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How DataAnnotation screens applicants

What DataAnnotation asks of applicants before paid work, from its own pages (checked 20 October 2026), and what its 112 open postings say about tests and interviews.

The steps

  1. Starter Assessment (about an hour; specialised ones 1-2 hours; can only be taken once)
  2. Identity verification through Persona

Source: dataannotation.tech

One general sign-up; you choose a Starter Assessment during sign-up and are told by email within a few days if you are approved.

What the open postings mention

  • 4% of DataAnnotation's open roles (4) mention a skills test

From the postings' own text; a posting that doesn't mention a step may still use it.

Checks before paid work

  • ID check: Physical, unexpired government-issued photo ID (front and back) plus a selfie, verified through Persona
  • Confidentiality: Project data and work product must be kept in strict confidence under the Terms of Use
  • Minimum hours: No minimum hours or daily login requirements

Who can apply

Must be at least 18 years old. The Terms of Use do not publish a list of eligible countries.

DataAnnotation engages people as: independent contractor, not engaged on a full-time or exclusive basis.

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See DataAnnotation's 112 open roles

Facts from DataAnnotation's own pages, checked 20 October 2026. Platforms change their process; their pages are the final word. See also how to spot a fake offer.

DataAnnotation screening: common questions

What does DataAnnotation's screening involve?

DataAnnotation's own pages list these steps: Starter Assessment (about an hour; specialised ones 1-2 hours; can only be taken once); Identity verification through Persona. Steps can differ by project.

Does DataAnnotation check ID?

Physical, unexpired government-issued photo ID (front and back) plus a selfie, verified through Persona