By Joshua Martin


Individuals and businesses often have audio files that need to be converted into text. It would take an ordinary person with no appropriate software and skills a lot of time to complete the work. Luckily, there are freelancers and online transcription services that will deliver on the work in a flash. How do you hire the best transcribers to guarantee quality work and a good experience? Here are tips.

Verify whether the target transcribers are trained and to what level. Training targets the use of particular software, how to produce standard scripts and handling different accents, among other elements. While some transcribers are trained in institutions, others learn on the job. With training comes accuracy, better customer service and a good delivery speed.

Are the target transcribers experienced enough to deliver quality work. Experience helps the transcribers to understand accents, dialects and context. It also ensures that the transcripts are delivered in the way you desire. There are fewer chances of errors when you engage experienced transcribers. This will reduce the time it takes to complete the work. An experienced transcriber understands what quality work means and will deliver exactly that.

Get references of clients who have been served by the transcriber you wish to work with. A transcriber who has been doing quality work will not hesitate to provide the reference. From these references, you can inquire about turn-around-time, customer care and cost of services, among other elements. Customers who received quality work will recommend the service provider. Those who did not receive quality work will tell you to keep off a particular transcriber. Either way, you will have quality services.

Get a referral from friends, associates and partners in your industry. A referral comes from a person whose project has been transcribed by the target company or service provider. You are therefore sure that this is not a stranger or amateur. Other issues to discuss with the person making the referral include turn-around-time and cost. Inquire whether the person is willing to make corrections when asked to. This is the shortest route towards getting quality services because they are always tested.

Does the freelancer or company have the capacity to deliver on your project? Capacity is determined by possession of proper equipment like laptop or computer, applications and personnel who are skilled. The transcribers must also commit time to deliver within expected duration. Language and ability to handle multiple conversations also forms part of capacity.

What is the cost of completing the project? The formula for calculating the cost of a project differs from one transcriber to the other. Some will charge based on audio hours while others will consider number of people involved in the conversation. You may get a discount if the files are many. However, it is always advisable to get a customized package in order to enjoy value for money.

Reviews of transcribers online will help you make the right choice. These reviews come from clients who contracted the said service providers. Only work with companies and freelancers who guarantee the security of your files and the information they contain. Through experience, you will get quality work.




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I am passionate about educating university students about money and careers, and have been doing so since 2007. I see the same confusion and mistakes being replicated every year. The way I help is through Save the Student. I'm always on the look out for new contributors, so get in touch if you're wanting to get involved! Aside from the site, my main interests are travelling, writing, photography, webdesign, sailing, football and cycling.

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