Employment & Recruiting

The TypeWell Job Board is a curated list of job openings from various companies looking for skilled transcribers. We update these listings regularly to help the best TypeWell transcribers connect with the best employers. The third-party job site we linked to for many years (postjobfree) has rece...

Because salaries vary by geographic area, we cannot quote a "standard" rate of pay for TypeWell speech-to-text transcribers. But we can tell you that the pay rate for beginning transcribers is usually similar to that paid to beginning sign language interpreters in any particular region. This ra...

Here are a couple of ways to recruit an experienced TypeWell transcriber: Fill out our Job Board Request Form to post a link to your open position on TypeWell's Job Board. Contact us for an informed referral. We have an internal database of TypeWell transcribers throughout the world (most of who...

To send your TypeWell training record (aka course history or Educational History page) to a potential employer, please sign in to your TypeWell account and go to the History tab. Your course history and training record is under the "History" tab. There, you will see your training record. H...

Note: This article focuses on listing your TypeWell education and qualifications; for guidance on how to list your TypeWell work experience, please refer to our companion article, How to List Your TypeWell Transcribing Experience on LinkedIn. Introduction If you've completed the TypeWell Basic ...

Introduction LinkedIn is a powerful tool for professional networking and job searching, and it's important to represent your experience as a TypeWell transcriber accurately and effectively.  Whether you're a freelancer or a staff transcriber at a university, this guide will help you best present...

If your institution or company is considering hiring a TypeWell transcriber through an outside provider—whether an agency or an independent contractor—it’s important to ask the right questions up front. These questions can help you assess whether the provider is experienced, reliable, and a good ...

Many TypeWell transcribers are interested in becoming independent contractors. While the majority of TypeWell transcribers are employed by schools or agencies, the idea of being one's own boss and the lure of making "extra money on the side" are strong incentives for many people. But reaching ...

One of the most important parts of maintaining a successful transcription service is having the right transcriber. To attract good candidates it is important to include in your recruitment materials a good description of the many positive aspects of the work. You may also need to think creatively...

Are you recruiting individuals to take the TypeWell Basic Skills Course? Download, customize, and print these flyers to post around your campus or other popular bulletin board locations. Make sure to add your own contact information at the bottom of the flyer so that applicants know how to reach...

Note: Below is a sample job description intended for postsecondary institutions that are hiring or contracting TypeWell transcribers. It is provided for informational purposes only and should not be copied verbatim. We encourage you to tailor the content to reflect your institution’s specific str...

To find out which candidates have listed you as a potential sponsor for the Basic Skills Course, please visit this page and enter your email address: REQUEST APPLICANTS' STATUS We'll send an email to that address, listing all the applicants who have specified you as their potential sponsor with...

Q: What are the primary differences between working as an independent contractor and working through an agency? A: As an independent contractor, you would manage all aspects of your work, including client acquisition, setting your rates, invoicing, and handling any administrative or legal respon...