Create a new account. If you have any other accounts that have ever received reports, even if they are cleared, use a different IP address. You will want a completely fresh start. Pick a good name - something offensive or stupid will penalize the already slim chances of achieving moderator status.You don't really need to make a new account just make sure you have a clean offence list.
Play the game fairly. If you need some quick cash, consider upping a few skills, or doing the 'Stronghold of Security' challenge for a rather easy 10,000 GP, or 'Stronghold of Player Safety' for exp lamps and 10,000 gp. Do not scam or deceive others for your unfair advantage.
Obey all Runescape rules. Following this, bite your tongue if someone offends or angers you. You can always ignore them, both by using the right-click 'ignore' feature, and by not caring what they say.
Report unfair or offensive behavior. Use all report forms correctly, do not gloat about it afterwards, and do not submit false reports. Being called "Noob" is not report-worthy.
Be noticed. Being a well-liked player is a good thing. If you can, befriend other moderators. If you have forums access, find kind forum-moderators - never underestimate the power of a good word from someone. While Jagex hand-picks moderators based on ability, there is always discussion between player, forum, and JaGEx moderators about who next is worthy.
Assist other players. Moderators are notoriously good people. Aside from filing reports and being kind, assisting other players is key. If someone is confused or stuck, help them to the best of your ability. Do not be taken advantage of, or give mis-information. If you do not know, say so.
Be polite, and be a good writer. Use proper spelling and grammar. Minimize abbreviations and net-speak. Avoid "L33t Sp33k" and swearing religiously; it garners you no respect.
Train your player. Enjoy the game; make this player useful and good. Try to get him/her to at least level 50-60 combat, as that is a level which begins to gather respect.(although JAGeX does not base selection on level)
Keep your account secure. Keeping your account secure is a vital step if you want to become a player moderator. You should make a hard password. For example: h78e52a1s6. Another thing is recovery questions. Make recovery questions hard and true.
Be excellent to each other. Also respect the other players at all moments during the game.
