--- title: Yearbook staff applications are valuable recruiting tools description: Yearbook staff can be like having a job, consider requiring students to submit an application to join image: https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/04.02.2015-1.png --- ** [![balfour](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/balfour.png) ](https://www.balfour.com/) ** - ** - [** ](https://www.balfour.com/shop/customer/account/login/referer/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmFsZm91ci5jb20vc2hvcC9tYXN0ZXItdGVtcGxhdGU%2C/) - # Yearbook staff applications are valuable recruiting tools Apr 2, 2015 [Back to Blogs](https://blog.balfour.com) [ Staff Management ](https://blog.balfour.com/topic/staff-management) ![Were-Hiring-for-Yearbook-Staff-1](https://blog.balfour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/Were-Hiring-for-Yearbook-Staff-1.jpg?width=367&name=Were-Hiring-for-Yearbook-Staff-1.jpg)*Because being on the yearbook staff can be like having a job, consider requiring students to submit an application to join, even if you have open enrollment and accept everyone who applies.* [![Yearbook-Staff-Application-1](https://blog.balfour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/Yearbook-Staff-Application-1.jpg?width=751&name=Yearbook-Staff-Application-1.jpg)](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/Yearbook%20Staff%20Application.pdf) *[Yearbook Staff Application](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/Yearbook%20Staff%20Application.pdf)* An application shows prospective yearbookers that this class (or club) is unlike any other and has very specific requirements. Sometimes just having to fill out an application will weed some kids out. If they can’t take the time to answer basic questions about themselves, are they going to be a good fit as a journalist? [![Yearbook-Staff-Contract-2-1](https://blog.balfour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/Yearbook-Staff-Contract-2-1.jpg?width=752&name=Yearbook-Staff-Contract-2-1.jpg)](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/Yearbook%20Staff%20Contract.pdf) *[Yearbook Staff Contract](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/Yearbook%20Staff%20Contract.pdf)* You may also want to add any special requirements and important dates to the application. Or, use a staff contract like the example shown above. This includes expectations like staying after school, advertising/book sales, attending school events to take pictures, summer camp dates, and handling expensive equipment. Be sure to include a place for the parent to sign the application or staff contract, too, so that they are aware of the commitment their child is making. This may save you a parent call or conference later on. Finally, don’t be too picky. Not every student can be in six honors classes. Look to build a staff that reflects the population of your school and has members from variety of social groups, clubs, and sports teams. [![Yearbook-Staff-Application-1](https://blog.balfour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/Yearbook-Staff-Application-1.jpg?width=752&name=Yearbook-Staff-Application-1.jpg)](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/Yearbook%20Applicant%20Evaluation.pdf) *[Yearbook Applicant Evaluation](https://blog.balfour.com/hubfs/Tuesday%20Tips/2015/Yearbook%20Applicant%20Evaluation.pdf)* The sample application, applicant evaluation, and yearbook staff contract are from Balfour’s [Yearbook Curriculum](https://blog.balfour.com/we-wrote-the-book-er-curriculum-so-you-dont-have-to). Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor. ### Sign up to get yearbook tips and best practices straight to your inbox! ![Balfour horizontal with tag White-01](https://blog.balfour.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Balfour%20horizontal%20with%20tag%20White-01.png?width=247&height=191&name=Balfour%20horizontal%20with%20tag%20White-01.png)   Get News and Discounts on Balfour Products! ### Get News and Discounts on Balfour Products! 2024 Commemorative Brands, Inc. Balfour is a Registered Trademark of Commemorative Brands, Inc. [Privacy](https://www.balfour.com/HelpCenter/Legal/Privacy%20Security) | [Terms Of Use](https://www.balfour.com/HelpCenter/Legal/Terms%20of%20Use) | [Legal Notice](https://www.balfour.com/HelpCenter/Legal/Terms%20of%20Use)