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What benefits does the company provide?

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This is a part-time, flexible job with no benefits other than you can probably write-off mileage.

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What percentage of the tutor's hourly rate does the tutor actually receive?

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You pick your hourly rate. However they take out a percentage depending on how many hours you've worked. The table below describes the hours you work and the corresponding percent they take out. Remember they ALSO charge the student 7% of your full hourly rate as a "service fee".

0-20 hrs: 40%
21-50 hrs: 35%
51-200 hrs: 30%
201-400 hrs: 25%
401+hrs: 20%

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Can a non-USA resident apply for tutor job at wyzant?

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I do not think so.

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What questions did they ask during your interview?

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No interveiw; just pre-test for your desired subject area

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Sounds pretty good but is there a charge for signing up to be a Tutor?

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Not when I signed up, there wasn't.

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Do you receive a W-2 at the end of the year?

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You get a Form 1099 if you make more than $600. No W-2s.

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Do you need previous tutoring experience and a highschool diploma to be qualified?

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You have to pass some serious certification tests.

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