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WHAT IS TRANSCRIPTION
Transcription is listening to audio files and typing out what you hear.
Are you a good typist?
Are you a fast typist who types with accuracy and speed?
If you need to brush up on your typing skill, numerous websites can help improve your typing speed and accuracy.
If you are a beginner, have a look at this course to help you get a better understanding of transcription and see if it is the right career choice for you.
If you have no idea where to start, here is a free mini-course for general transcription offered by Transcribe Anywhere.
The course covers the basics of transcription.
Catylin Pyle makes over $25 000 a year, and many of her students are now successful transcriptionists working online from home or remotely.
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO WORK AS A TRANSCRIPTIONIST
You will need a reliable PC or laptop.
If you can invest in an ergonomic keyboard.
A printer.
Stable internet connection.
A quiet work area where you will not be disturbed.
Earphone, make sure to buy a comfortable pair.
A foot pedal.
Some companies may require a foot pedal.
Software: if you needed the company will let you know what software you need.
The ability to multi-task.
Excellent grammar skills.
Work quickly and meet deadlines.
HOW MUCH CAN YOU EARN
If you are new to transcription, you will earn less than a person with years of experience.
When starting out, you may earn as little as $5 per hour.
Experienced transcribers can earn $20 to $50 an hour.
TRANSCRIPTION COMPANIES THAT HIRE WORLDWIDE
The transcription companies listed hire from many different countries across the globe.
You may need to pass an assessment for some companies before starting work for the company as a transcriptionist.
REV
Rev accepts applicants from the following countries:
Australia
Canada
India
Ireland
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
South Africa
United Kingdom
United States (excluding California)
Please note that there is currently a long waitlist because Rev is experiencing a higher level of interest from new freelancers; however, you can still apply below.
PAY
$245 is the average earnings a month on Rev.
$1495 is what the top transcriptionist are earning a month on Rev.
Rev pays weekly via Paypal.
Become a transcriptionist with RevStart the sign-up process.
The sign-up process takes less than an hour.
SCRIBIE
Scribie is open to people worldwide as long as you have a PayPal account and can withdraw your funds.
Scribie requires you to do a test.
You have 10 attempts to pass the test.
Scribie does general transcription and no medical transcription files.
Accents you will be translating are:
North American
British
European
Australian
African
Indian
Or files may be a mix of different languages.
PAY
Scribie pays the following rates per hour:
$5 to $25 per audio hour: $0.5 to $2 for a 6-minute file.
ACCUTRAN GLOBAL
AccuTran Global was founded in 2002, and its headquarters are in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
AccuTran is only open to Canadian citizens.
TRANSCRIBE ME
Transcribe Me hires worldwide and from any country in the world, according to their website.
Requirements to work for Transcribe Me:
You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Have access to a computer or laptop.
Have a stable internet connection.
Have a valid PayPal account.
You must pass the entrance exam.
PAY
Payments are sent out weekly via PayPal only.
You must have at least $20.00 in your account to be paid.
When your account has reached $20.00, you can request a payment via PayPal for the following Thursday.
WAY WITH WORDS
Way With Words was started in 2002, and its headquarters are in London, UK.
Way With Words has an assessment for all applicants to test their knowledge in the following:
Excellent knowledge of the English language
Way With Words is looking for proficient English first language speakers.
Meet the skills required to work as a transcriptionist for Way With Words.
Type accurately
Ability to research
Have a good ear for various accents
Follow the format given to you
Meet deadlines
Ways With Words is open to people living in the following countries:
Australia
Canada
Hong Kong
Malaysia
Many different countries in the European Union
New Zealand
Singapore
South Africa
The United Kingdom
United States
PAY
Excepted earnings are between $0.45 to $1.73.
Earings based on per audio minute based on project turnaround time.
Way With Words pays monthly via PayPal.
If you are a South African citizen, your money will be paid directly into your bank account.
SPEECH PAD
Speechpad hires both beginners and experienced transcribers.
Speechpad does hire people internationally.
You must take the basic transcription test, and you need to score above 92.
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR SPEECH PAD:
Must be fluent in English or whatever language you are going to be transcribing
Have solid grammar and punctuation skills
Have a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute
Please note that your typing must be 100% accurate
Be detailed orientated
Have good listening skills
PAY
Transcription work pays in the ranges of $0.10 to $0.40 per minute of audio you have submitted.
Payments are every two weeks via PayPal.
GO TRANSCRIPT
Go Transcript hires people worldwide.
If you want to apply to Go Transcript, please study the guidelines before attempting the test.
You must answer all the questions in the test correctly to pass the test.
You need to have an accuracy rate of 95% to pass the test.
If you will the test, do not worry, you can redo the test and try again.
PAY
Go Transcript average rate is $0.60/minute of audio transcribed.
You are only paid for transcription work that you have completed.
Payments are made on a Friday.
Payments are made via PayPal and Payoneer.
CONCLUSION.
Remember that if you are new to transcription and have little to no experience, you will be earning less than people who have years of experience in transcription.
Take the free course by Catlyn Payle to find out if transcription is the right job for you.
Here is the free mini-course for general transcription offered by Transcribe Anywhere.
