Gia

Deal with people who use a ton of filler words like “uh,” “like,” or “you know”?

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Have you ever listened to someone who fills nearly every pause with “uh,” “like,” or “you know,” and noticed how it affects your ability to follow what they’re saying?

Meghan

How do you handle echoey audio recordings?

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I often get audio recordings made in echoey rooms or hallways, where the sound bounces around and words aren’t always clear. It makes it hard to catch every phrase and understand what the speaker is actually saying. What’s the best ...

Jack

What’s the best way to find my first transcription job as a beginner?

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I’m new to transcription and trying to figure out the best way to get started. With no prior experience, what steps should I take to find my first transcription job and build confidence in this field?

Amy

Speaker keeps changing topics

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I’m currently working on an audio where the speaker frequently shifts thoughts mid-sentence without finishing the original idea. It makes sentence structure, punctuation, and clarity challenging—especially when trying to stay true to t...

Meghan

I sometimes get technical recordings with jargon I’ve never heard — what’s your process for that?

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TranscriptionBrat

Sometimes I hear a name or term I can’t verify — do you guess it or mark it as inaudible?

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Amy

Sometimes, two people sound so similar that I can’t tell who’s speaking. Any tips on how to label them correctly?

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Gia

I struggle when speakers keep interrupting or talking over each other. How should I handle that? Any tips?

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Gia

Is it worth investing in a legal dictionary or guidebook for transcription work, or do most of you rely on Google/online references?

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TranscriptionBrat

I’m still getting used to the rhythm of transcribing. On average, how long does it take you to transcribe a 15-minute file? Just trying to see how I compare.

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