(Wireless engineering recruiting) Jobs Online Doing Transcription
No commentsBy Chris Simpson
Good news, online transcription positions don’t have to be purely medical. There are many different types of transcription services available, the key is finding the one that captures and keeps your interest. Transcription services can involve E-Books, Tele-seminars, Business Meetings, Webinars, Radio Talk Shows, Talk Show Interviews, Focus Groups, Meetings, Home Study Courses and various business based correspondences. And clients will range from Authors, Seminar Speakers, Talk Show Hosts, Coaches and Business or Marketing Managers.
Equipment is one of the most important factors when considering a home based career in transcription services. It is best to do some research on the equipment that a professional transcription service would use. It could be as easy as purchasing transcription software, a head-set and a foot-pedal, but some companies may require you to have more elaborate equipment. Depending on the type of transcription they specialize in, a company may require you to have a secure internet connection and firewall for file transfer activities.
As different types of transcription, such as interview transcription, may have more than one speaker, it will take a high level of concentration to provide a professional output. For example, a radio talk show will be formatted differently than an e-book. Files that have more than one speaker may require more attention to formatting detail. Be sure to check with your client before starting to transcribe the files, and be clear on all expectations, it will save you a lot of time. In terms of file output formatting, make sure the word processor or transcription software you use has the proper output formats. Most basic word processors have file conversion capabilities such as RTF, HTML and Plain Text, so this is not a major issue.
Unlike medical transcription, which has a clear knowledgebase, general audio transcription will cover a wider area of topics. You may not be familiar with the topic and technologies you may be covering, causing a multitude of misinterpretations that at times, may be very difficult to catch. Be sure to set aside some time to perform proofreading to find misused or misspelled words. Errors in brand names, buzz words and other concepts can be harder to detect. As a basic spell checker can be invaluable, it is not necessarily error proof, therefore the human element is very important.
In terms of turnaround time, this element is based entirely on your typing skills and the deadline that has been defined by your client. Some projects can be finished in a day, while others may take 3-5 to complete. It will certainly depend on what you need to do, your time frame, the content topic, and how important precision and quality are to your client. Be sure to determine whether your client wants precision, or faster and more immediately presentable results.
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Tough Interview Questions and Answers
By Lucy Evans
Give an example of working with a team member who did not do their fair share of the work load, and explain how you addressed the situation?
This question has many potential pitfalls that need to be considered. Remember that the question is about a co-worker, and not a member of your staff, so factors you are unaware of may apply. Even if you give an answer that worked in a particular scenario, a clever interviewer can manipulate the situation to really test you. A common approach candidates take is to try to appear to be tough and dynamic giving answers like “I approached my colleague and told them that I was unwilling to do most of their work on top of mine, and their efforts improved”. A clever interviewer would counter this buy telling you how badly this approach could have gone. Your colleague could have health problems known to management but not you, and require help and support and not an aggressive approach. In answering this question, first show that you have tactfully tried to find out what the issue is. Next show an outcome where you provided support to your colleague and found a suitable resolution. It is important to show that you are proactive and diplomatic and that you did not need to involve management at any point in time.
How have you coped with working with people you didnt like?
It is possible to doge this question completely by claiming you cant remember working with anyone you had a particular dislike for. Most interviewers will not push you too hard on this point if you claim you have always got on well with colleagues, but it is unlikely that they will reward your cowardly evasion. The important thing with this question is to demonstrate how you saw through your dislike, and were able to operate in a professional manner. Try an example including someone that had a personality trait that is both positive and negative, such as a colleague that is annoyingly over critical. You could take the approach that after working with someone who is overly critical you began to realize that they did not intend to offend people by their criticisms, and that you found that their personality could be usefully used for checking important documents where everything had to be just right etc. Demonstrate how you earned respect for the person and came to accept them.
Why do you think you are suitable for this job?
This question is a golden opportunity to show you have taken the time to do research and that you have clarity of thought. Do not make assumptions about the job role and company, relate everything back to evidence. Firstly cross reference your experience with the job advert and job specifications and show how your experience fits what they have told you they want. Also try to mention as much relevant information you can about the company to show you have been interested enough to do some research.
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Lucy is a freelance journalist writing for the Graduates Career graduate scheme.
How To Get the Best Use out of Recruitment Agencies
By DDunkerly
Here are some tips on how to get the best out of using recruitment agencies to find your ideal job:-
* Talk to a few recruitment agencies before deciding which to register with. If they are an online recruitment agency, have a good look through their website. See if they offer the services that you require and if they deal with your type of skills or the type of job that you are looking for.
* If you have to go for an interview to register with the recruitment agency, treat it like a real job interview.
* Ask the agency to let you know which companies they have sent your CV out to so that you can gauge the response rate.
* Consider whether you need to use a specialist recruitment agency for your needs. For example, if you are a software programmer then you may want to use a recruitment agency who specialise in IT jobs.
* Keep in touch with the recruitment agency so you know what is going on and how many employers they have contacted.
* Be proactive. Ask recruitment agencies for advice on your CV and applications, take advantage of the services they offer e.g. help in preparing a CV or with interview techniques.
* Be clear as to what kind of position you are looking for, locations you will consider, salary requirements etc.
* Act quickly on any emails or telephone calls you receive from recruitment agencies. You don’t want to miss out on the perfect job.
* Let your recruitment agencies know of any changes in your circumstances or requirements.
* Keep your CV up to date and make sure that you mention all your skills, training and qualifications. Remember to update it with any change of address, telephone or mobile number and to let the recruitment agency know of these changes.
* Don’t use too many recruitment agencies - you don’t want employers to be inundated with multiple copies of your CV!
* Ask your recruitment agency about the current job market and what salary you can expect to achieve.
* Give recruitment agencies feedback on the positions that they are matching you with. Recruitment agencies are not psychic and need to know if these positions are not what you are looking for.
* A recruitment agency will not charge a job seeker for finding him/her a job but may charge for extra services like polishing your CV. Always ask what their charges are before using a service.
* Evaluate regularly whether a particular recruitment agency is finding any suitable agencies. If you are not hearing anything from them, shop around and register with other recruitment agencies.
David Dunkerly works with Agency Central (http://www.agencycentral.co.uk), which is one of the most authoritative directories of recruitment agencies on the internet. On this employment directory job hunters and those seeking to employ can find the perfect match for their needs.
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