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Paid Conversation Study: $110 for a Single 75-Minute Session
Cupertino, CA, US; Mountain View, CA, US; San Jose, CA, US; Santa Clara, CA, US; Sunnyvale, CA, US
Source: Mindrift careers · View original posting
- Employment
- part time
Employer job description
From Mindrift's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
About the study
Mindrift is conducting an in-person research study exploring how people communicate and interact in everyday group conversations.
We're looking for adults in the Santa Clara Valley (South Bay) area to join a paid, guided conversation session.
We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different accents and first languages. No special experience is needed. Just come as you are!
What you'll do
- Check in on site with our coordinator, who will guide you through every step.
- Join a small group of 2–4 people for a guided conversation led by a trained moderator.
- Talk about everyday, non-sensitive topics, such as planning a birthday celebration or making everyday decisions.
- Take part in a session of about 75 minutes. The conversation is recorded on video and audio for research purposes.
- Who we're looking for 18-64 years of age
- Living in or able to travel to Santa Clara Valley (South Bay), California.
- Comfortable holding a conversation in English. Non-native speakers and all accents are welcome!
- Comfortable being recorded on video and audio during the session.
- Able to attend one in-person session on a weekday between November 2026 and March 2027.
- Have not taken part in this study before. Each person participates once.
- Students, working professionals, and people from all walks of life are welcome to apply.
- No previous experience is required.
Compensation
Compensation
$110 for one 75-minute session, paid through Mindrift after you complete the session. Travel costs are not covered.
Simple and transparent
Participation is voluntary and covered by a signed consent form that explains exactly what's involved, including how recordings are used and stored. You can ask questions at any point and choose to withdraw from the study.