Transcribing For a living

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You need to have good typing skills and a strong command of English.

You will be producing high quality transcripts of audio calls.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Access to a computer (laptop or desktop). If you feel you can use your phone, fine.

2. Internet access

3. Headphones.

You do not need to own a computer, you only need regular access to one.

1. Work from home with flexible hours, at your own pace.

2. Develop your English and transcription Skills.

3. Earn money.

The purpose for creating this group is to introduce us all to an opportunity to earn money as a transcriber for an international company based in Philippines. Basically you are expected to listen to a real life call between a company representative and a customer then type what you hear using their Style Guide. qa-world.com

Definition: Transcription is a specific kind of data entry that means turning oral language into written form. This means listening to an audio or video recording (or possibly live speech in real-time transcription) and then typing it as a written transcript. Transcriptionists usually use special software; however, in some forms of transcription word processing software like Microsoft Word can be used.

Depending on the material being transcribed, different levels of interpretation are required. Sometimes the transcription must be exact while at other times transcriptionists must clean up grammatical errors

1. What is a Transcriptionist?

A transcriptionist is a documentation specialist, who listens to voice recordings and converts them into written reports. There’s a lot of information online on how to become a transcriptionist. However, you will have to train and practice before you can enjoy the benefits of a career as a transcriptionist .

2. What Does a Transcriptionist Do?

As mentioned earlier, a transcriptionist transcribes medical, legal, or other records from spoken or recorded format to written word. Besides having strong skills at the computer keyboard, a transcriptionist should possess an eye towards accuracy and a commitment to deliver a quality written record to each client.

3. What are the Skills Required to Become a Transcriptionist?

Being a transcriptionist requires specific skill sets and the ability to multitask. Attentive listening along with fast and accurate typing speed is a must. Also, a strong command over language (both formal and colloquial), grammar, and punctuation are needed. Other than these, the ability to search for industry-specific information and a good working knowledge of computers and software programs are required by a skilled transcriptionist to perform fool-proof transcription.

4. What Does It Mean to Transcribe Audio?

We all know that transcription is the best way to convert recorded audios into accurate and readable text. In audio transcription, transcriptionists usually transcribe interviews, manuscripts, reports, meeting, forums, dictations, script correspondence, articles, speeches, teleconferences, and telephone conversations. When transcribing a recording, you are usually paid by the recorded audio minute. However, the rates may vary from company to company and depend on the clarity of the recording/audio files.

5. How Do You Transcribe an Audio Recording?

Today, there are many tools available for transcribing audio recordings, but they are not error-free. It’s better to outsource your audio transcriptions to the experts in the transcription industry, as it will save you a lot of time and money. A professional transcriptionist transcribes your audio recordings by paying attention to the number of people speaking, the author’s intended meaning, the clarity of the recording (background noise), and the clarity of the speaking voices (accents, mumbling, etc.).

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Does it sound like something you can do or willing to learn?

:If your answer to this is yes, visit qa-world.com

Sign up with any details..

You can use your real details.

They don’t need any document or verification.

They don’t allow multiple accounts, but people still do it (including me), but they must have different names.

E.g. 1st Account= Jane Doe

2nd Account= Doe Jane

They’ll find out and delete one of them.

So it’s necessary you create with different names.

Now, payment is via PayPal only.

Your PayPal email must not necessarily be the same as your QA world email or match the details on your account (e.g name).

You can use any PayPal email at all.

But one PayPal email can only be linked to one QA world account at any point in time.

Now, because probably your first account might be kicked out, prepare for the worst.

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