And why wouldn’t you? It offers:
• Home-based working
• Completely flexible hours
• A truly diverse working day
• And a fascinating insight into the nation’s psyche
All this, AND you get paid!
But first you have to pass a rigorous selection process, designed to ensure that you can impress, delight and wow our customers.
Are there any vacancies?
Check for vacancies here
If there are no current vacancies then bookmark the page and return periodically to check for updates.
If there are vacancies in your country of residence, follow the instructions on the site. You will then be sent an application form and a short test.
So I just fill in these forms and the job’s mine, right?
WRONG!
These candidates tried that approach:
“I am a very thorogh and detailed worker, putting a lot of effort int attention to detail”*
“I have always been taught the importance of accurancy”*
“I also have the excellent English read and writing skill”*
They didn’t get offered a position.
Oh. How should I tackle them then?
For the test, the most important thing to do is read the instructions before you start. Thoroughly.
You will have 12 diverse questions to answer, via any appropriate means, and you’ll need to adhere to rules about content, spelling, grammar and length. The application form is self-explanatory, but yours will still be scrutinised to ensure you’ve filled it in correctly and demonstrated a good command of the English language.
Sounds simple enough. What can possibly go wrong?
63336 has very high standards – only 1 in 10 applications is successful.
The most common reasons for failing the test are:
Not reading/following the instructions ; Poor spelling, punctuation and grammar ; Answers are too long or too short; Insufficient research
Q: How many Mister Men characters are there and which is the best?
A: Very interesting question? I will research and let you know*
Q: Which Charles Dickens novel should I read, and why? Not Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, Little Dorrit, Christmas Carol or David Copperfield.
A: To be honest, I have no idea as so far I have only read Oliver Twist*
Failure to provide a decision/prediction
Q: Cafe Rouge or Pizza Express?
A: Well that depends on what your in the mood for. Do you want Pizza or do you want something else? The choice is up to you.*
Q: Who will win Wimbledon this year?
A: The person who wins Wimbledon this year in the male section will be the one who wins all his games and the same goes for the female winner.*
Misinterpretation of the question
Q: How many points will I get on my licence for going through a red light?
A: Unfortunately dear, you will not get a point driving through the red light because it is against the driving rules.*
Not answering the question
Q: Explain how the US elections work.
A: The U.S election process is baffling to both voters and candidates alike, it seems to be that you cross your fingers and hope for the best person to win.*
Simply getting it wrong
Q: How many paper planes laid end to end would reach from London to Pluto?
A: It would take 95 paper planes to reach from London to Pluto.*
Understood. Now, where do I find the answers?
The test has a variety of questions, some of which require research and others simply an opinion, a decision, an estimate, advice or just creativity. For fact-based questions the obvious source for answers is the internet, but be aware that not everything online is valid or accurate. Other useful reference sources include dictionaries, thesauruses, newspapers and maps.
Do I have to get them all right?
Not necessarily.
Some questions will have no right or wrong answers. For those that do, the correct answer, though important, is not vital, as long as both the research process and the written English are of the highest quality. That said, you won’t pass the test with several incorrect answers.
Is there a time limit?
No, but if you can’t find an answer within 20 minutes, then move on. Remember it’s the quality of the answer that is key, not the research time.
Anything else I should know?
Yes. 63336 is a human service and, when appropriate, its answers are witty, humorous and elicit a “wow” from customers. When completing the test questions, make your answers stand out by giving consideration to these factors:
Q: Which cartoon character do I resemble?
A: With your big black ears, bulbous nose, fixed staring eyes and red pants, you strongly resemble that most popular of cartoon characters – Mickey Mouse.*
This applicant was offered a position.
Both the following answers are also acceptable, but the latter will not only get the applicant past the test, it will delight customer and recruiter alike. An answer such as that will ensure an incredibly positive relationship with 63336 from the outset.
Q: Is the world run by lizards?
A: No, unfortunately the world is not run by lizards although sometimes the world would be better if it was run by lizards.*
A: Although some refer to world leaders as cold-blooded, they wouldn’t be genetically classed as lizards. However in 1400 BC, dinosaurs did rule the earth.*
OK. I think I’m good to go. Please remind me of the key points.
• Read the instructions carefully
• Make sure you answer the question
• Check the answer length
• Sanity check the answers
• Ensure your grammar, punctuation and spelling are perfect
• Add that wow factor
So, what happens next?
Once you’ve sent off your application pack, it will be scrutinised and you’ll hear our decision within a few days.
If successful, you’ll be sent a conditional job offer and a contract. On receipt of your signed contract, we will contact you to arrange an introductory session. Following this, you’ll have to complete a batch of questions to confirm that your answers are up to 63336’s exacting standards.
And that’s just the beginning.
Your performance will be monitored regularly to ensure that our customers will be consistently delighted with your answers.
And everybody lives happily ever after.
The End
* From real 63336 application forms and tests. (If you think you’ve spotted all the errors, email them with your address to info@63336.com. If you’re right, you’ll get a copy of our latest book, and you should try applying – you’d be in with a good chance of success.)
That sounds like a really great job! How old do I need to be to apply?
You need to be 18 or over to work as a researcher for 63336. Other than that there are no restrictions. We also recruit people from abroad and have researchers from as far away as Australia and the United States.
I would love to work for aqa I feel I could do it
If I don’t apply during this vacancy, how long until there will be more UK vacancies?
I would love this type of job.
Working from home is extremely appealing to me!
Please contact me if there are any UK vacancies.
Please e mail me when you have some UK vacancies. Thank you
Kindest regards
Elaine
Not to sound anal but the lizard answer that is meant to be good…since when did dinosaurs rule the earth 3400 years ago (1400bc) more like 65 million years ago.
Hi
I’ve sent off a couple of emails requesting a job application, but never receive anything. I’m living in Australia and your vacancy page indicates that you need researchers in Australia.
I’d love to work for 63336. Any suggestions?
Thanks
As others have asked above, could you also e-mail me when there are vacancies for the UK? That would be much appreciated, thanks.
The job vancancies vary on a regular basis so it is best to keep checking the website. We don’t operate an email alert service. However, you could subscribe to our twitter feed http://twitter.com/the63336 where we do announce when we are recruiting in the UK.
We have to clear a backlog of overseas applications that have built up over Xmas and the new year. I will look into this and hopefully Deborah will get a response shortly.
Thank you
Sounds great! What is the pay rate?
Researchers get paid 30p for each question they answer. They work from the comfort of their own home and there are no shift patterns dictating when they must or must not work.
By comparison a similar service in the US run by ChaCha http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/12/31/chacha-makes-its-crazy-business-model-profitable/#comments pays its researchers somewhere between 3 cents and 10 cents an answer.
If you had a paper plane that was 3035520000 miles long and were in London today it would reach Pluto, tomorrow it might need to be a bit shorter!
ChaCha has cut the pay top 2 cents
ChaCha’s pay-cut works out to be a 33% pay-cut. To equal the amount of what you would make doing 600 transactions under the old pay, you would have to do 900 transactions under the new pay. That is exactly why I am here.
Correct me if I’m wrong but the admin said they pay researchers .30p per question. Is that p as in pounds? If so, that would equal to .48348 USD.
30 pence.
How can I apply? I would love to be apart of the team!
I cannot wait until there are vacancies in the UK! I actually heard about the position from a someone who is currently working for you.
Jim – just as you put USD for US$, in Europe we put GBP for Great British Pound (£ sterling). With 100 Pence to the Pound, therefore 30p = 30 pence. With 30 GBP written as £30.
Research is the key? Or general knowledge maybe
This seems like a very exciting opportunity. Being a student, something like this would be perfect for me. I do hope to meet the standards for entry once I’m granted the initial test.
I did a practice run with the scenario questions and couldn’t help but smile while thinking of the possible “wow” factors for each appropriate Q&A. I did a bit of general-figure maths for the London to Pluto query, you’d need about 125265ton of refined paper to make enough paper planes! A4, of course. Earth-wide deforestation, tally-ho!
This is such a scam! They ask you to text them (money to them) to “try out” their services. They then ask for two more numbers in the application. They is people who work for them, probably in a office, but don’t get your hopes up on this. So you know yes I did apply but so did 12 other friends (a mix of people but all with multi degrees as we have heard 63336 is apparently very snooty when it comes to education) and non of us got in. A month later our references started getting marketing txts. As I said if you read these ads just move on.
Dear Jessica Snow,
Could I gently point out that “They is people who work for them” is more Ali-G than Queen’s English. This may help somewhat in understanding why ‘non of us got in’.
Check your spelling, dear.
Hello 63336,
I’ve been keeping a keen eye on your vacancies page for a while now and
I’d love to know when you might be recruiting in the UK again?
I’ve heard a lot about your company from a friend of mine who works for you,
and I think I’d be really well suited to the job.
Saw your TV advert last night, nice work!
Thanks
Tim
Hi 63336,
I would really really love to work for 63336 as it is a witty and informative company! I have used the number to ask some questions about my life and found the replies to be fast and accurate.
Are ther currently any vacancies in the UK?
Thanks
Liz
* From real 63336 application forms and tests. (If you think you’ve spotted all the errors, email them with your address to info@63336.com. If you’re right, you’ll get a copy of our latest book, and you should try applying – you’d be in with a good chance of success.)
Finally, read this
Most people fail the test. This shouldn’t put you off – if you think you’re good enough, you should have a go. You’ll get instructions with the test which you must read, and we also suggest reading this from the 63336 blog.
Hello, one of your answers is incorrect. Santa Claus is not based on a cartoon at all. The real Saint Nicholas is actually based on Nicholas of Myra, a Greek Christian Bishop who had a reputation for gifting the poor and needy. Usually with coins placed in the shoes of those who would leave them out for him. Born in 270AD, he died 6th Dec 347AD a date which to this day is marked as Saint Nicholas’s Day.
Hi Tania
Where are you seeing that Santa is based on a cartoon? Our answer, like yours, is that Santa Claus derives from Sinterklaas, the Dutch name of St Nicholas of Myra.
Incidentally, Santa originally had 8 reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen. After 1939 came 3 more: Rudolph, Fireball and Olive.
Hello Paul, it was the reply sent to one of my friends. I read her post on a website forum about your service and she was quite impressed with it so I looked you up. That’s how I ended up on the site! I have now created a twitter account (Hallabelle) just so that I can follow you on there. I’m even hoping to take the test to apply for a position the next time you recruit from the UK.
Regarding reindeer, did you know that Donner was originally called Dunder (then later changed to Donder before becoming Donner) and Blitzen was formally known as Blixem?
Your friend deserves a refund! Tell her to drop us a line at feedback@63336.com and we’ll sort her out.
Thank you, I shall send her a private message on the forum.
I must say it is refreshing to come across such an interesting business venture.
May I ask why do you have to be over 18 to work for 63336?
You are missing one important mind……………………MINE 11 18 23 36
I’ve sent the e-mail to work from the US and followed the instructions correctly, but never received an application in return.
But then again………You already know this!
I would love to work for you but I don’t know which position I should apply for. I’m a native English speaker with a degree in English. I’m currently living in Germany though, because my husband’s work is based here and I’m on a career break while we have 2 small children at home. Do you have any vacancies here or can I apply for a UK position because I’m British and also have a British address, bank account, etc?
Karen,
All you need to do is apply for a researcher role. We have just started recruiting for researchers again so this would be an ideal time to apply. The fact you are living in Germany is fine as the role is all home based. You will of course need an internet connection.
So if someone asks whether they should dine at Cafe Rouge or Pizza Express what do the good people at 63336 consider to be the correct answer? Personally I’d tell them to save their money and eat at home but that’s wrong presumably.
Hi,
I am considering applying for a vacancy in the UK; however I am concerned about the following post (copied from above). The reply (also shown here) albeit quite witty, appears to use sarcasm to gloss over the issues raised. I would be interested to see a more comprehensive reply before continuing with my application. Specifically what are the two numbers in the application and will any personal contact details used in the application be used for marketing?
Thanks in advance, Iain.
25 February 2010
jessicasnow said…
This is such a scam! They ask you to text them (money to them) to “try out” their services. They then ask for two more numbers in the application. They is people who work for them, probably in a office, but don’t get your hopes up on this. So you know yes I did apply but so did 12 other friends (a mix of people but all with multi degrees as we have heard 63336 is apparently very snooty when it comes to education) and non of us got in. A month later our references started getting marketing txts. As I said if you read these ads just move on.
2 March 2010
Lynne Trussed said…
Dear Jessica Snow,
Could I gently point out that “They is people who work for them” is more Ali-G than Queen’s English. This may help somewhat in understanding why ‘non of us got in’.
Check your spelling, dear.
P.S. I have to leave an email address with this post, i do not give consent for it to be used for marketing.
How long does it take for an application to be processed after you have sent in the anwsers?
I would love to do this work, it is exactly the type of thing I enjoy doing, aswell as doing it well.
Do you knw when your UK recruitment will startup again? Im from Newcastle upon Tyne
In response to Iain Rowe.
We have never spammed anyone since we started the business and we have never sold or given away numbers for any form of marketing. This is actually an important feature about us as a company and our service. If you check out our blog items under the category of “Mobile Regulation” [ http://www.aqa.63336.com/blog/category/mobile-regulation/ ] you will see how passionate we are about this and some of our proposals to protect the consumer much more than is presently the case.
We suggest you try out the service and even offer you the chance of using the free text. It is suprising the number of people who apply for this role, yet have little idea of the customer experience or the style of our answers.
The other contact numbers referred to in the application process are for your number and your references. The recruitment process is fairly streamlined and we try to get all the information in one go.
In response to Dan.
We typically turn around applications within two weeks. However, when we open the recruitment window we do tend to get a lot of applications in one go. These all have to be processed, the application forms sent out and then when the test is completed this must be reviewed and further communication sent out. As result we can run over two weeks to complete everything in busy periods.
I am disappointed that 63336 found “if it was run by lizards” acceptable.
How long does it take for replies for job applications to be sent? I applied during the recent UK vacancies and sent my application off on the 18th May, yet I still haven’t heard anything. Is this because I am unsuccessful or rather that they haven’t been completed yet?
I put my hat in the ring – As working for a similar service now, I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with a more prestigious service.
As I am American, I have two questions – How do we get paid? and How do we account for taxes?
We pay US based researchers using PayPal. Payments are typically made within 6 working days of the month end. You are technically self employed and work as a contractor. Therefore, we pay gross and you will need to pay any relevant US taxes locally.