| Individuals who work from home as transcriptionists | | | | grammar. |
| are often expected to produce typewritten copies of | | | | Regarding pay, depending on the actual assignment, |
| recorded material which they will then edit and tweak | | | | we found that some transcriptionists can expect to |
| right on their home computers. Because of the very | | | | make as low as $20K and as high as $40K according |
| essence of this type of job, the skills of a | | | | to a few resources. However, pay generally is based |
| transcriptionist can easily be used in many other work | | | | on your experience level. |
| at home opportunities as well. | | | | Finally, and hopefully to no surprise, you will have to be |
| This is probably a good place to inform you, however, | | | | a fast typist. The lowest required speed I found that |
| that many transcription jobs may require specialized | | | | hiring companies are looking for is 60-65/wpm (these |
| equipment depending on actual tasks to be performed. | | | | were far and few between though). I mostly saw |
| While is important to know so that you can see if | | | | companies looking for people who could type at |
| you're will in to invest in the specialized equipment, it | | | | speeds of 80-95/wpm. |
| might also be helpful because you may be able to | | | | In any event, this work at home job type can be a |
| invest in equipment that can be used for several types | | | | worthwhile venture if you're interested in the details |
| of jobs. This is one sure way to get an even quicker | | | | mentioned above. |
| return on your investment should you go this route. | | | | As always, good luck with your research and much |
| Typically, transcriptionists do not need any formal | | | | success with whichever business you decide to go |
| training. However, it is not uncommon for them to be | | | | with. |
| expected to understand standard legal terminology | | | | Thanks for your time and GOD Bless! |
| and have an above average handle on the English | | | | |