About Home Typing Jobs
Home typing is an increasingly popular profession and is categorized under office administration. Home typing jobs entail typing documents for pay. Because the advent of the Internet, most typing jobs can be done at home. People in this position are also called virtual typists or data entry specialists.
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Features
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The typing speed for a home typist is between 50 and 120 words per minute, with 70 words per minute being the average speed. Home typing jobs can be performed on various mediums, with computers and typewriters being the most popular. Some typists employ the use of speech to text software, which enables them to dictate the text. In this scenario, the typist is responsible for editing the text to ensure that it meets standards.
Function
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The primary function of a home-based typist is to generate documents for the employer. The typist may transcribe audio to text. This is also known as transcription. In additional to transcribing audio files, a faster typist can transcribe live speech, or dictation. The typist can also convert handwritten text to type.
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Benefits
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One of the biggest benefits for those interested in home typing is the location. Many are intrigued by the idea of working from home, or telecommuting. This option is very cost-effective because a worker does not spend money on transportation or work attire. Many typists are also mothers who find that working from home saves money on child care.
Warning
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As is the case with many work-at-home opportunities, home typing is vulnerable to scams. Many scams produce work, but not money. Typists must be very discriminating about the jobs they take.
Another potential danger is the increased possibility of carpal tunnel syndrome, a sometimes painful condition that affects people who do not position their hands properly when they type.
Types
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Home typists can be for employed for various companies. A major industry that requires home typists is medical transcription. This is a position that requires some training.
Many companies provide training for typists who choose to work for them.
Some home typists prefer to freelance through sites such as Guru, Elance or GetAFreelancer.
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Resources
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