> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.workbolt.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Account Types

> Understand the two ways to join WorkBolt and which one is right for you.

## Choosing how to join

When you sign up, WorkBolt asks you to choose the option that best describes you. Your account type determines which projects and programs you can access.

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  <Card title="General Expert" icon="user" href="/getting-started/general-expert">
    Get paid to train AI through public jobs — open to anyone who qualifies.
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Fellow" icon="graduation-cap" href="/getting-started/ai-fellow">
    For current college students and recent graduates (must have graduated within the past 2 years — otherwise sign up as a General Expert).
  </Card>
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## General Expert

The General Expert path is open to anyone who qualifies. You browse and apply to public jobs, complete recording tasks, and get paid for approved work.

* **Who it's for:** Anyone who meets the eligibility and quality requirements
* **What you do:** Apply to public jobs and complete recording tasks
* **Getting started:** Sign up, complete onboarding, and start [finding jobs](/jobs/finding-jobs)

<Card title="Browse public jobs" icon="briefcase" href="https://workbolt.ai/public-jobs">
  See the projects currently available to General Experts.
</Card>

## AI Fellow

The AI Fellow path is designed for current college students and recent graduates. Fellows get paid to help train cutting-edge Voice AI through natural conversation sessions.

* **Who it's for:** Current college students and recent graduates (graduated within the past 2 years)
* **What you do:** Participate in unscripted, topic-based conversation sessions
* **Getting started:** Review eligibility and apply through the AI Fellowship program

<Note>
  If you graduated more than 2 years ago, sign up as a **General Expert** instead.
</Note>

<Card title="Learn about the AI Fellowship" icon="graduation-cap" href="/fellowship/overview">
  Eligibility, pay, equipment, and how to apply.
</Card>

## Not sure which to choose?

|                  | General Expert                                    | AI Fellow                                          |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| **Eligibility**  | Anyone who qualifies                              | Current students & recent grads (within 2 years)   |
| **Main work**    | Public recording jobs                             | Voice AI conversation sessions                     |
| **How to start** | [Sign up](/getting-started/sign-up) and find jobs | Apply to the [AI Fellowship](/fellowship/overview) |

If you're not a current student or a recent graduate, choose **General Expert**.

<Card title="Next: Sign Up" icon="arrow-right" href="/getting-started/sign-up">
  Create your account and choose your account type.
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