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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: Rye30016 on January 27, 2014, 02:40:35 PM
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Can anyone who has applied for staff and got it or just applied PM to help with how to layout the cover letter and resume? Just have some questions. Thanks!
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Just like for a job except substitute your bowling accomplishments and industry associations for work history.
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Heres the Motiv staffer Application should help give you a idea
Staff Application
If you would like to be considered for a staff position with MOTIV Bowling, please complete the application below. We expect applicants to be outstanding bowlers that compete in several leagues and tournaments. Since our staff bowlers are the face of the company around the world, professionalism and integrity are very important to us. Thank you for being MOTIVated!
Note: All fields with red asterisk (*) are required.
Bowler Contact Information
Full Name:*
Address:*
Phone Number:*
Email Address:*
Local Association(s):*
Name of your home bowling center:*
Bowler Profile
Right or Left Handed:*
Rev Rate:*
Ball Speed:*
Ball Track:*
PAP Location:*
Ball Weight:*
Shirt Size:*
Male or Female:*
Date of Birth:*
URL Link To Video of You Bowling:
Accomplishments
Years Bowling:*
Current Average:*
5 Year Average:*
Sanctioned 300 Games:*
Sanctioned 800 Series:*
How many tournaments do you bowl per year:*
How many leagues do you bowl in a week:*
What is your home pro shop:*
Do you work in this pro shop:*
Please provide pro shop location and contact information:
Are you a PBA Member:*
If yes, how many PBA events do you bowl in a year:
Are you currently on staff with any other bowling industry companies:*
Have you ever been on staff with a company in the bowling industry:*
If yes, please explain:
List your bowling titles, records, and other accomplishments:*
Why do you want to be on MOTIV Staff:*
Provide three references
Reference 1 Name:*
Reference 1 Phone#:*
Reference 2 Name:*
Reference 2 Phone#:*
Reference 3 Name:*
Reference 3 Phone#:*
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The only thing they really care about is, do you work in a pro shop? If you can sell their stuff, you're in.
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Yes and no . . I've thought that before, but it has more to do with how many staffers are already in your area. We have a total of 6 shops, but I can't get on with anybody because everybody already has at least 1 staffer within an hour's drive. The requirements are also getting tougher.
The only thing they really care about is, do you work in a pro shop? If you can sell their stuff, you're in.
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Gizmo,
Or maybe it has more to do with-
1. you have stated on the world wide web numerous times that you would be worried about the perceived bias and wouldn't necessarily push a brand you were on staff with.
2. you don't own the shop so you only have limited input on purchasing
If you're going to post on the internet and let everyone know who you are sometimes it may come back and bite you.
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Gizmo,
Or maybe it has more to do with-
1. you have stated on the world wide web numerous times that you would be worried about the perceived bias and wouldn't necessarily push a brand you were on staff with.
2. you don't own the shop so you only have limited input on purchasing
If you're going to post on the internet and let everyone know who you are sometimes it may come back and bite you.
Not to mention his very apparent hate of the game of bowling!
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I would say that the companies look at everything, experience, amount of travel you do for tournaments, what kind of person you come off as. Gizmo was right though about it really matters what brands already have staffers in your area.
I would say that if you are told no, and you really want to get on staff just keep trying and you never know when a opening might come.
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It's been a while since I've sent in a staff app . . but within a 60 mile radius, there are 4 Brunswick (+DV8 and Radical) staffers, 2 Motiv Staffers, a Storm (+ Roto Grip) staffer, Hammer staffer, Columbia staffer, 2 Lord Field staffers, and that's just who I know about. Regardless of anything else, it doesn't make much sense to pack so many staffers into such a small area.
Gizmo,
Or maybe it has more to do with-
1. you have stated on the world wide web numerous times that you would be worried about the perceived bias and wouldn't necessarily push a brand you were on staff with.
2. you don't own the shop so you only have limited input on purchasing
If you're going to post on the internet and let everyone know who you are sometimes it may come back and bite you.
You can't fix problems with something if you're always singing and dancing, and to completely judge someone for how/what they post on an internet forum is pretty juvenile . .
Gizmo,
Or maybe it has more to do with-
1. you have stated on the world wide web numerous times that you would be worried about the perceived bias and wouldn't necessarily push a brand you were on staff with.
2. you don't own the shop so you only have limited input on purchasing
If you're going to post on the internet and let everyone know who you are sometimes it may come back and bite you.
Not to mention his very apparent hate of the game of bowling!
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Gizmo: "You can't fix problems with something if you're always singing and dancing, and to completely judge someone for how/what they post on an internet forum is pretty juvenile . . "
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You judged that guy for using the word 'first' when referring to his 300 game....COME ON!
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I judged a specific attitude based on a specific comment, and used it as an example for another topic . . I don't see how that's completely judging a person in entirety.
Gizmo: "You can't fix problems with something if you're always singing and dancing, and to completely judge someone for how/what they post on an internet forum is pretty juvenile . . "
:o
You judged that guy for using the word 'first' when referring to his 300 game....COME ON!
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Sooo defensive.
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People get fired/not hired for jobs for things on Facebook, so if you think the things you post on a bowling specific site won't make a difference in the bowling world, well, you're wrong.
I'm giving you the perspective of someone who has made staff decisions for both big and small companies, but I'm sure you know better than I do.
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Is everyone here this touchy? This Gizmo seems to comment on everything, usually negatively, but a lot of people seem to go out of their way to prod or poke at others. He got defensive, but you made a thin connection to throw a jab at him. Everybody needs to chill
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I didn't say it wouldn't make a difference did I?
People get fired/not hired for jobs for things on Facebook, so if you think the things you post on a bowling specific site won't make a difference in the bowling world, well, you're wrong.
I'm giving you the perspective of someone who has made staff decisions for both big and small companies, but I'm sure you know better than I do.
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why so negative in here? Gizmo has done nothing wrong when responding on this topic. He made a mistake a week or 2 ago and admitted he was wrong.
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I really think it has to fall back on who you know. I have the largest pro shop in Wyoming and have an employee who throw 100% Motiv, averaging 228 and has pushed Motiv to be my number 2 selling brand behind Storm and he cannot get on staff. I do not believe we have any Motiv staffers in Wyoming. Probably falls back to where in the h. e. Double hockey sticks is Wyoming and do they even have bowling centers there! He deserves a chance as he has pushed there products very well.
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I really think it has to fall back on who you know. I have the largest pro shop in Wyoming and have an employee who throw 100% Motiv, averaging 228 and has pushed Motiv to be my number 2 selling brand behind Storm and he cannot get on staff. I do not believe we have any Motiv staffers in Wyoming. Probably falls back to where in the h. e. Double hockey sticks is Wyoming and do they even have bowling centers there! He deserves a chance as he has pushed there products very well.
I understand what you mean here! I like to always look at the business side of things in sports and such and this situation jumps out to me. If I was to put this type of information into a resume wouldn't they be better off not putting me on staff? If I already push their product, only throw their equipment, and perform well while doing it. What would be their incentive to give me a job basically doing the same thing I'm already doing for free to them?
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Maybe as a reward and incentive for him to keep promoting them? Lock the guy up so somebody else can't take him? Why would they want somebody who doesn't know their product or hasn't shown an interest in it?
At the same time, I get what you're saying, it's the "why buy the cow when you're getting the milk for free," concept, but if you don't put guys who are passionate about your brand on your staff, who else would you put on it?
I really think it has to fall back on who you know. I have the largest pro shop in Wyoming and have an employee who throw 100% Motiv, averaging 228 and has pushed Motiv to be my number 2 selling brand behind Storm and he cannot get on staff. I do not believe we have any Motiv staffers in Wyoming. Probably falls back to where in the h. e. Double hockey sticks is Wyoming and do they even have bowling centers there! He deserves a chance as he has pushed there products very well.
I understand what you mean here! I like to always look at the business side of things in sports and such and this situation jumps out to me. If I was to put this type of information into a resume wouldn't they be better off not putting me on staff? If I already push their product, only throw their equipment, and perform well while doing it. What would be their incentive to give me a job basically doing the same thing I'm already doing for free to them?
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Hot chicks
if you don't put guys who are passionate about your brand on your staff, who else would you put on it?
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Touche
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if you don't put guys who are passionate about your brand on your staff, who else would you put on it?
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This is the criteria from a major brand manager:
"We select staff players based on bowling ability, bowling accomplishments, tournament schedule, involvement in a bowling center and/or pro shop, and location. The typical staffer has a 220+ league average, bowls in 2-3 leagues per week and 20+ tournaments per year, and has some involvement in a bowling center or pro shop."
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Yeah, this is probably the best all encompassing statement about getting on staff with someone.
This is the criteria from a major brand manager:
"We select staff players based on bowling ability, bowling accomplishments, tournament schedule, involvement in a bowling center and/or pro shop, and location. The typical staffer has a 220+ league average, bowls in 2-3 leagues per week and 20+ tournaments per year, and has some involvement in a bowling center or pro shop."
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If you really want to be on staff, contact LordField. They put on anybody.
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nhlfan88 frankly u can KISS MY ASS , u are are just another troll that doesnt
know the first thing about the lord field brand and who we take on board
and who we dont. So keep your uninformed comments to yourself.
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Well alright then. This just got fun.
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nhlfan88 frankly u can KISS MY ASS , u are are just another troll that doesnt
know the first thing about the lord field brand and who we take on board
and who we dont. So keep your uninformed comments to yourself.
well alright. LOL!
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Someone is a bit touchy about their brand. :o ;D
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u bet i am , i just dont like people running their mouth when they really
just dont know what this brand is about. people need to Stop talking like
Lord field just takes anyone and everyone to the brand making it sound like
the brand is desperate for people to sign up. This just isnt the case.
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u bet i am , i just dont like people running their mouth when they really
just dont know what this brand is about. people need to Stop talking like
Lord field just takes anyone and everyone to the brand making it sound like
the brand is desperate for people to sign up. This just isnt the case.
"Lighten up, Francis" ;D ;D
We are just messing with you. No need to get so bent about it.
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See what happens when your panties are too tight.