- Written by: Jan McGregor
Typing Work And Transcription Jobs
Would You Like To Work From Home Typing? | |
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It’s a fantastic thought, isn’t it, working flexible hours from home? Earning a bit of extra money in your own time without having to leave the house. No petrol costs, no train or bus fares, no traffic queues or having to come home alone late at night. No scraping the frost from the windscreen at 7am, no having to say to your friends that you can’t go out to the latest student night at a club in town because you’ve got to go to work.
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What Types of Typing Work Can I Do From Home? | |
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Many typists who work from home do transcription work. Transcription jobs are where you are given a piece of audio to listen to and you need to type up what is being said, sometimes word for word, sometimes just the key points. There are many transcription firms that take on lots of audio from clients (such as researchers, doctors, and lawyers) and then send those audio files out to home transcriptionists who transcribe it before returning it to the transcription company. Take Note are one such company, offering typing jobs from home ideal for students. |
What Skills Are Needed To Be A Transcriptionist? | |
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So how do you get home transcription jobs in one of these remote transcription teams? Some have a few requirements and then you simply sign up and wait for your first audio to arrive. But the success of these transcription companies is down to your skills as a transcriptionist so you need to be competent and organised in a few areas:
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What Equipment Do I Need For Transcription Jobs From Home? | |
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Obviously, for a transcription job you are going to need a laptop or PC. You will also need some comfortable earphonesand preferably a quiet room so you can concentrate on what is being said. A fast internet connection is necessary so you can email your attachments and also download any audio sent to you. Sometimes, transcription companies use their own software but if you decide to start doing any of your own freelance transcription work, Express Scribe is an invaluable piece of software that makes it easy to stop, start and rewind the audio. It also has lots of other useful features. |
Is There A Minimum Age For Typing From Home Jobs? | |
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No, which makes home based typing jobs a great option for students of all ages! However, some transcription companies require their remote typists to have educational qualifications such as GCSE English or a degree.
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How Much Can I Earn Working From Home Typing? | |
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Rates of pay for transcription jobs vary greatly between different companies and some will increase your pay as you become more experienced or if you can produce a quick turnaround for an emergency piece of work. As a general guide, you can expect to earn around £15 per hour for a typing job from home. | |
Some transcription companies pay by the audio hour (which is why it’s beneficial to have a good typing speed), others pay by the audio minute or by the page. Being paid by the page is useful if someone is a very fast speaker. You will be paid more for your typist work.
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Work From Home Typing Jobs | |
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Typing jobs from home are available all year round, so you can apply now! Search the latest typing jobs below or have a look at the Take Note profile for more information. |