Trainee Qualifications

 

 

Required Skills

To be accepted for training, a trainee must:

• Type at least 55 words per minute, with no errors, as measured by our typing test (follow the Registering link above for details). 
   
• Have good listening and English skills (able to understand and restate complex English quickly and clearly). 
   
• Have basic computer knowledge. 
   
• Have no history of pain in the arms or wrist that might suggest a tendency toward repetitive motion disorders.  This is not a requirement but is a strong recommendation.
   

In addition to the training qualifications listed above, a transcriber should have the characteristics listed below.  Look for them when you check references and interview potential trainees. 

• A quick mind and good problem-solving skills. 
   
• Comfort working in a school setting.
   
• Demonstrated professionalism and flexibility.
   
• Ability to work as part of an educational team.
   
• Experience at the school level in which he or she will be working
  (e.g., some personal college experience is desirable for transcribers who will work at the college level).

 

Next visit the recruiting page to read about where to look, how to word your job announcement, screening potential trainees, interviewing and checking references.