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Interview experiences

What the real interview was like

Short accounts from people who sat AI-training interviews and tests on Mercor, micro1, Outlier and more.

Each one is told in our own words, from a post the candidate shared publicly.

Transcriber, English project

Appen · Dec 2019 · Audio and voice

An English teacher with fast typing had to pass a transcription test before joining a language project. They took it twice, felt both attempts were accurate, and were still turned down.

  • Community report, paraphrased
  • 3 rounds
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How it ran

  1. Joined the platform.
  2. Transcription test, first attempt.
  3. Transcription test, second attempt.
  4. Rejected.

What was asked

  • Transcribing audio accurately to the project's standard.

What the interviewer or test was like

  • No feedback on why either attempt failed.

Tips

  • Transcription tests follow the project's style guide, so read it closely.

Outcome

Rejected after two attempts.

French-speaking project applicant

Appen · Jul 2024 · Languages and translation

An applicant in France passed a French assessment covering speaking and writing and was encouraged at first. A later email said they did not qualify for the project.

  • Community report, paraphrased
  • 3 rounds
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How it ran

  1. Invited to projects, though links often failed.
  2. A French assessment covering speaking and writing.
  3. Early encouragement, then an email saying they did not qualify.

What was asked

  • Spoken French.
  • Written French.

What the interviewer or test was like

  • Mixed messages: early encouragement, then a rejection.

Tips

  • Passing the language test does not guarantee a project place.

Outcome

Told they did not qualify for the project.

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