7. Legal and Corporate Transcriber
The jobs of legal and corporate transcribers are readily available as telecommuting positions.
The job of a transcriptionist is straightforward and involves little interaction with other individuals. Assignments are generally sent via email.
The duties of this type of stay-at-home position include the ability to transcribe audio media to written format.
In order to perform well at this task, you need to have a specific skill set that includes editing, proofreading and transcribing capabilities.
It is possible to find work on a freelance basis or as a full-time, contracted employee. This type of career offers a steady job that it is suitable for nights as you will complete all of the work on your own.
It is advisable to obtain some form of training in legal, medical or corporate transcription as you will be required to prepare formal documents that are free from errors and completed to a strict deadline.
You will also need to purchase a headset and foot pedal in order to stop and start the audio, and you must own your own computer and have a decent internet connection. Fast, accurate typing skills are a must. You will also need to learn how to touch type if you do not already know how.