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Thursday 30 January 2014

What To Know About Professional Transcription

By Serena Price


When it comes to the many things that businesses have to contend with, one area that many people find time consuming and expensive is having to type various items that play a crucial role in what they do. This is why many turn to the method of dictation in order to save time, all while leaving it to someone else do most of the typing. In the end, many businesses find that hiring someone for professional transcription can be highly beneficial and cost effective in the end.

People may use transcription services for various things and regardless if it's for business or personal matters. In fact, many people frequently choose to hire transcriptionists for personal matters in order to save time, especially for large projects. As an example, an individual may choose to hire one to help them write a book or memoir, and others may for things such as blog or essay writing.

Many small businesses and companies use transcriptionists for a wide variety of tasks. Some may assist with dictations obtained from meetings or help to write various types of documentation. This may pertain to a number of different fields, and some may specialize in certain areas where formatting and other factors are concerned with one field in particular, like that of the medical industry.

Different types of services are available these days, giving businesses and individuals alike plenty of options. Even so, it's important to realize that each professional may have their own set of skills and training, which may affect what they're able to do. Some may be skilled in legal fields while others may deal with certain areas of the medical industry. There are also those who do court transcripts, general transcription, as well as those who do entertainment work.

General services can vary along with the skill of each transcriptionist. For instance, it's common to see some who deal with transcribing voice mails or foreign dictation. Some may be used for academic purposes, such as when it comes to transcribing meetings and lectures. Other individuals may be experienced in doing closed captioning and so forth.

Selecting the right professionals will usually come down to the type of work you need done. Following this, it's good to look at their experience in certain areas. Different workers may have certain skills that others do not and vice versa. As an example, some people may be skilled in legal dictation but not in the medical field, particularly when it comes to terminology and other factors.

A good transcriptionist will typically have their own equipment, such as foot pedals, headphones, and any related software. They should also have a quiet environment to work in, especially if you plan to hire someone via telecommute. It may also be beneficial to look for someone with good references and who will be able to meet deadlines.

A professional transcription worker may work independently or with a service. Their fees may also vary, often going by the amount of characters or words, and some may charge by the amount of audio time involved. It's usually a good idea to make sure that the individual has good typing skills and accuracy along with good hearing acuity. A good amount of experience may also be something that will be good to look for, especially for those who need a specific type of formatting done or documents to be transcribed verbatim.




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