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How to find the corp that is right for you - Version 2.0
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Silas Sedal
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
#21 - 2013-07-15 18:38:54 UTC
NightCrawler 85 wrote:
3. If the recruiter uses abbreviations or "lingo" that you don't understand, ask for clarification. If the recruiter says "we're NBSI in WHs and NRDS in LS" and that means nothing to you, explain that you want to be sure you understand what they're saying. A good starting point for abbreviations would be here but research abbreviations that are unfamiliar to you with your favorite search engine. (Thanks goes to Zendane for this tip)


Sadly, it seems Eve Uni have deleted the page about abbreviations.

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NightCrawler 85
Phoibe Enterprises
#22 - 2013-07-15 18:55:25 UTC
Silas Sedal wrote:

Sadly, it seems Eve Uni have deleted the page about abbreviations.


Thank you for pointing this out! A new link has been added that will hopefully help cover some of the terms Smile

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Dyvim Slorm
Coven of the Morrigan
#23 - 2013-07-15 19:41:39 UTC
NightCrawler 85 wrote:

Now lets try to ad in something that tells the recruiter more about the person.

"I am a 2 mill SP Caldari player. I'm interested in exploring low sec or potentially 0.0 but i would appreciate some guidance since I am still new. I am however capable of doing my own research, I just want to know that if I have a question, someone will try to help me if they can. I'm in my mid-20s have plenty of time to play due to working from home so I have no problem meeting any requirements regarding online time and operations. Thank you for your interest"



Just one small addition, if you're advertising yourself make sure to add your timezone (this is something recruiters need to remember as well in their corp ads). Also add if there's any region you can't operate out of (this is unlikely for a new player unless you've really been hitting those storyline missions.)

Top class post from NC (as usual) Big smile
NightCrawler 85
Phoibe Enterprises
#24 - 2013-07-15 20:06:22 UTC
Dyvim Slorm wrote:

Just one small addition, if you're advertising yourself make sure to add your timezone (this is something recruiters need to remember as well in their corp ads). Also add if there's any region you can't operate out of (this is unlikely for a new player unless you've really been hitting those storyline missions.)

Top class post from NC (as usual) Big smile


Due to space restrictions i could not include this where i wanted to, but its not listed under more side tips, thank you Smile

I would also like to thank everyone for their nice comments! I really appreciate it and I hope that someone have managed to find a corp they enjoy using some of the tips listed here Big smile

I would also like to abuse this chance to say that im still looking to expand the guide written for recruiters, so if someone in here has time to read over it and see if something is missing it would be much appreciated Smile

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Dyvim Slorm
Coven of the Morrigan
#25 - 2013-07-15 20:41:49 UTC
Just to add a bit more to this regarding corp size, set them up in your contact list so they show up in local then go to where they operate to see how many really log on.

This is particularly useful in mixed timezone corps where the bulk of the players may be on at a different time to you, and this can get real lonely.

If the corp doesn't say where they operate from (and the HQ isn't always a guide) then look them up on Eve Who to get some names of the members and use locator agents to check where they are based. You'll probably need to do a couple of names as it can be a bit hit and miss. If you are really new you will probably have to ask someone to do this for you until you can access Level 4 agents and do it for yourself.
J'Poll
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#26 - 2013-07-31 12:18:49 UTC
Another thing to watch out for is corps that are build based on RL friendships. Mainly cause people will take sides to help real life friends over being correct.

The same counts with joining a corporation that has been around for a long time, it's not unknown that longer relationships in a corp are valued above "the new guy".

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Roomie Tyke
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#27 - 2013-08-01 18:36:59 UTC
This, this is lovely. I've recently joined and I'm looking to find a corps. I'm the type that can't get into a game until I find people I can enjoy speaking with or to ask questions when needed.

I now have a better understanding about what I need to look for and how I need to behave while doing so.
Jarrod Hamu
Imperial Shipment
Amarr Empire
#28 - 2013-08-02 12:18:33 UTC
I wll definatley be looking to use some of this information in order to find a corp. Just been trying to find my feet in game first and find out what I want to do.
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GunnerWolf Gallente
TIna Blackburn Corporation
Independent Miners Alliance
#29 - 2013-09-08 13:42:19 UTC
+1

Very useful

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John Wozhniak
Helikon Industries Ltd.
#30 - 2013-09-08 14:41:21 UTC
Very useful post :) Especially for new players, great job Smile
Fomol620 BrewGuard
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#31 - 2013-09-09 19:34:51 UTC
awesome guide. definitely helps me think in the right direction.

i just joined BNI and it was super quick....the application process. after reading your guide i fear i might have made my decision too quickly. however, i think im going to try BNI...if im not mistaken i can just leave them when ever i want and join up with a new one.
NightCrawler 85
Phoibe Enterprises
#32 - 2013-09-09 19:43:16 UTC
Fomol620 BrewGuard wrote:
if im not mistaken i can just leave them when ever i want and join up with a new one.


This is correct.
You can leave a corp whenever you want to (still a bit unclear on the rules but seems that even if you have roles you can instantly drop to an NPC corp, but if you have roles you have to wait 24 hours after removing the roles before you can join another player corp).

There is no harm in having an NPC corp in your employment history, but some prefer a bit..cleaner look (especially if you just scroll down and see a long list of corporations in the history, and dont actually check what the corporations are, it can make a recruiter think you have been in more player corps then you actually have been in).

But keep in mind that every corp your in will be in your employment history permanently, and recruiters can use this to track where you have been and what you have done. Thats why you should consider the corporations you join carefully.

However, joining a corp like EVE uni, BNI, RVB and similar "training" corporations is not something that genrally will raise warning flags with recruiters.

Thank you for the nice comment and bump! Its appreciated Smile

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Fomol620 BrewGuard
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#33 - 2013-09-09 21:06:56 UTC
seriously your extremely helpful. i dont think i have gotten this quality and sheer amount of help in any other game before. why cant there be more recruiters like your self out there (as im sure im a lil too green to join up with your corp), as you seem to be very helpful and i think most importantly...available.

now im not sure if a recruiter also does some training, but just being available is usually half the battle to become a trainer/recruiter, i would imagine.

even though im not in your corp, i feel a one on one connection with you, (see how there should be more of you) that im hoping i get with BNI when i start getting into it.
J'Poll
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#34 - 2013-09-10 11:34:27 UTC
Fomol620 BrewGuard wrote:
seriously your extremely helpful. i dont think i have gotten this quality and sheer amount of help in any other game before. why cant there be more recruiters like your self out there (as im sure im a lil too green to join up with your corp), as you seem to be very helpful and i think most importantly...available.

now im not sure if a recruiter also does some training, but just being available is usually half the battle to become a trainer/recruiter, i would imagine.

even though im not in your corp, i feel a one on one connection with you, (see how there should be more of you) that im hoping i get with BNI when i start getting into it.


Confirming that NC is a good teacher. She is one of the very few helpful people in EVE that will spent their time helping others. Tip: join their public channel, if she isnt there, there are usually others that are just as helpful.

And a recruiter doesnt have to be a trainer but a lot of the times they are, mainly because they are also the ones that got you in the group and try to make you feel comfortable there. But it is also not uncommon that others in the group do tue teaching part.

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Philip Sgn
PHILIP VINA INC
#35 - 2013-10-10 10:12:33 UTC  |  Edited by: Philip Sgn
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Tau Cabalander
Retirement Retreat
Working Stiffs
#36 - 2013-10-10 18:59:30 UTC  |  Edited by: Tau Cabalander
*deleted - redundant - /sigh somebody else beat me to it *
NightCrawler 85
Phoibe Enterprises
#37 - 2013-10-10 19:05:05 UTC
Tau Cabalander wrote:
*deleted - redundant - /sigh somebody else beat me to it *


Was about to mention that its already there, however, i want someone to record this and then find a suitable way to include it in there Lol

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J'Poll
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#38 - 2013-10-10 19:31:25 UTC
Tau Cabalander wrote:
*deleted - redundant - /sigh somebody else beat me to it *


Heh, don't double post the most beautiful picture I always show to new players about EVE's recruitment policies.

*Got the link thanks to Chribba's EVE-search*

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Titus deBugger
State War Academy
Caldari State
#39 - 2013-11-13 20:57:46 UTC
Giving this a bump as it's been a month. Why isn't this stickied by now? Absolutely one of the best newbie guides I have read.

I wish a tutorial agent had said "Now you have completed all the tutorials, you might want to read this guide about finding a player corporation to join"

...but of course they won't because the b*gg*rs want to keep you paying their high tax rate ! ;)
J'Poll
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#40 - 2013-11-13 21:29:52 UTC
Titus deBugger wrote:
Giving this a bump as it's been a month. Why isn't this stickied by now? Absolutely one of the best newbie guides I have read.

I wish a tutorial agent had said "Now you have completed all the tutorials, you might want to read this guide about finding a player corporation to join"

...but of course they won't because the b*gg*rs want to keep you paying their high tax rate ! ;)


It is included in the EVE New Citizens Q&A Resources thread here: https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=6310&find=unread

Which in turn is linked in Rookie help's MotD.

Now all CCP has to do is make people actually read a forum.

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