Action Steps For Getting Started in General Transcription

I'm more of a fly by the seat of my pants kind of gal; however, I know that many, many people need a concrete plan for any major undertaking. If you fall in the latter group, then you're in luck because we put together a list of the action steps that we recommend following to get started in a career in general transcription.

• Find a pair of quality headphones.
• Download Express Scribe and install Microsoft Word if it’s not already on your computer.
• Brush up on your grammar rules.
• Learn how to research words, names and terms online.
• Download audio from a variety of sources and begin practicing.
• Create or brush up your résumé and cover letter.
• Begin applying as an independent contractor.
• Look for projects on Guru, Elance and/or Craigslist.
• Continue developing your skills and looking for ways to increase productivity.

Explaining how to accomplish these steps in one post is impossible, but if you are interested in pursuing transcription as a career, they will get you headed in the right direction. Much of the information is already available right here on our site, so this is a great way to practice those research skills and search it all out!