Most of 63336’s researchers are from the UK, but we’re always looking for more applicants based in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the US and Canada.
As with most employers, 63336 see recruiting overseas researchers as an opportunity. It is an opportunity because it is always useful for a service that operates 24 hours a day to have researchers from different time zones as part of the team and because these researchers bring a different perspective and vibrancy to our answers.
It’s not easy to apply for a job in a different country, but overseas researchers complement the excellent researchers we have in the UK.
What will you get from it?
This is a great opportunity to work for the UK’s most popular text Q&A service. If that’s not enough, you work from home at hours that are convenient to you and we’ll pay you for every question that you answer. Your performance will be reviewed regularly to ensure you meet our high standards. Yes, you can stay in bed, start work when you like and earn money doing something challenging, diverse and interesting.
If you are starting to think this could be ideal, you’ll be interested in ‘So you fancy a job with 63336′. However, if you have never visited the UK, it is well worth spending some time to appreciate some of the cultural differences and potential pitfalls.
What are the differences?
It doesn’t matter where you live, submitting a successful application is difficult. During the process, applicants are asked about their experience in the UK and this is an opportunity to make it clear why you would be good at answering the UK’s questions.
One Australian applicant was keen to point out that visiting the UK was like going back “to the 1980s”. Thinking the UK is stuck in the 1980s is not the best approach. After all, there have been some advances and it’s not all ripped denim, shoulder pads, shell suits and big hair.
Also, speaking English doesn’t always guarantee an understanding of questions from the UK. There are many differences and you need to acknowledge this. Sometimes these are obvious, sometimes much more subtle. They include spelling variations, currency, weights and measures, sport, travel, TV and many more things in everyday life. It can be confusing and, without recognising some of the cultural idiosyncrasies, it will be hard to succeed in your application.
Some of these differences are highlighted at every stage of the application procedure. Here are some examples:
Q: Glasgoe Knorich train
A: The Glasgow to Norwich train ride is 314 miles and 506 kilometers. There is a train rout that goes from Glasgow to Norwich. Bring a book along!
Q: Which cost more debenhems or boots for make up?
A: Debenhams has a wide selection of boots and make up products. Boots can run as low as 25 pounds. Whereas, many make up products are less expensive.
or
A: Debenhams can cost over 400 pounds, so boots would be cheaper right now. It is a great look, but who knew it could be so pricey?
Q: How long is a Smartie’s tube to the nearest millimetre?
A: The length of a Smarties tube is between 755mm to 760mm but only Smarties have the ‘real’ answer!
Q: Hi! Can you pick me a fantasy football team for The Sun’s competition?
A: Choosing a fantasy football team can be tricky. Try watching football live. It’s so much better than pretend.
or
A: Sure, Try playing against the Spectacular Zebras, heard they were good this year, 17-0.
Some applicants aren’t in touch with the type of questions people are asking, but others offer a different perspective and sometimes mix it with flashes of brilliance and humour. And remember, it’s humour not humor.
Getting the customer’s perspective
One recent test question highlighted many of the difficulties more than most:
Q: Will Saints be promoted from League 1 this season?
To some this will seem a relatively straightforward question about Southampton FC (Saints), but to others it conjured up images of the NFL, Super Bowl XLIV and answers asking: Who dat?
Many of the answers given by applicants were intelligent and showed a genuine interest and knowledge of football (not American football), and an understanding of the UK is clearly an advantage.
It may be a step too far to claim Sean Payton’s time with the Leicester Panthers influenced the outcome of the Super Bowl, but it is always easy to have an idea, make an assumption and run with it. The best approach is to put yourself in the customers’ shoes. If the difference between Southampton FC (Saints) and New Orleans Saints is still unclear, a quick look here may help.
Making a difference
Our answers rely on great content, accurate British English, opinion and humour to maintain 63336’s unique identity. It is this style that builds recognition and customer affection.
If you can see this and understand there is more to the UK than being a “good place with all the climatic conditions”, then you may be exactly what we are looking for.
If you feel you can make a difference and want to become a 63336 researcher, we want to hear from you. One applicant claimed an “ability to think of my feet” would help in the role. More important is fluency in English and excellent writing skills. We do provide computer systems that will help, but you also need to be able to use your own knowledge, and internet search skills, to create brilliant answers to wow our customers. So, if you’re not busy thinking of your feet and think you’re good enough – you should apply. Just click here for details.
N.B. All the examples and quotes used above are from real 63336 application forms and tests. Follow us on twitter for latest news, questions and humour from 63336.
