how do I know if I've been rejected?

[Guest]

I applied to be an editor (my 3rd time trying) on February 21. I received the confirmation email that said I was in the queue and have not heard any word since. The first two times I was rejected I received the form letter "you have chosen a category that is already well represented, or is broader than we typically assign to a new editor" within a few weeks. I took that feedback literally and chose a new category that is as far down the line as possible and says that it needs an editor.

 

Since it has been more than 6 weeks since I sent my latest application, I thought maybe I had been rejected without notice so I tried to reapply this morning. My application was not accepted because I have an "application pending". Does that mean that I am still being considered and if so what is the usual time frame for accepting or rejecting editor applications?

 

Any insights into this process are greatly appreciated!!

[Guest]

<blockquote><font class="small">In reply to:</font><hr><p>Does that mean that I am still being considered and if so what is the usual time frame for accepting or rejecting editor applications? <p><hr></blockquote>

 

That is precisely what it means. As far as time frame it depends on:

- the new application queue (which varies from about 50 - 1000 new applications at any one time)

- how many metas are doing new apps at any particular time (we're volunteers and have real lives)

- if your application is for a category in a language other than English, it may take more time as there are less metas in those areas

 

Generally speaking a poor application takes less time to process then a good one. Each application varies in terms of length of time on many factors and can take a meta anywhere from a few seconds to a full 8 hours to go through. As a result of all of these factors it is impossible to tell you how long it will take, however we try and get them done in a timely manner.

[Guest]

thanks for the input. The category I applied for is in English so I guess I have that going for me. I'll sit back and wait.

[sthenbelle]

matnuk, did you apply to edit with this editor name?

[Guest]

no, I applied with a different user name. I received a note from another meta yesterday afternoon who suggested I try applying with a different user name and different email address. I just did as they suggested and the application was accepted. My only worry is since my app was "lost" the last time what is keeping it from getting "lost" again?

[enarra]

It wasn't lost this time. Welcome to ODP "sharonk". /images/icons/smile.gif

[sthenbelle]

Welcome to the team SharonK. /images/icons/smile.gif