Transcription: What’s it all about?
What is transcription?
transcription is the act of converting spoken word or written notes into typed or electronic text. It is used in many industries by those who don’t want or are unable to type up their own information and it can be a very lucrative business if you have the right training and motivation.
What are the most common types of transcription?
There are many different kinds of transcription businesses. If an industry conducts, interviews, meetings or conferences, it potentially has a need for transcription services. That said, there are a few different types of transcription services that are more popular than others.
- Medical Transcription – Medical transcription is one of the best known types of transcription. As a medical transcriptionist, you will work with health care providers typing up their recorded or written notes for the patient medical files.
- Legal Transcription – Legal transcription is much like medical transcription in that you will work closely with attorneys, paralegals and other legal professionals to type up notes, statements and agreements.
- Interview Transcription – More and more businesses are beginning to record and transcribe interviews as a form of protection against legal claims. In addition to employment interviews, an interview transcriptionist could type up many other types of interviews for various professions.
How do you get started in transcription?
There are many ways to get started in the transcription business but the best is to complete a training program in the specialty of your choice. By going through an accredited training program you will drastically improve your employability because potential employers will know that you have received the basic knowledge and training necessary to do the job well. There are many certification programs available and I invite you to look at our medical transcriptionist training resource page to find one that will suit your needs.
How much can you make doing transcription?
As with most jobs, how much you can make as a transcriptionist depends a lot on the industry and your experience. The more experience you have, generally the higher your income. Additionally, those who are willing to put in the time and effort needed to start their own transcription service have the ability to potentially make much more than those who work directly for a company or another transcription service.
Is transcription work right for you?
Only you can answer that question. It can be a challenging and very technical field but it has a lot of potential for growth. It also has the bonus of allowing you to operate your own business so you can work when you have time rather than having a set work schedule. Transcription work is not for everyone but if you’re up for a challenge an willing to put forth the effort to master the skills, it can be a very good career choice.
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