Is it possible to get a job.

Asked by BunnyFuFu {30}
11/15/2010 6:13:58 PM

Is it possible to get a job before you get your license? I mean I just got into speeds, but I need a job NOW! Are there any jobs that I can get in the industry like maybe just transcribing??

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Answered by gdwarner {1174}
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11/16/2010 4:20:00 AM

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Hi, Bunny.

Yes, you can do work while you're in school.

Check your local Craig's List and look for typing jobs and transcription jobs.

Most of these jobs require a minimum of 70 wpm on a regular QWERTY keyboard, and will require some sort of proof that you can type that fast.

If you can type that fast, great! Take the test, get the job ... and do the work on your steno machine.

Yes, the pay may not be great ... but look at it this way: Your new job will keep you on your machine for a few hours a day ... and the more often you write on your writer, the sooner you will get out of school ... but before you do that, your speed will increase, so you will be able to do more work for your transcription job, your pay will increase, and eventually, you'll be done with school and licensed ... and not have to do any more transcription work.

Hopefully.

Not a bad benefit for a part time job, huh?

To do transcription work, you will need to know how to write into other applications via your CAT software. You will also need a copy of FTR and ExpressScribe (free!), and a foot pedal to control the speed of the audio. I got mine from Martels, the same model linked there.

Well. It's getting late, and I've already written a small book here! Hope it is of some use.

--gdw
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"For a Good (steno) Time ...."
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70! Wow, not sure I am there yet. Maybe on a good day, lol.. Okay thank you so much for the info. I'm thinking I should maybe wait till I can get my typing speed up before looking for part time work. But I can tell you I can't wait to just get my foot in the door and this info will be very helpful in doing so! Thanks again!!! - BunnyFuFu 12/12/2010 6:33:36 PM | Flag

Hi, Bunny. At my school, they don't want you to do transcription work until you are writing at 180. I fell into it when I was typing (on a regular keyboard) at around 80 to 100 wpm, and transitioned to doing it on my writer when I reached 80 wpm. Since you have to wait, it can't hurt to get some of the tools now ... like the afore-mentioned foot pedal, and maybe one of those foot-controlled cassette players ... and work on getting your speed up -- both your typing speed and your (steno) writing speed. Sometimes it's not good to scare some employers with the complexity of a steno machine and CAT software, which is why I recommended taking any typing tests they want you to take on on a regular keyboard. Good luck! - gdwarner 12/13/2010 6:22:00 AM | Flag

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Answered by DRob63 {163}
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11/24/2010 12:11:36 AM

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Depending on how much you have been trained in the formatting and punctuation process of editing, you may want to consider scoping.

Joyful Scoping/Scoping Made Affordable will provide a thorough evaluation of your editing skills if that is something you'd like to consider.
Follow this link to find out more: www.joyfulscoping.com.

You'll want to go to the Joyful Leads' page which is a program which requires all scopists to be tested in order to join this leads program for scopists.

Sincerely,
Ms. Devon Roberts
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Thank you Ms. Roberts! This is a great place for me to start I think!! I will have to check out your website, I think it would be good for me to start here to get a better understanding of reporting as a whole.. - BunnyFuFu 12/12/2010 6:35:39 PM | Flag

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