
If you were to die in 24 hours, how would you spend it?
What is your largest flaw?
If you could steal anything from anyone, what would it be?
You discovered your friend was breaking the rules, but no one was hurt as a result. How long would you keep it a secret for?
You discover that a couple of years ago, your friend broke into a house and stole somebody else's computer. No one knows it was him, and he insists that he will never steal again, but he's not willing to return the computer or make it up to the victim. What would be your reaction?
Your friend begs you to keep secret an illegal action, but you believe there should never have been such a law in the first place. You know the law is cracking down, and you could both be in huge trouble. Would you still keep her secret and why?
How would you react in the above situation, if the chances of getting caught were very slim?
Your friend runs a website, and due to a security vulnerability it gets hacked and he loses a week's worth of work. He learns who did it and discovers a vulnerability in their network that would do serious damage. He asks you if he should launch a counter-attack. What do you advise him?
What is the worst thing you have done in your life? What did you do to correct any damage done?
What problems can you see with the education system in your region, if any?
What do you think are the most important traits of a leader?
Last chance to verify everything before you submit this form! You will not be able to change anything after this point.
Please ensure that all answers are correct to the best of your knowledge.
