Enhancing Typing Skill

Welcome to The Transcriptionists’ Profiles, a series of interviews with people who are working as transcriptionists. My name is Archie, the author/administrator of Transcriptionist Hub.

In this article, I will feature my interview with Stephanie.

Welcome to the interview. Thank you for taking interest in this opportunity.

Stephanie: My pleasure sir.

Archie: To start, can you please tell me your current designation or level as a transcriptionist? (e.g. senior MT)? What is your location? Where are you presently connected?

Stephanie: Honestly, I don’t have any designation as a transcriptionist but I can assure you that I have good typing skills. I am currently a resident of Baguio City. A graduate of STI College Baguio.

Archie: How long have you been working as a transcriptionist? How did you start in this profession? What are the factors that prompted you to pursue a career in this field?

Stephanie: I haven’t worked as a transcriptionist yet. I just realized that I have a good typing skill that’s why I would like to start this profession. One major factor that prompted me to pursue this career is to be able to make extra income and to enhance more on my skill.

Archie: Which do you prefer: to work home based or in an office setting? Please explain briefly
Stephanie: I prefer working home based because, by my experience of doing projects, I explore more of my knowledge at home because I’m comfortable with where I am.

Archie: Which among these transcription work most appeal to your interest: Medical, General (Business, podcasts, interviews), or Legal Transcription.

Stephanie: The most appealing transcription work for me is on General Transcription.

Archie: What, for you, is the most important characteristic or quality to become an effective and productive transcriptionist?

Stephanie: Good typing skill, computer literate, and knowledge of the transcription work.

Archie: Being a newbie transcriptionist, what do you think is the best advice you can give to people who are interested to enter this field?

Stephanie: My best advice is that they should enhance their typing skill first and then explore different fields that may be included in their transcription work.

Archie: Thank you for your time.

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