General eligibility
To participate in WorkBolt projects, you must:- Have a verified WorkBolt account with completed onboarding
- Be approved by the WorkBolt team
- Have completed the Identity & Payment setup through Dots
- Have a clear speaking voice and a quiet recording environment
- Have a stable internet connection
Equipment requirements
What you need
- Computer or laptop with stable internet
- Microphone or headset (built-in mics are OK for most projects)
- A quiet recording space with minimal background noise
- Google Chrome browser (latest version)
Recommended extras
- External USB microphone for improved audio quality
- Closed-back headphones for monitoring
- Pop filter to reduce plosive sounds
- Treated recording space (carpeted, soft furnishings)
See Recording Setup for detailed equipment recommendations and setup instructions.
Project-specific requirements
Individual projects may have additional requirements defined by the client:| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Language | Specific language or dialect required |
| Accent | Particular accent needed (e.g., American English) |
| Gender | Some projects target specific demographics |
| Minimum age | Age requirements for certain content |
| Equipment | Specific microphone or setup requirements |
| Expertise level | Domain expertise for specialized projects |
Application requirements
When applying for a job, you may need to complete any combination of:- Resume upload — provide your current resume
- Reasoning assessment — complete a reasoning style questionnaire
- Interview — attend a domain expert interview
- Availability confirmation — confirm your timezone and hours
- Work authorization — verify you’re legally authorized to work
- Voice recording — submit audio samples following scripts
- Video quiz — complete an audio quality and guidelines assessment
- Video sample — record a video sample