With me i tell them:-

The moderators will have to agree that they are there to keep order, their first priority it to help the site grow. That involves keeping the forums active(by posting), getting new users.

First and foremost, I tell them to review the rules and know them well...I also tell them to take a look at the previously deleted threads to get a good idea of what is and what isn't against the rules. Also, explain to them how to enforce the rules and handle certain situations... You've got to get this kind of stuff out there at first, afterall, this is what your mods are for.

Then comes the stuff about actively posting, promoting, and encouraging good, quality posts

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The first thing all members must do is fill out my custom application. This tells me that they're interested in the position as it actually takes some time filling it out. Secondly, they must agree to the terms & agreements of the site as well as the forum rules before submitting the application. After I review an application and believe them to be worthy of a position, I contact them via email and setup a live Ventrilo or Skype meeting. Pending the meeting, I will decline or accept the application.

I'm very serious when it comes to who works for me. I spend a lot of time and money making my websites work and I can't have anyone screwing it up.

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I have set up a Moderator Agreement. I send it to all canidates and ask them to agree with it. If they do, then they are in. If not, then, I said, "I'm sorry, but I think we are looking for someone else..." or something along those lines.

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Interesting, Caitlyn...I dont suppose you would be willing to show us that agreement as well, would you? If you'd rather keep it confidential and what not, that's understood.

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Well,although my forum is very new,I told my list of staff members to be active,try preventing spam from the forum,give warnings to members in case the break the rules,and basically keep updating me on anything generally going on the forum.The real challenge with staff imo,is when your forum really gets big.