Become A Skilled & Talented Typing Contractor – Here’s How
Become a typing contractor and take control of your work-life balance. Are you interested in a career in transcription? Working from home has become the norm, so why not branch out and start working for yourself? Become a typing contractor and contract with a number of transcription companies. If you have a background in medical, […]
What You Need to Become a Professional Typist
Why Should You Become a Typist? Working as a professional typist can be an exciting career for many people. You may be adding this to your tasks as a secretary or working as an independent contractor. This job entails listening to audio files and converting them into text. The type of audio files you may […]
Using a Transcription Foot Pedal to Make Work Easier
Trouble with Transcription? Try using a transcription foot pedal! Using a transcription foot pedal can free up your hands by controlling audio with your feet. Pacific Transcription stocks Philips and Olympus foot pedals which will improve your efficiency as a professional typist. Keep reading to find out more about foot pedals! Transcription can be a […]
How to Become a Professional Transcriptionist
When we mention the word transcriptionist or transcriber, most people immediately think “fast typer.” While this is definitely important – there are other various skills a professional transcriptionist needs to have. But, while we’re on the point of speedy typing…we speak at a rate of 150 to 170 words per minute. On average that is […]
Do You Need a Transcriptionist, Stenographer or a Typist?
What are the differences between these three professionals? How do you know if a specific service will be more helpful for your business needs? We discuss how the position of transcriptionist, stenographer or typist can mould into a business environment. What are Stenographers? They’re also known as court reporters. They write down what they hear in […]
Best Headphones for Transcription – a Handy Guide to Get Started
At Pacific Transcription we receive many queries from transcriptionists and clients alike asking what the best headphones for transcription are. And to each and every one I say firstly, it is a very personal choice. What we’ve discovered over the years is that everyone has different ideas on which features are the most important. So […]
Outsourcing Your Transcription Needs Makes Good Business Sense
We all know how important transcription services are in any company where dictation is a key method of communication. For most companies transcription isn’t core business, so why spend so much time and money on infrastructure and resources that could be better directed elsewhere? There is no better time than now to take the plunge […]