A New Job for Me? A New Job for You!

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Lately, there's been a lot of talk about "The Great Rehire" as companies ramp up following last year's mass layoffs. 

Initially, I was skeptical, but then I heard from two recruiters in the same week. One had a great opportunity that I wasn't really qualified to pursue, so she said she'd be in touch if she found anything better suited to my skill set. 

The other had an opening for a copywriter position at a young but rapidly-growing fintech firm. Though I've been fortunate to have plenty of freelance work to keep me busy, it's always exciting to consider the possibility of a corporate gig with paid time-off and benefits. (I still have no dental or vision coverage... hence this rather large font.)

The HR rep and I had a great conversation, and after three subsequent 45-minute interviews with various executives, I found out this past week that I'm still in the running. (I joke that I've been in long-term relationships with people who know less about me.) 

While I'd be thrilled to advance to the next round, if I don't make it, I'm glad to have had this chance to hone my interviewing skills and a legit reason to shower, put on makeup, and hide out from my family for those video calls. Stay tuned for an update!

Now about that potential job for you...

In the past few months, several people have reached out to me to ask if I knew of anyone hiring in the IT space. (I suppose when you've experienced as many layoffs as we have, people assume you're always looking. They're not wrong!) I referred them to a corporate recruiter who was eager to help.

This week, I was contacted by a sourcing specialist with Telus International | Lionbridge AI who asked what I charge to post a job opening on this blog. Imagine?! I told her that wasn't necessary as I'd be happy to include it. (Maybe it'll generate some good employment karma.) 

While this gig is definitely outside my wheelhouse, as my brother likes to say, I hope it may be right for someone out there reading this. 

When asked about the hiring process, Rebecca, the sourcing specialist, said it's "quite fast, so they could be working within two weeks if they pass all our recruitment checks." 

When asked about compensation, she said more information would be given at the time an offer is made.

Part time, Independent Contractor, Work from Home Opportunity

The Position

Are you looking for a position that gives you the opportunity to work with one of America’s top 100 most trusted Companies while also increasing your income from the comfort of your home? Then why not join Lionbridge as a part-time Independent Contractor. We are currently recruiting for the position of Online Map Quality Analysts in the United States.

The position will allow you to work from home on a flexible schedule of up to 20 hours per week completing tasks in a web-based evaluation tool. The tasks will involve determining the relevance and accuracy of information by performing online research and referring to guidelines provided to you. The tasks will mainly be map related but it is possible there will be non-map related tasks you are required to work on from time to time. Candidates for this position will need to have good research skills and a strong understanding of local and national information. Cultural, geographical, social media and current affairs knowledge are important in this position.

The Requirements

1. Fluency in English is essential
2. You must be living in the United States for the last 3 consecutive years
3. Working knowledge of local and national geographical areas
4. Passing an online evaluation to demonstrate capability of reading and applying the guidelines
5. Experience/know-how of using online maps, search engines and website research
6. You must have familiarity with current and historical business, media, sport, news, social
7. media and cultural affairs in the United States
8. Access to and use of a broadband internet connection and associated computer and software to
9. Perform the work, all provided at your own expense

The Position Will Involve

Reading and applying written guidelines on how to evaluate and rate the tasks

Please note it is possible you will receive guidelines for multiple task types over the course of the program

Research using online tools to determine the relevance and accuracy of the task information

Applying local knowledge to evaluate relevance of the task information in your market

Completing tasks in the web-based evaluation tool

Hours for this position are up to 20 hours per week depending on task availability

This is a freelance, independent contractor position.

Think you're interested? Here's the link and best of luck!

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