WorkAtHomeSpace
05-01-2009, 02:42 AM
This task is to help train search algorithms for the platform. This is a work from home position requiring attentive and motivated individuals. It involves labeling websites based on given criteria. The successful candidate will work within a web-based application comparing user search engine queries and advertiser keywords with website landing pages. The Labeling Editor must judge the relevancy and relationship between the page itself and the query, keyword and ad snippets on the page.
Required Skills/Background
* Ability to recognize patterns and draw conclusions from those patterns
* Desire and interest in doing research when a term is unfamiliar or not understood
* Ability to pinpoint the core meaning and intent of keyword queries
* Decisiveness; Ability to independently make quick decisions under time constraints without
* Critical thinking skills (defined as: the analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and reconstruction of thinking).
* Fluency in English (both written & oral)
* Excellent Communication skills – both written and spoken
* Ability to work under little to no supervision & with tight deadlines
* Ability to clearly explain and defend editorial decisions in both written and verbal form
Technical Skill Requirements
* 2+ years using Windows OS
* 2+ years using Internet Explorer
* 3+ year using Microsoft Excel
System Requirements
* High-speed Internet connection (DSL or cable)
* Secure access to personal computer running a recent version of Windows (Vista or XP)
* Microsoft Office, Adobe reader and WinZip required
* Personal computer must have at least 512 MB of memory and 1.5 GHz.
Education/Certification Requirements
University/College Degree level or foreign equivalent: Preferably in human sciences such as Psychology, Sociology, Library Science, etc.
http://www.lionbridge.com/lionbridge/en-US/company/web-site/labeling-editor.htm
Required Skills/Background
* Ability to recognize patterns and draw conclusions from those patterns
* Desire and interest in doing research when a term is unfamiliar or not understood
* Ability to pinpoint the core meaning and intent of keyword queries
* Decisiveness; Ability to independently make quick decisions under time constraints without
* Critical thinking skills (defined as: the analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and reconstruction of thinking).
* Fluency in English (both written & oral)
* Excellent Communication skills – both written and spoken
* Ability to work under little to no supervision & with tight deadlines
* Ability to clearly explain and defend editorial decisions in both written and verbal form
Technical Skill Requirements
* 2+ years using Windows OS
* 2+ years using Internet Explorer
* 3+ year using Microsoft Excel
System Requirements
* High-speed Internet connection (DSL or cable)
* Secure access to personal computer running a recent version of Windows (Vista or XP)
* Microsoft Office, Adobe reader and WinZip required
* Personal computer must have at least 512 MB of memory and 1.5 GHz.
Education/Certification Requirements
University/College Degree level or foreign equivalent: Preferably in human sciences such as Psychology, Sociology, Library Science, etc.
http://www.lionbridge.com/lionbridge/en-US/company/web-site/labeling-editor.htm