google quality rater

[kristine4545454]

Originally Posted by Kelsey1111

I also recieved an e-mail stating that "Much of the work will be performed in your language however, the pre-qualification exam and communication regarding this project will be in English."



I only applied for the English position, however, in my resumeI did mention that I am familar with basic spanish. Have any of you gotten chosen for a language that you didn't actually apply for? If I was chosen for Spanish, will a very basic understanding of spanish be enough? In my resume I never stated that I was fluent. I said I was "familar" with "basic" spanish. I really hope I didn't get chosen for spanish considering what I have heard about the lack of work available. I really only wanted to apply for the english position.</font>

Very interesting...

For awhile I've been thinking G**gle hired based on keyword searches of resume. I've been asked by so many people how to apply, and was surprised at the people who weren't hired.

To the people who have been repeatedly applying, this might mean changing the wording of your resume up each time is a good time.

But then again, I could be totally off.

As to your question, I would e-mail and ask which you were hired for, but don't hold your breath for an answer.

[mysterylectric]

Originally Posted by Kelsey1111

I also recieved an e-mail stating that "Much of the work will be performed in your language however, the pre-qualification exam and communication regarding this project will be in English."

I only applied for the English position, however, in my resume*I did mention that I am familar with basic spanish. Have any of you gotten chosen for a language that you didn't actually apply for? If I was chosen for Spanish, will a very basic understanding of spanish be enough? In my resume I never stated that I was fluent. I said I was "familar" with "basic" spanish. I really hope I didn't get chosen for spanish considering what I have heard about the lack of work available. I really only wanted to apply for the english position.

don't they provide you with a phone number--somewhere you can call and talk to someone? i've never had a problem or question i couldn't get answered and handled on the phone; but i did go through much unnecessary anxiety and hand-wringing writing and waiting for answers that may never come.

bottom line, sitting and wondering and/or writing and waiting will get you nowhere. call WFL (i assume it's WFL for you) and ask. and if you find out they set you up for something you didn't want, ask what you need to do to change it. or don't, it's up to you.Edited by: mysterylectric

[dexter1970]

Originally Posted by hollyhock

Tootie -

I posted the other day, wondering the same thing, but I have an update

I just got my year-end notice today. I started testing on 10/1/07, and started rating on 10/22/07. My notice says my last day is 10/21/08, so I believe they are now going by the date you started rating.

Although the email mentions 'tomorrow', which makes it confusing, but I believe they mean tomorrow as in the day after your termination (strange way to word it!)

I didn't get the information about being rehired for a second year in my email, and I know someone posted before that there was a glitch and some people got an email w/o that info, but I would think that glitch would be fixed by now...just wondering if I am eligible for rehire

My assignment end email is the same as yours and states nothing about rehire. I am also wondering if I am eligible. I have received decent report cards...

[higgy]

Originally Posted by dexter1970

My assignment end email is the same as yours and states nothing about rehire. I am also wondering if I am eligible. I have received decent report cards...

Perhaps the content of the year-end notice depends on who (i.e., the
specific person) from WFL/Google sends it out? I'm guessing that it has
no relevance to whether or not you are eligible for rehire. Just a
thought......

Edited by: higgy

[GeoAmy]

The use of "tomorrow" in the end of assignment email is template text. Mine used "tomorrow" also, though my access was cut off the day after, not "tomorrow".

"Much of the work will be performed in your
language however, the pre-qualification exam and communication
regarding this project will be in English."

</font>I believe this is template text; however, my exam email (received over a year ago, was worded differently. During my year working as an English US rater, I frequently saw "in your language" text used with "English" stated in such a way that may indicate that my language was not English - it is just general text designed to cover everyone. </font>

[mgarcia10]

Originally Posted by bricin6

I agree this work can only be done though W-2s but I heartily disagree with your assessment of "big corps" and one-man shops. Times have changed a lot and people that work at home as sole proprietors can certainly land paying clients from large reputable companies.

I have been a freelancer for 15 years and am actually more respected in my field now that I'm home. I am smart enough not to have additional overhead, I am more flexible, and I don't put wear and tear on my clients' equipment. Sure, some companies may laugh when they find out it's just me but the majority appreciate and recognize that smaller is better.

Wow, I also disagree that "one-man" shops are laughable. I find that to be very behind the times. My husband owns his own corporation because he does a lot of contract construction and building inspection work. It's a bonafide business with advertising, expenditures, and income. He knows many other people who do this type of work, and they also formed corporations. Not only to market the business and have a formal protected name, but to limit some liability, to separate finances form our personal ones, and to pay taxes accordingly. I'm sure there are many freelancers and contractors who do the same.

[mgarcia10]

Originally Posted by GeoAmy

"Much of the work will be performed in your
language however, the pre-qualification exam and communication
regarding this project will be in English."

</font>I believe this is template text; however, my exam email (received over a year ago, was worded differently. During my year working as an English US rater, I frequently saw "in your language" text used with "English" stated in such a way that may indicate that my language was not English - it is just general text designed to cover everyone.

I confirmed with someone else who didn't apply for foreign language that they too received this line. I agree that it's probably template text.

I'm hoping I'm still being hired for the English and not the Spanish. I'm sure I could probably call and ask, but in the end I'll take what I get anyway. I heard of one person being put on Spanish, then they realized she wasn't fluent enough and that was the end of her assignment. They did not switch her to English. I doubt you can just ask to be switched. You'd probably have to reapply and pray to get picked again, which is why I'm just going to have to take what I get, and hope and pray it's English. Starting all over may mean never having my resume picked again. [img]smileys/smiley19.gif[/img]

[itsrname2]

<H3>Just a Heads Up, Be prepared as this is a Temp Job</H3>
<H3>Google down to $350. New questions arise.</H3>
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<LI>Employees will continue to jump ship.
<LI>Google will lose some of its luster. </LI>[/list]

[luvoldhollywood]

Originally Posted by GeoAmy

The use of "tomorrow" in the end of assignment email is template text. Mine used "tomorrow" also, though my access was cut off the day after, not "tomorrow".

"Much of the work will be performed in your language however, the pre-qualification exam and communication regarding this project will be in English."

I believe this is template text; however, my exam email (received over a year ago, was worded differently. During my year working as an English US rater, I frequently saw "in your language" text used with "English" stated in such a way that may indicate that my language was not English - it is just general text designed to cover everyone.

The wording is so confusing on their email. Do you mean your access was cut off the day after you received the email ("tomorrow") or the actual day after it stated your assignment ended?

[dexter1970]

Originally Posted by higgy

Perhaps the content of the year-end notice depends on who (i.e., the
specific person) from WFL/Google sends it out? I'm guessing that it has
no relevance to whether or not you are eligible for rehire. Just a
thought......

I am hoping this is true. But didn't someone state there was a link included in their email directing them how to reapply? I might be wrong but I thought there were instructions different from the typical application process?