Freelancing Gigs – Jan. 22, 2010
Labeling Editor (US Only)
Description:
Lionbridge (NASDAQ:LIOX) is a global outsourcing company that combines onshore, near-shore and offshore resources with proven program management capabilities to deliver value throughout a client’s product or application lifecycle – from development through globalization, testing, and maintenance.
With a history of managing complex IT projects across multiple time zones, languages, and cultures, Lionbridge helps clients mitigate the risk of global sourcing by implementing best practices for knowledge transfer, project governance, and offshore transition. Lionbridge stays close to its customers by managing global program execution from solution centers in twenty-five (25) countries.
Position Description
This project is a platform that supports online advertising products. 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 query, keyword, ad snippets on the page and the page itself.
Applicants will be required to complete and return a basic computer skills test to determine their qualification level. Upon successful completion of this test, candidates will be further screened for the skills listed below (usually over the phone).
Required Skills/Background
* Ability to prioritize
* Demonstrated common sense
* Ability to rank unsorted information
* 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
* Critical thinking skills (defined as: the analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and reconstruction of thinking).
* Fluency in English both written & oral (Must have lived in the US 15 years or more)
* Excellent Communication skills ? both written and spoken
* Ability to work under little to no supervision & with tight deadlines
* Teachable, and ability to follow directions (both verbal and written)
* Ability to clearly explain and defend editorial decisions in both written and verbal form
* Experience in the following (min. 2 years, more is a plus):
- Web content awareness and use of the top Internet portals, search engines, and major online shopping sites
- Advanced knowledge and experience with searching and query execution and demonstrated ability to return the desired results
Technical Skills Requirements
* 2+ years using Windows OS
* 2+ years using Internet Explorer
* 1+ 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.
How to Apply
Open Recruitment is now taking place in the US only. If you are interested in joining our program, you can apply for this position by clicking here. If you have any problems opening our link, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Lionbridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.
Agencies – Lionbridge does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Only resumes received from contracted agencies/vendors will be considered. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Lionbridge will not be recognized and such agency will have no recourse from Lionbridge.
Lionbridge
1050 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451 USA
+1 781.434.6000
URL http://www.genuinejobs.com/jobs_detail.php?id=2789
MS Project Coordinator
Description:
Kelly IT Resources is seeking a MS Project Coordinator on a contract basis. Candidate will have the opportunity to work remote. Our client prefers to work with a local Milwaukee candidate.
Job Overview:
- Must be proficient in MS Project
- Earn value management and budgeting experience required
- Will prepare and input project information
- Maintain project schedule
- Prepare reports on a regular basis
- Experience assisting in managing/ coordinating large projects
- Strong Analysis acumen
- Prefer experience working in Power and/or Chemical industries
- Superior written and verbal skills required with the ability to effectively communicate
Project will consist of working 40 hours during February, March, April with project leading to 15-20 hours for long period of time(2-3 years).
Kelly IT Resources® specializes in connecting companies around the world with information technology professionals. We are a part of Kelly Services®, a US-based Fortune 500 company and a global industry leader in workforce solutions. Our network of international branch locations allows us to provide consistent, quality service to our employees and clients worldwide.
Kelly IT Resources
http://www.kellyit.com
URL: http://www.genuinejobs.com/jobs_detail.php?id=2792
Cyclist / Writer
Description:
Bikewearhouse.com needs cyclist to write articles for it’s new website. These articles can be “How To” type articles or simply a popular subject on cycling. To see some examples please go to;
http://bikewearhouse.com/articles
Here are some of the requirements for these articles;
*These must be written by you. I don’t want to be sued for illegally putting content on my site that was created by someone else.
*The article must be unique and worth reading. We are only going to be posting 1-2 new articles every week, and we want each article to be unique so we can submit them to sites like Digg.
Payment
*We are willing to pay anywhere from $45 to $85 per article.
*Articles that are more interesting and overall better written will get the higher payout.
If you are interested in submitting an article please email me Daniel@bikewearhouse.com.
Bike Warehouse.com
http://bikewearhouse.com
Contact information: Daniel@bikewearhouse.com
URL: http://www.genuinejobs.com/jobs_detail.php?id=2793
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