What gets tested
What screeners actually check
Unlocks: Ethos expert projects · Mercor expert projects
Worth your time
What moves the needle
Your real credentials, clearly listed
FreeDegree, licence or job titles, with dates. This is what expert projects screen for first.
Practise writing questions AI gets wrong
FreeMany expert tasks ask you to write a hard question and a correct answer. Try stumping a chatbot in your field.
Practise rubric-style reviews
FreeExplaining exactly why an answer is wrong, step by step, is the core skill.
Save your money
Usually a waste
Short overview webinars and online badges
They don't replace the degree or experience expert projects ask for.
Inflating your credentials
Platforms check, and getting removed later costs you the account.
Your plan
From zero to applying
- 1
Day 1
List your proof
Write down degrees, licences and roles with dates and where you studied or worked.
- 2
Week 1
Stump a chatbot
Write five hard questions in your field and note where the AI fails.
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Week 2
Apply to expert tracks
Apply directly to expert projects, not general ones.
Questions
FAQ
Do I need to still work in the field?
Not always. Recent, verifiable experience or a relevant degree is usually what matters.
Are there expert projects in languages other than English?
Sometimes. Check each platform's current projects; availability changes often.
Other tracks