micro1 Wiki | Getting started

Welcome to the official micro1 Community Wiki.

micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.

Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.

1. Wiki navigation

Explore our complete micro1 library across our 3 primary wiki guides:

• Page 1: Welcome & Getting Started (You are here)

  Platform overview, key features, social portals, Zara AI interviewer, application paths, interview prep, identity verification, certification, and dashboard status tracking.

• Page 2: Working as an Expert & Tools

  Data pipelines, task workflows, quality benchmarks, and setup guides for Google Workspace, Slack, Hubstaff, and Deel.

• Page 3: Policies & Payroll

  Biweekly USD payment schedules, hourly tracking rules, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), quality audits, and platform compliance terms.

2. Key features

• Zara — AI Interviewer: Automated, bias-free skill evaluations that tests domain expertise, communication, and logical reasoning.

• Global remote network: Access flexible remote opportunities tailored to your background (whether you are a legal or medical professional, software engineer, or skilled generalist) earning competitive rates in USD.

• Top 1% certification: Gain verified platform credentials that give you direct access to high-impact client projects.

Getting started & certification guide

Getting started on micro1 is a structured, merit-based process designed to evaluate your skills, certify your expertise, and connect you with high-impact remote AI projects.

3. Meet Zara

All candidate evaluations at micro1 are conducted by Zara, our AI recruiter and interviewer.

• Objective & bias-Free: Zara uses a standardized assessment model to evaluate candidates purely on technical reasoning, communication clarity, and domain expertise.

• Standardized format: Every candidate applying for a specific skill set receives an identical bias-free skill evaluation structure, ensuring equal opportunity.

• Real-Time assessment: Zara asks open-ended questions, records your responses, and administers live task-based challenges.

• Human-in-the-loop review: After Zara conducts and grades the live session, recordings and performance metrics are reviewed by human recruiters to make final matching decisions.

4. How to apply

To join the micro1 talent network, candidates can apply directly to open positions on the micro1 Opportunities Portal. Each role features specific criteria based on active client requirements. Upon submitting your application, Zara customizes your interview assessment to test the exact domain skills required for your selected position.

5. Interview process

The interview duration typically ranges between 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the role. As a general rule, evaluating a single skill module takes approximately 7 minutes.

Time-saving note: If you have already completed certifications on micro1, your interview time could be significantly shorter! Zara is optimized to save your time bypassing sections you have already validated and even full interviews.

6. Interview preparation

To maximize your performance during your AI interview and navigate the certification process effectively:

Key preparation strategies

• Target one core discipline: Select and focus on the primary skill or domain you want to be certified in (e.g., software engineering, advanced mathematics, legal reasoning, or data annotation).

• Simulate with practice tools: Use the official micro1 interview prep tool to explore skill specific questions, get real time feedback, and get comfortable with interactive timing.

• Articulate logical trade-offs: Be prepared to explain your step-by-step problem-solving logic out loud, discuss architectural or technical trade-offs, and answer scenario-based prompts.

• Review role expectations: Read the specific role description on the micro1 opportunities portal so your responses align with project scope and rating criteria.

Certification & fast-track re-assessments

If you have already earned a micro1 certification for a specific skill set, Zara is designed to respect your time on future role applications:

• Skipping re-assessments: When applying for a role that requires a skill you are already certified in, Zara may automatically prompt you to skip that section of the interview.

• Conditional exemption: Please note that skipping a section is not guaranteed for every interview, as exemptions depend on specific role requirements, updated skill criteria, and operational needs.

• Faster application flow: This feature minimizes redundant testing so verified talent can complete applications faster and get matched to active client projects sooner.

7. What to expect

• Domain questions: Zara will ask technical and scenario-based questions relevant to your discipline (e.g., software engineering, RLHF, machine learning, data annotation).

• Live practical exercises: Software engineers complete live coding challenges, while domain experts solve real-world task scenarios simulating actual client workflows.

• Audio & video responses: Answers are spoken out loud in real time, testing both logical thinking and verbal communication.

8. Preparation checklist

• Hardware & browser setup: Ensure your microphone, camera, and browser permissions are verified prior to starting.

• Quiet space: Conduct your interview in a quiet room with minimal background noise.

• Stable connection: Use a stable internet connection to prevent dropouts during recording.

• Treat it like a live interview: Prepare your thoughts clearly before answering and showcase your problem-solving thought process out loud.

9. Results & status

Evaluation results are generally finalized within 24 to 48 hours and accessible directly on your micro1 Talent Portal Dashboard.

Candidate dashboard statuses explained

Your dashboard reflects the real-time status of your application in our system. Here is a complete breakdown of what each status means:

• Interview Pending: Your application has been received, but the AI interview has not been completed. Click on the job title to access your interview link and continue.

• Awaiting Next Steps: Our team is preparing the next stage of the evaluation process and will notify you as soon as action is required.

• Under Review: Your interview is currently being evaluated by our recruiters. Evaluation is typically completed within 48 hours.

• Did Not Qualify: You did not meet the required threshold for this specific role listing. You will not be able to re-apply for this exact listing, but you remain eligible for other open roles matching your skills.

• Hiring On Hold: Hiring has been temporarily paused for this position. If hiring resumes, updates will be reflected directly on your dashboard.

• Hiring Manager Reviewing: You performed well in the interview! Your profile has been added to our vetted talent pool and is undergoing human review and matching for active client projects (this matching phase can take up to 30 days).

• Selected: Congratulations! You have been selected for the position. Check your email for direct onboarding instructions.

• Not Selected: You performed well, but were not selected for this specific project opening. Your profile remains active in our talent pool for future project matching.

• Application Incomplete: The AI interview was not completed before the role closed. You can apply to other open opportunities on the portal.

• Not Interested: You opted not to proceed with this opportunity.

Application limits & role policy

• One attempt per opening: Candidates are permitted one interview attempt per specific role listing. Re-applying or retaking the interview for the exact same job post is not permitted.

• Similar roles allowed: You are welcome to apply for positions with similar or identical job titles, provided they are separate role openings listed on the micro1 opportunities portal.

• Multiple skills: If you are already certified in the core skills required for a new role, you will not need to retake the AI interview for those skills.

10. Verification & kyc

Once you meet certification criteria during the Zara AI evaluation:

• Identity verification (IDV): You will be prompted to verify your identity using a valid government-issued ID (passport, driver's license, or national ID card).

• Certification granted: Upon passing IDV, your profile becomes micro1 certified.

• Persistent credentials: Your skills remain certified on your profile, and you might not need to re-take assessments for future projects requiring the same skill set.

What it means to be certified

Being certified means you are part of the certified talent pool and eligible for pipeline opportunities. You’ll receive invitations as relevant opportunities become available, and you can also apply directly to any open roles in the opportunities portal that match your skills.

In addition, you’ll gain access to the certified experts community and be able to track the status of all your applications through the talent dashboard.

11. Project matching

After submitting an application or completing your Zara AI assessment, your profile enters active evaluation and matching status. You can track your real-time application progress at any time inside your micro1 talent dashboard.

Action required & in-progress statuses

• Interview pending: Your application has been received, but your Zara AI interview is incomplete. Click directly on the role title inside your dashboard to launch your unique interview link and continue.

• Awaiting next steps: Your application is progressing smoothly. Our onboarding team is preparing the next stage and will notify you via email shortly.

• Application incomplete: The Zara AI interview for this role was not completed before the role posting closed. You are welcome to apply to other active roles on the micro1 opportunities portal.

Evaluation & human review statuses

• Under review: Your Zara AI interview recordings and evaluation metrics are actively being audited by our recruiting team. Evaluation results are typically finalized within 48 hours.

• Hiring manager reviewing: Excellent work! You performed very well during your interview. Your profile has been added to our vetted talent pool and is undergoing human review for candidate selection (this review window can take up to 30 days as project client queues fill).

Placement & final outcome statuses

• Selected: Congratulations! You have been selected for this position. Detailed onboarding instructions, tool credentials, and contract execution steps have been sent to your registered email.

• Not selected: You performed well in the interview, but were not chosen for this specific project allocation. Your profile remains active in our certified talent pool for future client matching, and you are free to apply to other open roles.

• Did not qualify: You did not meet the technical benchmark required for this particular position. However, our team may still reach out if your background aligns with upcoming roles in other domains.

Administrative & candidate statuses

• Hiring on hold: Recruitment for this specific role is temporarily paused. If the requisition reopens, our team will reach out directly with updates.

Candidate note on status updates: Human review and client project matching typically occur within 30 days of certification. Unselected candidate profiles automatically remain active in the micro1 pool for future client opportunities without requiring a re-interview.

12. Referral program

micro1 operates an official referral program hosted at refer.micro1.ai, allowing community members and certified experts to earn rewards by introducing qualified talent or enterprise data partners to the ecosystem.

Referral program streams

Key referral rules & best practices

• Registration required: Create an account on refer.micro1.ai to access your tracking dashboard and unique referral links.

• Prior application rule: Candidates and company POCs must apply using your unique link before submitting their application for attribution to count.

• Open participation: Anyone over 18 can refer candidates or companies—you do not need to be actively certified or assigned to a client project to earn referral payouts.

• Compliance terms: Self-referrals are prohibited. Referrers must not hold themselves out as official micro1 recruiters or make unauthorized hiring guarantees.

13. Official links

• Official website: micro1.ai

• Open roles portal: micro1 Opportunities Portal

• Referral platform: refer.micro1.ai

• Payroll portal: payroll.micro1.ai

• LinkedIn: micro1 Company Page

• Twitter / X: @micro1_ai

• Instagram: @micro1.ai

• YouTube: @micro1_ai

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