Guild Recruitment: Finding and Keeping Quality Members
Recruitment makes or breaks guilds. Recruit too fast and you dilute culture. Recruit too slow and you stagnate. The best guilds have systematic approaches to finding, evaluating, and retaining quality members.
Define What You're Looking For
Before you recruit, know what you need. Skill level? Availability? Personality? Role/class? Be specific about requirements versus nice-to-haves. A clear profile helps you evaluate candidates and helps candidates self-select.
Recruitment Channels
- •In-game recruitment - Still the most effective for many games
- •Reddit and forums - Game-specific subreddits and community forums
- •Discord servers - Public LFG servers for your game
- •Social media - Twitter/X, TikTok for reaching younger players
- •Referrals - Your best members often know other good players
The Application Process
Application Form
Standardized questions that reveal what you need to know
Trial Period
Test fit before full membership commitment
Interview/Voice Chat
Get to know applicants beyond their application
References
Check with previous guilds when possible
Clear Expectations
Make sure applicants know what they're signing up for
Fast Response
Good players don't wait around - respond quickly
Retention Is Recruitment
The best recruitment strategy is retention. Every member who leaves is a recruitment need. Focus on keeping your good members through recognition, progression systems, and community building. A reputation for member satisfaction is your best recruiting tool.
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