Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Become a Fearless Transcriptionist - Transcribe Anything!

Some transcriptionist always fear.  They fear to go outside of their comfort zones.  Thankfully, not me!

Once I've learnt transcribing and got more passionate about freelancing and making money from home with my transcription skills, I've become fearless.

As a transcriptionist, I first started in the legal transcription niche. After proofing my skills and competence for this niche (to myself and to others) within two years, I started with surveyor/real estate transcription.

Now, as a freelance transcriptionist you don't really have a choice when it comes to your niche in freelance.  So, I did business, and even medical transcription!

Actually, I just completed an audio file and sent it back to the transcription company.  If they are happy with my work they'll have more work for me in the coming two weeks or so.

Now, the owner of the transcription company contacted me about this work Friday last.  It was Bridie who recommended me to the owner and so proving the power of online connections and authenticity.  Thanks to Bridie I now might earn some extra money from home.

Takeaway Points:

  • Make friends online and keep it real.
  • Prove yourself first 
  • Keep pushing the envelope - stretch your limitations


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Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Transcription Job Opening For Experienced QA/Editors

Cripton, a transcription company based in Mumbai, is looking for experienced QA/Editors (Proofreaders/Quality checkers) to join their team in Mumbai (Vashi).

Check out the benefits and qualifications need below.  If you are interested, please send me your up-to-date resume (careytranscripts at gmail dot com).

The Cactus in-house Benefits:
·         5-Day a week working (Saturday and Sunday off)
  • Flexible working hours (Day-Shift only).
  • Yearly Appraisals (Performance-Based).
  • Excellent compensation package will be offered to deserving candidates.
  • Subsidized accommodation and relocation support will be provided to outstation candidates.
  • Convenient commuting (Office opposite Vashi Railway Station)
Desired Candidate Profile
At Cactus, we value a job well done: effective time-management skills and receptiveness to feedback will ensure swift career progression.

Candidate must have:
·         Minimum of 4-5 years as an Editor/Proofreader (Transcription) along with 1-4 years as transcriber.
·         Excellent listening and comprehension skills in English.
·         Good online referencing skills

Selection Process for Candidate:
 The selection process will comprise of the following three tests:
1.   Objective-type (30 questions) – General English (Language Skill Test)
2.   Objective-type (10 questions) – Googling (Researching/Referencing Skill Test).
3.   Editing Test (two transcripts – 10 minutes each)

General transcription training
Cactus will provide the necessary on-the-job training to candidates who clear our screening tests. You will undergo a 15-day on-the-job training program which will comprehensively and systematically guide you through the whole editing process and expose you to the kind of files we do on a day-to-day basis.

Job Description
Our Transcription team (we call it Cripton) at Cactus prides itself on its accuracy, efficiency, and quality.  We bring you novelty in transcription every day, in that, you can experience audios with highly diverse subjects, ranging across science, economics, academics, politics, sports, management, & cultural affairs.

As Cripton Editor, we edit transcripts ranging from general events, interviews and meetings, conferences, lectures, workshop proceedings, educational meetings, focus group discussions interviews, teleconferences, conference calls, media advertisements, and so on.

 Job Profile:
·         Edit transcripts with 99% or better (South–East Asian/American/British accents)
·         Comply with transcription guidelines, standards of style, and formats of practice
·         Meet predefined productivity targets
·         Adhere to client guidelines
·         Mentor the transcribers in the team


 If you are interested, please send me your up-to-date resume (careytranscripts at gmail dot com).


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Saturday, 14 May 2011

How to Become a Professional Transcriber

If you wanna learn more about becoming a transcriber; how to transcriber, what it takes to become a transcriber in today's world please head over to my brand new website - TranscriptionPro.net.

I have already written two posts in a series called Become a Transcriber.

Your comments and support are welcome. Please feel free to share your thoughts.

If becoming a professional transcriber is something you are working towards or you wanna improve your transcribing skills or you are just curious about transcription head over to my new website and read the articles.



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