[UK] Scott de Jong Director of Research Application

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Steam ID: STEAM_0:1:440505735
Discord name: scottscooterscoot
For how long have you played on CG SCP: actively for about 4-5 months, however I played quite a bit before that
Age: 19
In what country are you located?: The Netherlands
Time zone: CET
Character name(s): Exec. Researcher Scott de Jong, Exec. Researcher Gloria Burns, UNGOC LCPL P. 'Sprocket' Klein, UNGOC Attache 'Providence'
What server are you applying for? (SCP-RP UK or SCP-RP USA): UK

Do you have a mic?:
- Yes

List all whitelisted, MTF, or CI roles that you hold or have held:
- Executive Research, UNGOC LCPL, UNGOC Attache, CI-A, MTF E-11 PVT

Have you received any kicks/bans/warning? and why?:
- Nope

Why are you applying for Director of Research?
- I wish to enhance RP. I want to be able help the RSD with multiple things. I also want to try make connections tighter and closer with other departments, as some current relations are extremely bad between the RSD and others. I wish to also talk to change some policies to make them easier to understand and be able to lead newer people easier. I have been enjoying my RP as Exec. Researcher, but I feel like the position of Director of Researcher would bring more RP to the table. There also at this moment not many executives which people deem ready for Director of Research, and with both Directors leaving, some people need to make sure the place does not burn down.

What makes you suitable for Director of Research?:
- I wish to help people more, and I mostly love the roleplay. I can switch from top serious to a little silly for the newer people. I tend to be on everyone's good side, in RP and OOC, even GOIs. I seem to have a good reputation (I think, is what people tell me) within the RSD, and I try to communicate with people as much as possible to make sure everything goes smoothly. I know decently how our department works and I got quite some good activity. My main focus is to keep relations good with other departments, as I try to do basically be the department's external affairs at the moment, as the other execs, like Alex Redmont, focussed on internal. However I do also work a lot with people within the RSD of course, with the new G.A.R.F. regiment.

What are the responsibilities of the Director of Research in RP?:
- As a Director of Research, you are an Executive Researcher but on a whole another level. You do not just help keep the department running and helping, you make the big changes for the Research Department to help improve it. You are the FACE of the deparment, making sure that relations also stay smooth and the department keeps running. With both our current Directors of Research leaving, I think someone should take iniative to take the role to make sure the department does not go bad, which I am trying.

Please give some lore about your Director of Research character and what storylines they would be involved in:
(Continued Story is all the new things he have happened right now as exec, it will update as anything happens)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CYmW0h6wusSFjJvb0M1r0G_YayCisVaPNrSirLl0bUU/edit?tab=t.0
 
Not a very strong app for DoR but some tips:

- Try and focus less on "management" and more on presence and RP creation. As Director your appearance on the Site would initiate quite a large amount of roleplay within itself.

- You need to elaborate more on responsibilities of a DoR in RP, theres a lot more to it than what you've put so far.

- I see a lot of "relations relations relations" with a LOT of applicants to many roles but this stuff means absolutely nothing to developing the roleplay within the Department itself. As a DoR you are responsible for everything in Research, not just relation this relation that. This isn't the Republic of RSD.

Aside from that, your lore is good and is a positive point to the application itself.

Best of luck regardless!
 
Cheetah said:
How do you plan on improving the department if you were to be accepted for the position? What changes if any would you make, and what impact would they have?
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Currently what I have seen are issues with inter-departmental stuff, trying to solve those with a few chats and seeing what we can do to help them out too. I would also like to have a meeting with Ethics then regarding some policies that suddently got changed within the FLC without being talked to to RSD. No major changes in mind at the moment, I just want to continue more roleplay and encourage more, and with both DoRs leaving, I just thought, since there are only two Execs right now in our team that are not on trail, that one, or both, should step up and make sure the department does not burn down or comit war crimes.
 
Broda said:
Not a very strong app for DoR but some tips:

- Try and focus less on "management" and more on presence and RP creation. As Director your appearance on the Site would initiate quite a large amount of roleplay within itself.

- You need to elaborate more on responsibilities of a DoR in RP, theres a lot more to it than what you've put so far.

- I see a lot of "relations relations relations" with a LOT of applicants to many roles but this stuff means absolutely nothing to developing the roleplay within the Department itself. As a DoR you are responsible for everything in Research, not just relation this relation that. This isn't the Republic of RSD.

Aside from that, your lore is good and is a positive point to the application itself.

Best of luck regardless!
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I am not good with putting words in applications. I have been overthinking the application to be honest. I do prefer my RP more over just being a bossy bitch. So I apologize for the weak application.
 
I'm not gunna pretend the app isn't short. It could be extended. I think it could be better. However, there is currently no one else (outside of one other person) that could possibly be a DoR right now, and luckily there's two slots for a reason. I'd much rather have a goober that has room to grow and genuinely loves his dept than some slimy plant who has no idea how RsD functions right now. Best candidate.

+ Mega Support

I die now.
 
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Neutral leaning to -Support
Scott, you're relatively active, and you definitely have a passion for research. The reason I have to put a neutral is that you haven't yet found that balance of RP and actually doing executive duties. You also need to work on your professional behaviour.

The reason I say this is that you tend to let your personal storyline interfere with your work. From having yelling panic attacks in actual meetings to having others read and review paperwork because you are suddenly blind. RP is integral, but you let it change how others see you and how effective you are at your duties [especially if you want DOR] , and personally, when in research, I had a very mixed opinion on you.
When I was going through my trial period, you attempted to strong-arm and undermine me by constantly reminding me that I was on trial. This was to the point where I needed to have a sit-down with you and strongly ask that you stop.

Then there is the case of independence. As you know, I handed off the project management division to you when I left. I feel that, as someone aspiring for DOR, you should be able to handle all paperwork and meetings yourself. I know that you were unsure of what to do, and that is completely fine. You should ask for help when needed, but you also need to be able to make decisions for yourself where possible and not leave it up to others. It was a worry that you were unable to follow through with your own ideas for a sub division.

Scott, I hope you can take this criticism in good faith. I think you are a good exec, but I don't believe you are ready to be the Director of Research. I would like to state that I wouldn't have responded if I didn't intend to play the server again.
 
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Lil Walter said:
Neutral leaning to -Support
Scott, you're relatively active, and you definitely have a passion for research. The reason I have to put a neutral is that you haven't yet found that balance of RP and actually doing executive duties. You also need to work on your professional behaviour.

The reason I say this is that you tend to let your personal storyline interfere with your work. From having yelling panic attacks in actual meetings to having others read and review paperwork because you are suddenly blind. RP is integral, but you let it change how others see you and how effective you are at your duties [especially if you want DOR] , and personally, when in research, I had a very mixed opinion on you.
When I was going through my trial period, you attempted to strong-arm and undermine me by constantly reminding me that I was on trial. This was to the point where I needed to have a sit-down with you and strongly ask that you stop.

Then there is the case of independence. As you know, I handed off the project management division to you when I left. I feel that, as someone aspiring for DOR, you should be able to handle all paperwork and meetings yourself. I know that you were unsure of what to do, and that is completely fine. You should ask for help when needed, but you also need to be able to make decisions for yourself where possible and not leave it up to others. It was a worry that you were unable to follow through with your own ideas for a sub division.

Scott, I hope you can take this criticism in good faith. I think you are a good exec, but I don't believe you are ready to be the Director of Research. I would like to state that I wouldn't have responded if I didn't intend to play the server again.
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Criticism is fine with me, I do not see myself as perfect DoR material anyway. And I just wish to say, the part of undermining you, I don't do that anymore, after the talk we had, it was a fucked up thing for me to do.
 
Vxnt said:
The app is ummmm not great if I'm being honest. But, as a candidate you are also likely the best pick and I'd support you getting it. I'd still advise writing a bit more in your app though..
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My apps have never been great. I am very bad at writing application, dunno why, I'd rather SHOW I am good pick on site, then on some application which means less than half of it. The person behind it is more important than the application written. Someone can make a giant app, but be an absolute asshole for example, or the other way around, a small application but an amazing person behind it.
 
ScottBeast said:
My apps have never been great. I am very bad at writing application, dunno why, I'd rather SHOW I am good pick on site, then on some application which means less than half of it. The person behind it is more important than the application written. Someone can make a giant app, but be an absolute asshole for example, or the other way around, a small application but an amazing person behind it.
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I understand this, but most people take apps for RSD jobs quite seriously as it also somewhat reflects your document writing abilities, which are a large part of RSD.
 
You're pretty good both at creating roleplay for RSD as a whole and managing RSD. However the only thing of course is the application being a bit short for a DoR application. Granted you have said you aren't the best at them which I feel you on, but if you get the chance I highly suggest adding in some more as that will also improve your odds. Nonetheless, best of luck on your app!
Neutral Leaning +Support
 
ScottBeast said:
My apps have never been great. I am very bad at writing application, dunno why, I'd rather SHOW I am good pick on site, then on some application which means less than half of it. The person behind it is more important than the application written. Someone can make a giant app, but be an absolute asshole for example, or the other way around, a small application but an amazing person behind it.
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Document writing and writing long applications should not be a skill that people expect such a high standard of. Sure, being able to write excellent documents as a DoR is probably logical, but quality RP should be the top priority regardless of document skill. If someone is an amazing RPer but only "ok" at writing documents, they should not be held back because of it.

This is something that I tried to enforce when I was DoR, Sr. Researchers should be able to get Exec if they have good quality RP but lack in documentation. Don't see why it should be any different for a DoR, especially since you aren't "shit" at writing docs, you can still very much write them to an acceptable standard.
 
Neutral leaning +Support

While your solo RP is amazing, I think you need to start involving more people or better yet the whole of RSD.
You're an amazing person who could really do some good in the role.
Try taking some time to add to your app though
 
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