1. Access to the right equipment.

When you’re starting any kind of job, you must be equipped with the right kind of equipment that suits the nature of the job. Luckily for you, the equipment you would need to be a transcriptionist may already be present at your home.

The first thing you would need is a good computer with MS word. High speed internet connection is necessary as you would have to download transcription files from the Servixer website to transcribe them.

Secondly, you would be needing a good set of over-the-ear headphones that are good at noise canceling and elimination of misheard words. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on expensive ones, you can order relatively good headphones online as well.

One other thing that isn’t really necessary but will make your job way easier is a foot pedal. It plugs into your computer and allows you to control the audio without using your hands. This will increase your productivity and in turn, the size of your paycheck.

2. Improve your typing speed

Now that we have covered what equipment you will be needing. It’s time to talk about the skill set you would require. As transcribing is all about listening and transcribing whatever you hear in an audio or video file, it is necessary that you have a fast typing speed to work quickly.

One thing you should remember is that you will be listening to a file, pausing it, and typing what you have heard, before repeating the process. This is why you need to improve your typing speed.

There are many resources on the internet that can help you improve your typing speed.

3. Get Educated about Transcription.

The next thing you should be doing after getting the initial two steps done, is learning about how transcription is done. You do not have to waste a lot of time here as most companies will hire transcriptionists to have their own formatting styles that are easy to follow.

Although, with Servixer, you do not need to have any experience in transcription to join the team. However, having an idea of what you will be expected to do can make your transition to the work at home opportunity easier.

Something you can do to learn more about transcription is taking a transcription course online. These training sessions can help you become a successful transcriptionist.

However, completing one of these courses does not guarantee that Servixer will hire you. You would still need to transcribe a text file and pass it (based on accuracy and style formatting).

4. Apply to work with Servixer

Finally, take the leap and apply for a job aT Servixer. Servixer offers various types of transcription jobs. Once you join our team you will have the freedom to work anywhere at any time and to determine your income.