Microsoft Word Expert

Know what you are signing up for

This is a 1099 freelance contract, not a regular job. You handle your own taxes, and Mercor does not deduct taxes from your payments. Work comes in waves based on client AI lab needs. Tasks have strict time limits and only time spent within those limits gets paid. Going in with the right expectations makes everything smoother.

Complete account verification and contractor setup

Before accessing assignments, you must set up your contractor profile on the Mercor Talent portal. Fill out your core profile fields, link your professional background, and complete the basic security checks to open the active contract pipeline.

Apply to the job and complete all required application steps

Submit your resume directly to the Microsoft Word Expert Artifact Docs Conversion slot. Complete the initial work authorization fields by declaring your country of residence and certifying your tax filing classification. Some applications also include a short AI-powered interview — if prompted, treat it seriously and answer clearly, it usually takes under 10 minutes.

⚠️ Mercor is unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT visa candidates for this project.

Received your project invitation email

Mercor reviews submissions and routes project invitations on an invite-only basis. Keep a close eye on your inbox and spam folder for an official confirmation email containing your direct workspace and onboarding link.

Set up all project information and platform compliance parameters

Log into your Mercor dashboard to complete your compliance files. You must digitally sign your master Terms of Work (ToW), complete the strict Confidential Information agreement (CIIAA), and submit your W-9 or W-8BEN tax forms.

⚠️ Your production workspace and project access will remain entirely locked until every master document is digitally signed.

Complete your first document conversion task

Access your assigned tasks through your Mercor dashboard on the designated platform workspace. You must download and use the Insightful (Workpuls) desktop tracker application to record your active hours. Keep the application running exclusively while executing your formatting and document tasks.

⚠️ The Workpuls tracker takes periodic screenshots to audit project activity. Forgetting to pause the app when stepping away can result in uncompensated hours or account review.

Confirm your first payment through Stripe or Wise

Payouts are issued on a recurring weekly schedule based on your logged and approved hours. US residents receive a 1099-NEC via Stripe if earnings exceed $600, while international contractors are paid via Stripe or Wise according to local regulations.

⚠️ Make sure your legal name and country selection in your payment profile match your signed tax documentation exactly to avoid blocked transfers.