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JustAnswer admits Experts in the following categories:
| Appraisals | Boats | Cars |
| Computers | Consumer Electronics | Heavy Equipment |
| Finance/Tax | Home Improvement | Legal |
| Medical | Veterinary | Wellness |
Scroll down to find the credential and work experience minimum requirements for your category of expertise.
Note: There is no guarantee that any application, including those with the below credentials will be approved. Each individual application is reviewed for suitability on a number of factors, including but not not limited to, credentials. Only approved applications will be contacted with the next steps to access the website. This information is subject to change at any time.
Appraisals
| Specialty |
Cerftfications |
Degrees |
Added relevant work experience |
Work experience only |
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Antiques
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ISA, ASA, IAAO, IVSC, AOS, eBay online reseller
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OR |
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AND |
2 years auctioneer,
eBay online reseller:
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5 years auctioneer, appraiser, |
| Guns & Firearms | ISA, ASA, IAAO or IVSC | AND | 2 years auctioneer, appraiser, curator, museum, gunsmith | 5 years auctioneer, appraiser, curator, museum | ||
| Musical instruments | ISA, ASA, IAAO, IVSC, AOA, AAA, ADAA, PADA | AND | 2 years musical instrument appraisal, design or maker | 5 years auctioneer, appraiser, curator, museum |
Cars, Boats, Heavy Equipment
| Specialty | Active License or Certifications |
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Relevant work experience | Work experience only | |
| Boat Marine Electronics |
From a relevant state or nationally recognized institution (i.e. ABYC) | AND | 2 years | OR | 5 years |
| Ag & Farm Construction & Road Heavy Trucks |
Truck equipment ASE certification | AND | 2 years | OR | 5 years |
| Heavy Equipment Industrial Equipment |
Heavy equipment or truck mechanic license or certification |
AND | 2 years | OR | 5 years |
| US Cars Transmissions Motorcycles |
ASE Mechanic Certification | AND | 2 years | OR | 5 years |
| Cars sold in UK | Vechicle Maintenance Certificate/ Diploma or Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) |
AND | 2 years | OR | 5 years |
| RV | RVTAA Certified, NRVIA, RVDA, RVSA, or RVIA | AND | 2 years | OR | 5 years |
Computer
| Specialty | Active licenses or certifications | Degrees | Work experience | ||
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Computer Hardware Financial Software Laptop MS Office Networking Programming Software |
Professional IT certification Examples:
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OR | Computer Science or Electrical Engineering |
AND | 2 years relevant employment |
| Mac |
Professional IT certification Examples:
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OR | Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (MSEE/CS, BSEE/CS) |
AND |
2 years of relevant employment working with Apple hardware or software. Preference given to applicants with experience in help desk, technical support, or training. |
Consumer Electronics
| Specialty | Active licenses or certifications | Added relevant work experience | |
| Android Devices | MECP or android OS-specific certification |
A minimum of 3 years of related employment in cell phone repair, help desk, or customer service. Preference given to applicants with an MECP certification and experience with Android devices. |
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| Camera and Video | MECP or brand-specific digital camera repair certification | OR | 3 years of employment repairing digital cameras. |
| Car Electronics | MECP certification | OR | 5 years of related experience installing and repairing car electronics. |
| Cell Phones | MECP or OS-specific (i.e. iOS or Android) certification | OR |
3 years of related employment in cell phone/smart phone repair, help desk, or customer service. 2 years employment at an Apple store as a Genius |
| Consumer Electronics | MECP or ISCET certification | OR |
3 years of consumer electronics employment. 2 years employment at an Apple store as a Genius |
| Digital Cameras | MECP or brand-specific digital camera repair certification | OR | 3 years of employment repairing digital cameras. |
E-Readers (including iPads) |
3 years of related employment in e-reader repair, help desk, or customer service. 2 years employment at an Apple store as a Genius |
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| Electronic Musical Instruments | MECP or ISCET certified training in electronic musical instrument repair | OR | 5 years of related employment repairing electronic musical instruments |
| Exercise Equipment | 3 years of related employment in exercise equipment diagnosis and repair. | ||
Game Systems |
MECP or certification in brand-specific game system repair | OR | 3 years of related employment repairing game systems. |
GPS |
MECP certification | 3 years of related employment in GPS repair, help desk, or customer service. | |
| Home Security Systems | MECP, ESPA, or certification in brand-specific home security systems | OR | 3 years of related employment with home security systems. |
Home Theater-Stereo |
MECP or ISCET certification | OR | 3 years of related employment in home-theatre equipment. |
Office Equipment |
A COMPTIA PDI+ or CompTIA A+ certification | OR |
5 years of relevant employment. Preference given to applicants with experience in help desk, technical support, or training. |
| Phone Systems | Brand-specific certifications (i.e. Cisco, Avaya, RingCentral, etc.) | 5 years of related employment in office phone system installation and troubleshooting, help desk, technical support, or training. | |
Printers |
A COMPTIA PDI+ or CompTIA A+ certification | OR | 5 years of relevant employment or experience in help desk, technical support, or training. |
Recorders and Players |
MECP or ISCET certification | OR |
3 years of related employment working with recorders and players. 2 years employment at an Apple store as a Genius |
| Smartphones | MECP, ISCET or OS-specific (i.e. iPhone, Android) certification |
3 years of related employment in cell phone/smart phone repair, help desk, or customer service. 2 years employment at an Apple store as a Genius |
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| TV | MECP or ISCET certification | OR | 3 years of related employment working with TVs. |
| UK Electronics | A consumer electronics degree or certification | OR | 3 years of related employment in UK electronics repair. |
Finance / Tax
| Specialty | Active licenses or certifications | Relevant work experience | |
| Canada Tax | Canadian accounting or tax lawyer license | AND | 3 years |
| General finance Capital Gains |
One of the following licenses or certifications:
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AND | 5 years |
| Financial software |
2 years financial software helpdesk or training employment or employment as a bookkeeper or accounting using financial software like Quickbooks |
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| Social Security |
US Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or tax lawyer Government insurance is acceptable as well. |
AND | 5 years |
| Tax |
At least one of the following, with certification number, jurisdiction of issuance and expiration date:
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AND | 5 years |
| UK Pensions UK Tax |
UK accountant or tax lawyer license | AND | 5 years |
Home Improvement
| Specialty | Active licenses or certifications | Relevant work experience or business ownership | |
| Appliance repair |
Any of these certifications:
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OR | 2 years |
| Australia whitegoods | An Australian electrician license or white goods repair license | OR | 2 years |
| Clock Repair | US: CC21 or CMC horology certification UK: Level 3, 4 and 5 horology diplomas |
AND | 2 years |
| Electrical | Electrician or general contractor license | AND | 2 years |
| General Home Improvement | General contractor license | AND | 2 years |
| HVAC |
HVAC license (or) |
AND | 2 years |
| Landscaping | International Society of Arboriculture or Landscape Design Society Certification |
OR | 2 years |
| Plumbing | State issued plumbing license, Hydronic license or General Contractor license |
AND | 2 years |
| Pool and Spa | PPSP, CMS, CST or CPO certification | OR | 2 years |
| Small Appliance | National Appliance Service Technician (NASTeC) | OR | 2 years |
| Small Engine |
Small engine repair/technology certification from the or state-issued certification |
OR | 2 years |
| UK Appliance | CCN1 or CKRI training | OR | 2 years |
| UK Plumbing | NVQ level 2 diploma or above in plumbing | AND | 2 years |
Legal
| Specialty | Active license or certification in good standing | Relevant work experience or ownership of a law practice | |
| Australia Law European Law French Law German Law Ireland Law New Zealand Law Scots Law South Africa Law Spain Law |
Lawyer, barrister, or solicitor license or certification from the applicable country |
AND | 4 years practicing law in that country |
| Bankruptcy Law Business Law Consumer Protection Law Criminal Law Education Law Employment Law Estate Law Family Law FL Real Estate Law Fraud Examiner Immigration Law Intellectual Property Law Landlord-Tenant Law General Legal Military Law Personal Injury Law Real Estate Law Traffic Law |
US attorney license | AND | 4 years practicing law in that specialty |
| California Real Estate Law California Employment Law |
US attorney license issued by the State Bar of California that is active and in good standing, |
AND | 4 years practicing California real estate law |
| Canada Business Law Canada Criminal Law Canada Family Law Canada Law |
Canadian attorney license that is active and in good standing | AND | 4 Years in specialty |
| Hawaii Law Pro Bono | US attorney license issued by the Hawaii State Bar Association that is active and in good standing |
AND | 4 Years in specialty |
| UK Bankruptcy Law UK Employment Law UK Family Law UK Immigration Law UK General Law UK Traffic Law |
UK lawyer, barrister, or solicitor license or certificate that is active and in good standing |
AND | 4 Years in specialty |
Medical
| Specialty | Active US license in good standing | Relevant work experience or ownership of a medical practice | |
| Medical | MD/DO license | AND | 4 years employment, fellowships or residencies in specialty |
| Dental | DDS license | AND | 4 years employment, fellowships or residencies in specialty |
Veterinary and Animal Behavior
| Specialty | Active license or certifications | Relevant work experience | |
| Bird Veterinary Cat Veterinary Dog Veterinary Horse Veterinary Large Animal Veterinary Horse Management Pet Reptile |
Veterinary license that is active and in good standing | AND | 2 years Vet employment or ownership in a veterinary practice |
| Dog training | Active valid dog training certification (Examples: CCPDT, IIABC, AKC, CKC, Petco, Petland) issued at least 2 years prior to applying | AND | 2 years verified experience as a paid dog trainer |
Wellness
| Specialty | Active license in good standing | Education or active certifications | Relevant work experience or ownership of a practice | ||
| Autism | MD/DO license | AND | Board certification by the American Medical Autism Board (AMAB) | AND | 4 years employment, fellowships or residencies in specialty |
| HIV and AIDS | MD/DO license | AND | MD/DO degree (or local equivalent) that is active and in good standing, plus board certification by the American board of Internal Medicine | AND | 4 years employment, fellowships or residencies in specialty |
| Homeopathy | MD/DO license | AND | Board certification by the American board of homeotherapeutics or equivalent certification | AND | 4 years employment, fellowships or residencies in specialty |
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Wellness Mental Health Parenting Relationship |
Examples of accepted licensing:
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OR | PhD in Psychology (PhD) or MD | AND | 4 years employment, fellowships or residencies in specialty |
| Pharmacy | A US state-issued PharmD license | AND | 4 years working as a Pharmacist |
