No one without training or experience will pass a transcription test, so there's no point in perpetuating the myth that “anyone can be a transcriptionist.” It simply isn't true and people will be sorely disappointed when they find that they don't know what they thought they knew.

How do I become a transcriber?

Strengthen your typing and grammar skills to become a more efficient transcriptionist. Practice transcribing short audio files with Express Scribe so you're ready to apply to transcription companies. Create a transcription-specific cover letter and resume - even if you don't have prior transcription experience.

Is it hard to be a transcriptionist?

Transcription is challenging work, but you can train from home and work from home or anywhere you have access to a computer with an internet connection. It is not, however, a get-rich-quick-while-laying-around situation.