I would like to help you make online through transcription,
but before we go further let me get you to understand what transcription is. Transcription in simple language means
listening to a recording (audio or video file) and typing out the content. The
written content after completion is returned to the client.
From the definition I know many of you may think that
transcription is very easy. How can just listening and typing be hard? Well, to
be honest it’s a lot harder and a little more demanding than just that.
1.
Some audio files may be hard to understand due
to various reasons. Some may have heavy accents, noisy background, generally
poor audio. To work on this kind of files takes you more time and require a lot
of listening to the same clip over and over again. This can be a bit stressful
especially for those of you beginning.
2.
The companies you work for each have style
guide. You will be required to have this on the palm of your hand. I do not
intend to scare you but what I am trying to stay is that you will constantly be
required to read and read the style guide but with time this thing will be a
walk in the park.
TYPES OF TRANSCRIPTION
I will highlight some of the types
of transcription
·
General transcription
·
Legal transcription
·
Medical transcription
·
Financial transcription
For beginners it’s always good to
start with general transcription because it requires no prior experience and
requires no formal training.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSCRIBER
Good listening skills and
attention to detail.
Discipline in time management
Patience
Smart, informed and good research
skills
Good grammar spelling and
vocabulary.
Typing skills.
Equipment’s that a Transcriber needs
a)
A computer/laptop
b)
Reliable internet connection
c)
High-quality headphones
d)
Conducive working place
Work-Hubs where you can get Transcription opportunities
There are many sites where you can get opportunities for transcription.
I have listed a few that I have proved to be reliable and one can get regular
jobs.
1.
go transcript
2.
speech pad
3.
Rev.com
4.
Transcribe me
5.
Scribe
The above are not the only sites that you can work for. For
newbies I would recommend go transcript.
Let me give you reasons why I prefer go transcript. In my
own opinion and from experience it is the best site to start with go transcript
The audios are short and very convenient for beginners.
You get to view the edited script by the editor and learn
the mistakes done.
TAT is very reasonable. (TAT is the acronym for Turn Around Time).
The time you are expected to have completed transcribing the audio given.
You can work on what you are comfortable with. If the audio
is not clear you may return it.
I believe with this tips you will be good to get started. If
you have any question post here.
