FAQs for Candidates

 
 

  1. What is your selection criteria?

    We look for the following in an individual:

    • English fluency

    • Bachelors Degree (Masters/Ph.D. is a plus)

    • Residing in the Middle East, Southeast Asia or South Asia

    • Minimum 25 hours/week availability

    • Computer & Internet access

    • High attention to detail

    • Willingness to learn and grow

  2. How can I know if you’re operational for my country?

    We are operational for the countries located in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and South Asia including; Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Tunisia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates.

  3. I am a male, am I eligible to apply?

    Yes. Odetta's mission is to support Women’s Empowerment. All applicants will be evaluated based on their commitment to Odetta’s mission, regardless of their perceived gender identity. Odetta is an equal opportunity employer.

  4. Do you hire non-Data Analysts/Scientists?

    Yes, we have members with a wide variety of backgrounds and skills on our team.

  5. I don’t know what position I should apply for. Can you help?

    We encourage you to apply for the ‘Data Analyst’ or ‘Data Labeler‘ position, these are the entry-level positions available at the moment. If you’re overqualified for the entry-level position then our team will send the test for the relevant position which matches your credentials.

  6. Does it require any investment?

    No. We don’t acquire any kind of investment at any stage.

  7. How can I contact your team for queries and issues? Do you have WhatsApp?

    No, we don’t have WhatsApp. You can contact us through our social media channels. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel to message us on Facebook or Instagram.

  8. What is your recruitment process?

    In order to apply at Odetta, you have to fill in the form available on our Career page, complete the tests and submit your scores. We’ll evaluate your results, and if you qualify we will invite you for virtual interviews before the final hiring decision.

  9. What kind of tests do you conduct?

    We have a number of tests to evaluate different skills such as English Language tests, Analytics tests, Typing tests, etc. The tests are a small demo/sample of the work we do for our clients.

  10. I am a homemaker/fresh graduate, with no experience. Can I apply? What would be your selection criteria?

    Yes, you can apply. We evaluate candidates on the basis of their communication skills, motivation, and the potential to learn and grow.

  11. I am a current student working towards my Bachelor’s Degree, can I apply?

    Ideally, we hire degree holders. But you can still apply and we can look into your application to see if it fits our needs.

  12. Do you hire candidates on a contract basis?

    Yes, You will be a contractor/freelancer/consultant to Odetta, typical of online job platforms. Before applying, please read the details on our career page.

  13. I submitted my test/scores but never heard again. When will I get the results?

    Once you submit the tests, you should hear from us within 1-2 weeks(business days). If not, please feel free to contact us,  we will look into it.

  14. I was interviewed last week when will I get the final answer?

    Typically, we provide an answer within 2-4 weeks of the final interview. Hiring and onboarding can be delayed slightly based on the needs of our clients.

  15. I have applied to Odetta but never heard back. Where I can write to you?

    We do our best to write everyone back. If you feel we have not properly responded, please contact us. Note that we get numerous responses every day and we cannot provide constant updates on every application.