Work From Home Job As A Transcription Clerk

Transcription Clerk Opportunities

Sixty percent (60%) of ALL work-from-home data-entry assignments are in the transcription field. The jobs are there, but it is difficult to find the workforce to fulfill the demand.  It is absolutely possible to find free training, if you search hard enough.  You can also find more information at the following link:  Work From Home Training.   Note, you don't have to click the link to find good opportunities.  You can also do a simple Google or Bing search and look for "Transcription Clerk Jobs."  In a lot of cases, you will be expected to spend hundreds of dollars for training, and although this is your choice, I recommend you opt for free training.  

How much you can realistically make as a Transcription Clear and who pays you.
If can type 40 to 60 words per minute you can make as much as $30 to $40 an hour. If you are an inexperienced transcriber; which will be your current status after training, who can type between 30 to 50 words per minute you should still be able to make $12 to $25 per hour. 

1.  Transcription Data-Entry?

Writing down the spoken word.  Bottomline - you write what you hear.  

Simply put, you take recorded messages and type them out.  

2. Styles Choices and Assignment Types for Transcription

Exact verbatim or "Script Transcription." At this level of detail, you transcribe everything that the speakers say, to include unfinished words.
Near verbatim or "Smooth Verbatim" or "Magazine Transcript." The most popular type of transcription where the employers are interested in some of the verbatim content, but not all of it.
Content Only.  Edit as you transcribe.   Content only is used to summarize a discussion.

3. Equipment?

Operating System - MAC or a PC. 

Internet Connection - high-speed Internet connections are better, but not a requirement.  If you still use dial up, you can still do the job.   
Printer - this is only needed if the company you work for requires hard copies. 

Word Processor: Window Microsoft Office, Corel, Lotus etc.  If you don't have a word processor and don't want to buy one, you can download one from Open Office.  You can get a free processor at the following link:  Open Office.Transcription Software - It is helpful to have a program that can automatically translate spoken word into text, but not a requirement.  

At some point you may need a DVD Player, a VHS-Player,  a Cassette Player (find one on ebay, if needed), and a Micro-Cassette.