Transcription as a Career

Transcription records the events in a text format -any type of event right from formal corporate meetings to legal proceedings to doctor's dictation. There are many professionals doing these jobs very efficiently. So a question arises-is it a viable option to work as a transcriptionist from home? Yes, in fact among the various career options, which can be done from home successfully and transcription is one amongst them. Transcription is one of the fastest growing businesses and it can be done from anywhere, at any point of time.


Once you've decided to pursue transcription there are various options are available like-transcribing medical terminologies, legal documents, business meetings, interviews etc. You can choose one according to your interest.


Transcriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by different people and transcribe them into documents, which can be use as a record. In order to be able to transcribe information accurately, you must understand their accents and dictions, topic of discussion etc.


You cannot just jump into a career as a transcriptionist without proper training. This is a professional and fascinating career, which requires technical knowledge. There are many online courses on transcription training is available, which you can do sitting at home.


The boom of medical transcription industry has given a hope to many health science graduates, who had a hard time getting a job. For them, understanding and transcribing medical terminologies will be easy and they can do it from home.

A general transcriptionist is one who can transcribe any files that are not health related. As long as you have a good typing skill-40 to 60 wpm, can co-ordinate eye, ear, and foot effectively, love to work for long hours in computers; it can be a good source of income from home.


Requirements-

1. You must have a computer at home, internet access is important.
2. Transcription machine and soft wares relating transcription is required.
3. You must be mature enough to work with minimum supervision.
4. You must finish your work within limited timeframe.
5. Transcribe accurately with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Work at home transcriptionists are usually independent contractors, who transcribe and edit reports in their own computers. College students, moms of schoolchildren, handicapped people-anybody can work from home as a transcriptionist and earn good money.


Advantages-

1. Flexibility is the biggest advantage when you work from home. You can work in your own convenience.
2. You can devote quality time to your family; at the same time contribute in your own way.
3. You can save time going out and work more in that period. It is ideal for moms of small children. College students can do it in their spare time.