How to Prepare a Resume for a Transcriptionist

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Name: Write the titles and headings that match your resume;

   Always include this section after your name on the resume, so that the prospective employer will know who you are and what you are looking for. , Include the names, city and state of the school, as well as a phone number. , Every transcriptionist must highlight his/her experience in the resume.
   
   In this section you need to include all related work experience you have regarding the job for which you are applying.
   
   This leaves an impact upon the company and assures them that they have chosen a right person to work for their company.
   
   Specify the type of transcription work you have done before as it helps the prospective employer to knowing your skills, showing how versatile you are as a transcriptionist.
   
   If this is your first job or don’t have any work experience, you can include non-related work experience like volunteer work, internships, etc. in this section.
   
   Experience can fetch you a higher salary. ,, This includes all extracurricular activities in which you have excelled.
   
   It may be related to your education or work. ,, So you must also mention about your knowledge on Word and Word perfect as they are very useful for various transcription jobs.
   
   Make sure to mention your typing speed as well as accuracy, your ability to edit grammar and the capacity to understand different accents in this field. , All references should be persons who are familiar with you and if asked, would give you a favorable recommendation letter.
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   Step 2: Objective: Your "Career Objective" is a statement regarding what type of job you are looking for with your kind of qualifications.

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   Step 3: Education: In this section

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   Step 4: include all secondary

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   Step 5: higher secondary reports and other courses you have attended.

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   Step 6: Work experience: Experience counts in the transcription field.

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   Step 7: Awards/achievements: Include in this section any awards or achievements

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   Step 8: you got in your school or work.

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   Step 9: Other skills and qualifications: You can include any additional skills you have

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    Step 10: any activities you participated in and accomplishments or qualifications to date.

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    Step 11: Training: You must also mention about your training or special classes received in the transcription field as this could act as an advantage over other competitors.

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    Step 12: Basic computer knowledge: The work of a transcriptionist is carried out on software like Word and Word perfect as it involves typing.

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    Step 13: References: A work-related reference is someone with whom you have previously worked.

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