Application Details!!!
📝 How to Apply for the Safety Annotator Role at Cohere?
Applying to become a Safety
Annotator at Cohere isn’t just about submitting a résumé—it's about showing
your passion for ethical AI, your resilience, and your ability to write with
precision. Here’s how to make your application stand out and what to expect at
each stage of the process:
🔍 Step 1: Prepare Your Application Materials
Before clicking apply, take a few
moments to gather and polish your materials. You’ll need:
- An updated résumé that clearly outlines your
experience in writing, editing, content moderation, or trust and safety.
- A compelling cover letter (optional, but
highly recommended) that explains why you’re excited about AI safety and
why Cohere’s mission resonates with you.
- Writing samples or links to previously
published work if available. Cohere values strong writing skills, so any
evidence of editing, proofreading, or content creation will strengthen
your application.
💡 Pro Tip: If
you’ve handled emotionally sensitive or explicit material in past roles,
highlight this experience in a tactful and professional way.
🌐 Step 2: Submit Your Application Online
Go to the official Jobera
job listing and complete the online application form.
- Be sure to double-check all your entries before
hitting "Submit."
- Include your writing portfolio if requested during
the submission process.
- Keep your tone professional and enthusiastic.
Once submitted, your application
will be reviewed by Cohere’s Talent Team.
🎥 Step 3: Initial Virtual Meet & Greet
If your application passes the
initial screening, you’ll be invited to a brief virtual interview with a
member of the Cohere Operations Team. This is a relaxed, friendly chat designed
to:
- Get to know you as a person.
- Understand your motivation for joining Cohere.
- Answer any early questions you may have about the
role.
✨ Tip: Be authentic and
open. Talk about your interest in AI and how you handle emotionally complex or
repetitive tasks.
✍️ Step 4: Complete the Practical Assessments
This part is where your writing
skills really shine.
- You’ll complete a series of writing and
proofreading tasks. These simulate real-world scenarios involving
AI-generated content.
- You might be asked to rank responses, correct
errors, and follow Cohere’s internal style guide.
- Attention to detail and clarity of
thought will be assessed, so take your time!
📌 Note: You may also
interact with a chatbot to demonstrate your ability to review
conversational content and maintain tone accuracy.
🧠 Step 5: Emotional
Resilience Assessment
Due to the nature of the work,
Cohere must ensure all team members can handle sensitive content without harm
to their well-being.
This stage may involve:
- Responding to questions about how you would handle
emotionally disturbing material.
- Exposure to sample texts to assess your mental
preparedness and coping strategies.
Cohere provides support for all
staff, but emotional resilience is a must for this role.
📝 Step 6: Final Review & Offer
If you pass all stages
successfully, you’ll receive:
- An Independent Contractor Agreement with
clear terms, pay details (US$42,000 per year), and working expectations.
- Onboarding documentation and timelines.
🎉 Congrats—you’ll now
officially join one of the most cutting-edge AI teams in the world, helping to
make artificial intelligence safer for everyone.
💡 Final Tips Before You Apply:
- Be honest and self-aware. If emotionally
sensitive content isn’t something you’re prepared to face, that’s
okay—this role may not be the right fit.
- Tailor your résumé. Emphasize roles that
involved writing, critical thinking, or moderation.
- Practice clarity and tone. Cohere wants
annotators who can maintain quality, consistency, and sensitivity in their
writing.
- Stay professional. Even though the role is
remote, your communication style matters from the first email onward.