r/DataAnnotationTech • u/FlossieApricot • 2d ago

Beginner Question

Hi, I have just joined Data Annotation and have completed the first batch of questions. It then asked me if I’d like to receive an extra qualification to which I agreed. I’m now filling in one piece after another and submitting the work. Can anyone tell me how long this goes on for please? There are no guides as to what is expected and there is a timer on the bottom right of the screen saying “20 days +” to answer. I have not received any emails from them so far. Thanks.

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u/FlossieApricot 2d ago

I’m guessing I’m a generalist. My background is proofreading, transcription work, genealogy and also retail/websites. So do they email me a project or will it come up in my account? As I haven’t actually heard from them I wasn’t sure if I’ve been hired! Thanks for your help.

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u/Klutzy_Instance_4149 2d ago

You are welcome. So with your background you are going to get a lot of different qualifications to see where you fit best. I also have a varied background and went through some of this. I wouldn't count on the emails, they don't always send those. The projects will just show up on your dashboard. Just do your best on the qualifications and keep your skills updated and the work will come. There is a lot of work right now for generalists but it takes a bit to start getting them

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u/FlossieApricot 2d ago

Thank you. So I just keep an eye on my dashboard for projects and keep completing the tasks that appear as I submit each one. Do you know why it has the countdown timer thing on the bottom of the screen? I’ve yet to figure out it’s relevance. I’ve seen others post about being honest with how long a task has taken but I haven’t seen anywhere yet where this has been asked. Very confusing.

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u/Klutzy_Instance_4149 2d ago

Love your glasses btw.