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

Posted by Jack in Jobs

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?

• Dec 29, 2025
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Speaker keeps changing topics

Posted by Amy in Transcription

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...

• Dec 22, 2025
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I sometimes get technical recordings with jargon I’ve never heard — what’s your process for that?

Posted by Meghan in Transcription

• Nov 25, 2025
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Sometimes I hear a name or term I can’t verify — do you guess it or mark it as inaudible?

Posted by TranscriptionBrat in Transcription

• Nov 24, 2025
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Sometimes, two people sound so similar that I can’t tell who’s speaking. Any tips on how to label them correctly?

Posted by Amy in Transcription

• Nov 10, 2025
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I struggle when speakers keep interrupting or talking over each other. How should I handle that? Any tips?

Posted by Gia in Transcription

• Nov 05, 2025
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Is it worth investing in a legal dictionary or guidebook for transcription work, or do most of you rely on Google/online references?

Posted by Gia in Other

• Aug 12, 2025
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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.

Posted by TranscriptionBrat in Transcription

• Aug 05, 2025
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What’s the best way to handle unclear audio where multiple speakers talk over each other? Do you flag it, guess, or leave a timestamp?

Posted by Gia in Transcription

• Jul 29, 2025
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Hi everyone, I'm currently using Express Scribe for my transcription work, but I’ve noticed some delay when rewinding audio. Is there a setting I can tweak to fix this, or is there a better alternative software I should consider?

Posted by Amy in Transcription

• Jul 22, 2025
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