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Job Overview
- They are seeking “Self Employed fast and accurate Audio Typists” who work from home.
- Prior transcription experience is essential, along with excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
- English must be your native language.
- Applicants must use Windows machines (Macs are incompatible with their software).
- Required equipment/conditions include:
• High-speed broadband internet
• Your own USB foot pedal
• Microsoft Word proficiency and strong computer skills - They only accept applicants from a specific list of countries (e.g. UK, US, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, many European countries).
- In the application form, they ask for:
• Employment history
• Why you want to do this work
• Whether English is your first language
• Whether you can accept payment via PayPal (for non-UK applicants)
• Whether you can work as self-employed / contractor - There is an online test as a gate to being accepted:
• Grammar / sentence correctness questions
• Multiple choice fill-in sentences
• Sentence rewriting exercises
• A 4-minute audio transcription test (you download or stream the audio; use any transcription software; omit filler prompts, look up unfamiliar words, and use “[unclear]” when unsure)
• They expect a competent applicant to complete the transcript in ~15 minutes; slower speed may indicate unsuitability.
Key Takeaways & Limitations
- Geographic restriction: their list of allowed countries excludes many (including the Philippines), so many international applicants won’t be eligible.
- Strict software / equipment requirements: you must use Windows (Mac not supported), and need a foot pedal.
- High standards: strong English, prior experience, speed, accuracy, proofreading skills are essential.
- Test is rigorous: it’s intentionally challenging and designed to filter for high skill.
