
Language - English grammar, punctuation and spelling has to be a very high standard. Research - you MUST be adept in using basic search engines such as Google, et cetera, to check names and terms that come up in your transcripts. Multi-skilled - we can give the most work to transcribers who can transcribe verbatim, focus groups, understand poor quality audio, handle foreign accents, and follow instructions for medical/legal/complex template work. AS A CONTRACTOR, you are REQUIRED to correct your own work if you turn in poor transcripts with many easy mishearings, incorrect formatting, etc. Time Management - we must be able to rely upon you for returning quality transcripts. ***If you are a new transcriber testing for the first time, please simply make style/formatting choices that make sense to you.*** Please ensure you review this regularly, especially understanding that different transcription companies have different requirements, and work that does not accord to the Checklist will be returned for amendment. Proofreading Checklist - Consistency is key. We STRONGLY recommend playing "difficult" audio in at least one alternative player - often ExpressScribe does weird things to audio quality, and we don't want your job being made any more difficult!


Difficult quality audio is not for everyone! However, our top tips include 'Reduce Background Noise' in ExpressScribe, or using alternative transcription programs to ExpressScribe, such as WavePad, InqScribe, FTW ().
