The interview process was lengthy and began with an informal phone call outlining the nature of the job, including tasks and pay—though a key detail was omitted and only added later, raising concerns. Following this, I was asked to complete an English and IQ test, followed by a typing test. Then, another video call interview was scheduled and completed. During this final stage, a crucial job detail was revealed by the interviewer, which ultimately led me to decline the offer. The offered pay was already extremely low for a contractor role, and the uncertainty of receiving a weekly rota—potentially with no work at all—was problematic. However, the real issue was the major responsibility of transcribing names and dialogue in real time for up to 5.5-hour sessions, which was only vaguely referenced in the job description. In the initial phone call, this task was described as simply logging attendee names, which seemed reasonable. However, it turned out to require intense real-time transcription, in addition to the core responsibilities of an Audio Recording Technician. All of this was offered at just £80 per day—before taxes and travel expenses (in London)—as a self-employed contractor. Given these conditions, it’s difficult to imagine who would accept such a role. This feels more like an attempt to exploit desperate job seekers rather than a genuine opportunity.