[Mr Kewl]

Hello,

OUT OF THE BOX

I'm looking for like minded individuals who think themselves as creative, out of the box and entrepreneurial type who also possess the traits of critical thinking and problem solving.
What I want to do is, with this bunch of individuals would love to discuss hardcore business, marketing, media, and anything that influences people's business.

Background:

Read this thread [Coming Soon] Custom Marketing Services for Brands this initial idea, but to be honest the person I am, I love to discuss my ideas with people who are like minded, so OTB could be a good platform to discuss things with people and learn new things.

Recruitment:

Yes, going to have and it will be done in a different way.

I'll tell you what I'll be looking at in a person's application while judging it, so you know what I'm expecting.
The recruitment process will be different as the application will be divided into2 parts

1. Generic Questions
   
   The generic part will be posted on the thread by applicants and the specific one will be PM'd to me, so there are no chances of people copying each other.
   In the general questionnaire: I'll be looking at your personality, experience and what you can add to the team.
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2. Specific Questions
   
   The specific questions will be situational, I'll be giving you a situation you have to tell me a solution to it.
   In the Specific one, I'll be judging people's entrepreneurial outlook, creative thinking, problem solving and similar traits.
   
   

Please check below as questions are up.


Questionnaire:

General:
Should be posted in the thread.
Code:

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[color=#00BFFF][b]About yourself (Include whatever you think is relevant):[/b][/color]
Answer here.
[color=#00BFFF][b]Educational Background :[/b][/color]
Answer here.
[color=#00BFFF][b]Career choice of future(What are the options you want to make a career in?):[/b][/color]
Answer here.
[color=#00BFFF][b]What skills do you posses?:[/b][/color]
Answer here.
[color=#00BFFF][b]What skills do you wanna gain from this group?:[/b][/color]
Answer here.
[color=#00BFFF][b]What do you think OTB will do?[/color] [color=#FFFFFF]Refer : https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5152484[/color]:[/b]
Answer here.
[color=#00BFFF][b]Open Space (Mention anything you might've missed out, or want to say):[/b][/color]
Answer here.

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About yourself (Include whatever you think is relevant):
Answer here.
Educational Background :
Answer here.
Career choice of future(What are the options you want to make a career in?):
Answer here.
What skills do you posses?:
Answer here.
What skills do you wanna gain from this group?:
Answer here.
What do you think OTB will do? Refer : https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5152484:
Answer here.
Open Space (Mention anything you might've missed out, or want to say):
Answer here.



Specific:
(Should be delivered in a private message)
Subject: OTB Application
Body : Link to your application on this thread.

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[b][color=#00BFFF] Any Experience in any fields like, Marketing, Business, Business Development, P.R, Customer Service, Digital Media or anything relevant?:[/b][/color]
Answer here.


[b][color=#00BFFF]What is Marketing according to you?:[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]How does Marketing in Hackforums work?:[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]What are the good marketing techniques Hackforums members follow?:[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]What are the bad marketing techniques Hackforums members follow?:[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]If you could change one approach of marketing of products in HF, what would it be?:[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]What is the difference between Marketing, Advertising and Promotions?[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]What is business according to you?[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]How does Business in Hackforums works? Mention the good and the bad:[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]What is a business plan? Explain the steps involved in short:[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM) according to you?:[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]Is CRM used on HF and how? If not, why isn't it?[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]Any ideas/tips you could give to change CRM on HF?[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]Mention at least 5 innovations/ideas you can make/think of on HF to enhance people's business on HF:[/b][/color]
Answer here.

[b][color=#00BFFF]Design a basic sales thread for [url=https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5152484]this[/url] idea. (You don't have to use fancy graphics, I'm looking for certain keywords, pricing and concepts you use)
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Answer here.

Bonus:
[b][color=#00BFFF]How would you sell [url=https://i.imgur.com/da584ZN.jpg]this[/url] pen someone on Hackforums for $100. (you can choose to not answer this question, but it'll be better if you do. 🙂)
[/b][/color]

Answer here.

Preview:
Spoiler (Click to View)
Any Experience in any fields like, Marketing, Business, Business Development, P.R, Customer Service, Digital Media or anything relevant?:
Answer here.


What is Marketing according to you?:
Answer here.

How does Marketing in Hackforums work?:
Answer here.

What are the good marketing techniques Hackforums members follow?:
Answer here.

What are the bad marketing techniques Hackforums members follow?:
Answer here.

If you could change one approach of marketing of products in HF, what would it be?:
Answer here.

What is the difference between Marketing, Advertising and Promotions?
Answer here.

What is business according to you?
Answer here.

How does Business in Hackforums works? Mention the good and the bad:
Answer here.

What is a business plan? Explain the steps involved in short:
Answer here.

What is Customer Relationship Management (CRM) according to you?:
Answer here.

Is CRM used on HF and how? If not, why isn't it?
Answer here.

Any ideas/tips you could give to change CRM on HF?
Answer here.

Mention at least 5 innovations/ideas you can make/think of on HF to enhance people's business on HF:
Answer here.

Design a basic sales thread for this idea. (You don't have to use fancy graphics, I'm looking for certain keywords, pricing and concepts you use)


Answer here.

Bonus:
How would you sell this pen someone on Hackforums for $100. (you can choose to not answer this question, but it'll be better if you do. 🙂)


Answer here.

FAQ:

Q:What will be the requirements?
A:No statistical requirement, just a good application will do.

Q: Are you buying a group?
A: Not now.

Q: What's in it for me?
A: Knowledge.

Q:Do I need tons of experience before applying?
A: Tbh you don't need any, if you're good at solving situational problems, you'll be in.

Q: Are you associated with any HF group? Will I get entry to any group if you accept me?
A: Nope. No associations as of now.

Q: Why does the thread look shit?
A: Eh, will work on it.


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I'll keep this open for discussion when I come back, will post the template for recruitment.

[๖ۣۜHero]

Reserving my spot for applying as soon as the questions come online.

[ZerFallen]

Although I'm not trying to become an entrepreneur this looks like it'll be a high quality group. Good luck! 👍

[minimalist]

Although I'm not sure if I want to join this looks like it'll be a high quality group. Good luck 👍

[Krew]

About yourself (Include whatever you think is relevant):
I am Krew and I am one of the last members on this forum that is still legitimate (as in doing buying/selling) and I always leave my honest opinion. That being said, it does not matter to me whether you are a regular member or a staff member, your rank will not have an influence on my opinion.

Educational Background :
I am a business student. Currently in the first year of uni.

Career choice of future(What are the options you want to make a career in?):
I have been an entrepreneur ever since I started high school by selling & buying items online (and offline) and I wish to continue this after completing uni.
What skills do you posses?:
I am a legitimate and caring person.
Now one may think "aah, I am a legitimate & caring person as well", but that is often not the case, unless they "need" to care for another person. This is often associated with a person going to the hospital and then suddenly receiving a lot of "support" from "friends" while in reality those people are just looking to gain status and reputation from "caring" for that person in the hospital.

What skills do you wanna gain from this group?:
I would like to expand my current network by communicating with members that think different.

What do you think OTB will do? Refer : https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5152484:
As the thread OP says OTB is run by people that are creative and open-minded. Therefore it is not very hard to guess what OTB stands for and is going to do.
Solving problems, that's what true entrepreneurship is all about.

Open Space (Mention anything you might've missed out, or want to say):
I am not good at writing applications (especially in a foreign language as I am doing right now), but I hope you know me from previous experiences.

[Mr Kewl]

I'll address few questions till I'm here if you'd like.

I'm not trying to run an unofficial group here, I'd probably get few individuals who are passionate about business and talk and take perspective on things. I'm not sure if there are any marketing groups on HF as of now, I'm not trying to compete or so. This is just a personal interest group for people who like to think Out of the Box.

[Chaorii]

About yourself (Include whatever you think is relevant):

My name is Beat, I have been doing business on HF for quit a while, I am currently 20 years old who studying computer science in the UK.

I grow up with a business environment and my family are all doing their own business in the region of China.

Educational Background :

I born in Hongkong, moved to the United Kingdom for education purposes since when I was 12 years old. I will be graduate from University this year.

Career choice of future(What are the options you want to make a career in?):

Since I am lucky enough, once I graduate from university I will be have an opportunity to become a distributor for a big brand in china for a whole region.

Otherwise I will start my own local shop on hardware/software.

What skills do you posses?:

- How to do business in a correct way.
- How to expand the business that I am doing.
- Good communicate skills for customer support.
- Maximums the sales as much as I can

Other than that, I have knowledge on hacking, website and java.

What skills do you wanna gain from this group?:

To learn more, expand my knowledge on business and marketing, discuses our thought and improve the group as a group.


What do you think OTB will do? Refer : https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5152484:

The main purpose for OTB is not just providing marketing services
for individuals, but to learn and expand our knowledge for each ones of us.

Communication is a huge tool to learn, we can share information, our thought.
This is the best way for each of us to improve.

Overall, I believe OTB will be providing services and an environment for minded individuals to learn and share their thought.

Open Space (Mention anything you might've missed out, or want to say):

Nothing much really. 🤝

[Kioshima]

Congrats on the awards, best of luck!

[Mr Kewl]

Edit: What will the group use to communicate with?

Haven't thought about it. Open to ideas. Definitely not a different forum.

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Congrats on the awards, best of luck!

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[Ɔµ ™]

Reserving this spot for application after work. Also, Discord is a great communication platform.
Edit: Application
About yourself (Include whatever you think is relevant):
I have been marketing/selling through forums and other means for some years now, and have turned it from a hobby into a side-job. I am from the United States and spend a substantial amount of time online/on HF.
Educational Background :
I am amidst my 4 year term at University.
Career choice of future(What are the options you want to make a career in?):
Business Management, Entrepreneurship.
What skills do you posses?:
Relevant to this group: Marketing background. Adept social skills. SEO proficiency. Customer Service.
Other: Graphics, Private Monetizing techniques, Forum administration experience ( I am an Administrator on a small start-up forum. Still expanding on my potential in this field) Minimal Java experience.
What skills do you wanna gain from this group?:
I want to form business relationships/friendships in a relaxed environment among people who have a similar mindset to my own.
What do you think OTB will do? Refer : https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5152484:
As stated in the thread, provide a service to those that need help marketing their products/services as well as hopefully create some of our own.
Open Space (Mention anything you might've missed out, or want to say):
That's about it. I just want to thank you for the opportunity and let you know I'd love to be a part of it :)

[Prime]

I'm interested in joining this group, will wait for the questions.

[Chaorii]

Haven't thought about it. Open to ideas. Definitely not a different forum.

I believe Discord is the best option for this kind of communication,
compare to TS or Skype. If you planning to get a official group in the future
of course this will be the best way for members/individuals to communicate with.
However before that, Discord is good to go 🤝

[Brahmā™]

About yourself (Include whatever you think is relevant):
I don't want to share personal details here. But since I neither want to leave this field blank nor do I want to fill it with random text, I will just drop a link to one of my threads here. Check it out Mr. Kewl 😅 https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?ti...74&page=14
Educational Background :
Masters in Business Administration
Career choice of future(What are the options you want to make a career in?):
I was into jobs for many years into Retail Industry. Customer Service and Planning Marketing activities is my forte.
What skills do you posses?:
Retail Sales, Channel sales, Institutional sales, Social engineering, Understanding of Human Psychology, Sales&Marketing, Ability to troubleshoot instantly.
What skills do you wanna gain from this group?:
Gaining knowledge has no set boundaries. Anything and everything is welcome.
What do you think OTB will do? Refer : https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5152484:
Something that I would feel proud to be a part of. I will focus on sharing as much as I will focus on gaining.
Open Space (Mention anything you might've missed out, or want to say):
I don't know what more to say. I just don't want to fill this space with some random shit but I do not even want to leave this space blank. So I think putting something useful would make sense. I will just mention my favourite quote here. "Rise and rise again until lambs become Lions"

[Fizzie]

Problem solvers sweet.
Interested, posting for later.

[Mr Kewl]

I really don't mind people holding places, anyway. I know its a delay but in around 1 hours time, I'll post the questionnaire.