Back home   |   Bookmark   |   Start page   |   Site map    
Services
News
Channels
Home & Family
Leisure
Technology
Business
Science
Site Search
Free email




Can I become a transcriptionist?

Ajay Prasad
If you can listen well and type with a minimum of errors, you can become a transcriptionist. General transcription offers anyone proficient with their computer keyboard with the opportunity to build a successful and profitable business career as a transcriptionist. General transcription is simply typing information that you hear from an audio file into a text format.

The best part of this is that there is no special training required to become a transcriptionist. A good listening and typing skill is good enough to start. It is also important that you are able to follow instructions well, as a client will specify what exactly they want. They may have a chosen format for the text that you have to create.

The equipments you need to become a transcriptionist are-

< (<)
1. computer with high speed internet connection

2. Word processing software

3. a pair of good head phones

4. Foot pedal to control the speed

5. Other software that will help you in transcribing.

Other than typing skill, you may need some common talent such as-

1. Ability to apply common sense- Sometimes you may not understand some words or phrases in the dictation, there you have to figure out what the speaker tries to say.

2. Good communication skills-For marketing your business and dealing with clients, communication is very important.

3. Professionalism-You should be very much professional while dealing with clients.

4. Knowledge in English-For spell check and grammar, you should have good grasp of English language.

5. Perfectionist-This quality of yours will help in editing to ensure fewer mistakes.

6. Good organizational skill-It is better to stay organized to handle your clients.

There is a large demand for general transcription services and this presents an unusual opportunity for those who are interested in this business. If you like to type and have a knack in computer, a transcription business would be a good choice for you. You have the flexibility of your working schedule and you can be your own boss.


About the Author
©2006 All rights reserved
This article is issued in general public interest, and contains information on transcription services compiled by GMRTranscription Services.

  Click here to see related videos
Quotes
Good Night, Good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow.-William Shakespeare

Giving is the highest expression of our power. - Vivian Greene

Go down to the machine room and tell them to empty the bit bucket,and FAST, before this baby overflows. -- Adrian Colley


Writers
If you are a writer and want to see your article published at Theallineed.com, just click here to submit.

Info
Today...
In the news...
Poverty reflected in children's schools as well as in the home
The report, which is based on a survey of 7,600 schools in 11 countries in Latin America, Asia and North Africa, reveals a particularly glaring gap between the resources available to urban and rural schools.
What's your favorite school subject?
Math
Science
History
English
Arts
Other
 
Things to ponder
Do blind Eskimos heave seeing-eye sled dogs?

Did you know...
Pearls melt in vinegar.

Quote of the day
For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.
Virginia Woolf

Featured article
Get wholesale digital cameras and enjoy security benefits

 
© Lexur