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2 Simple Steps to a Better Transcriptionist


The better you are at what you do, the easier it becomes. Within six months of joining a transcription company as TC (typist/transcriber) I was promoted to QC (Quality Checker) from a novice transcriber.  In the following short two years, I was made Team Coordinator, and then Assistant Team Leader. And in doing so, I [...]

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How to Become a Transcriptionist – The Ultimate Guide


Have you been wondering how one becomes a transcriptionist? What makes one a transcriptionist? Are there courses or books that help you become a transcriptionist? If you are pondering these questions this post is for you, my friend.  This is quite a long post as I want you to come out of it with a [...]

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What is Transcription – The Idiot’s Definition


According to Wikipedia: Transcription is the conversion into written, typewritten or printed form, of a spoken-language source, as in the proceedings of a court hearing.  A transcriptionist is a person who performs transcription. Simply put, transcription is the process of converting audio/video recordings (dictations) into written text.  A transcriptionist is also known as transcriber.

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