Job Announcement: Appen Butler Hill

French; English; Applied Linguistics; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics: Web Search Evaluators, Appen Butler Hill

Employer:		Appen Butler Hill http://www.appenbutlerhill.com
Job Location:		---------------- (Telecommute)
Rank or Title:		Web Search Evaluators
Linguistic Field(s):		Applied Linguistics Computational Linguistics General Linguistics
Language Specialty:		English French
LL Issue:		23.4774
Date Posted:		14-Nov-2012
Job Description:		Web Search Evaluators- French Canadian Be part of a global team to evaluate and improve search engine results for some of the world's top internet search engine companies! Do you have experience with Web based Marketing or Development; developing web pages, SEO, SMO, Technical IP Support, Internet based research and analytics or Library Science? OR are you tech savy and love to do research on the internet – exploring, learning and staying informed? This is a professional level position for individuals whom work well independently and are self-motivated, yet prefer the convenience of virtual work. Description: Web Search Evaluators work on interesting projects that are geared to improve search engine results - The work generally includes reviewing and evaluating internet search results based on specific instructions. - The evaluation work is typically done using online automated tools - Hours – Vary by project. Some projects require at least 4 hours per day (Monday-Friday) and others have the flexibility to choose the hours they wish to work each day and some projects have set hours - Projects require a commitment to work 20-22 hours per week. - Task based work - Projects are ongoing with possibility to be long-term - Must first complete a rigorous qualification process that requires successfully completing a review of training materials and a series of exams (paid time if completed). The qualification process may involve up to 25-40 hours of commitment over 1-3 week period - Consultants accepted onto a project will need to consistently meet service levels measuring the accuracy of their work in order to remain on the project Requirements: - Immediate availability & Commitment - Strong technical aptitude for solving technical/software issues independently - Detail-oriented and organized - Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage on average 20-22 hours per week - Strong communication skills - Excellent web research skills and analytical abilities - Excellent comprehension and written communication skills in English - Internet and media savvy - Self-motivated with a desire to learn and follow instructions - Attention to fine detail - High level of social awareness - Ability to think conceptually - Ability to hand constant changes and request - Prior experience work virtual preferred Technical Equipment Requirements: - Personal PC or laptop that runs Windows Vista or Windows 7. Please note: netbook devices, ipads, smartphones, Windows XP, Apple O/S, including Apple O/S running on virtual environments, and Mac running Windows; are not compatible with our projects. - Minimum screen resolution of 1280 X 768; desired resolution is 1280 X 1024 - A high-speed internet connection (preferably unlimited usage; if limited, download cap must not be less than 100 GB per month To apply, please visit the application URL below. Who We Are: Appen Butler Hill is a language technology solutions and consulting firm, recognized as a global leader in the quality, range and caliber of its expertise. We are focused on helping our clients reach international markets by leveraging our expertise in over 50 languages and dialects. Our clients are amongst the world's top internet search engine companies and we are currently seeking internet-savvy freelance Web Search Evaluators.
Application Deadline:		01-Mar-2013 Open until filled
Application URL:		http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=BUTLERHILL&cws=4&rid=429
Contact Information:		Maasa Walker click here to access email