Independent Contractor Application Step 1 of 4 25% About Us – Since 2005, 24/7 Transcripts has partnered with market research firms and branding agencies to transcribe focus groups, individual interviews, shop-alongs/intercepts and ethnographies, covering a wide variety of subjects. We also have a portfolio of medical, technical and university clients. Our team sets ourselves apart in the industry by providing unparalleled, personalized service. That is not only for our clients but also for our team of transcriptionists. Understanding the unique challenges of telecommuting, we strive to make the experience as individualized as possible. We value our team and get to know them, as more than just rock star transcriptionists! About You – Our team resides from coast-to-coast and come from a variety of backgrounds. However, there are several things they have in common – Are you one who notices when something is out of place or when 'one of these is not like the other?' Being detail oriented is a must-have characteristic in order to provide high-quality and accurate transcripts. Are you one who’s always willing and ready to Google “that one actor” or “what company made that one thing?” Curious researchers will make sure brand names, towns and cities and people’s names are spelled correctly. Sometimes it takes a bit of strategic searching to figure it out. Were you a former spelling bee champion or the stickler for correct punctuation and grammar? Transcription is more than just typing. It’s producing a clean, easy-to-read document. Are you the friend who arrives early or the person who is anti-procrastination? Ability to meet deadlines is essential, as we provide quick turnarounds for our clients who are on tight timelines. Are you one to take the reins and go full speed until a project is completed? Self-motivation and management is crucial in the world of telecommuting. If this appears to be a good fit for what you are pursuing, please fill out the following application, and we will be in touch shortly! Upon completion of the application, you will be directed to complete a short test audio file. You will be able to download a guide and the audio file. This does not need to be completed immediately but will need to be submitted before further review of your application. Name* First Last Email* Enter Email Confirm Email Phone*City/State*At this time, we are unable to contract with Californian tax residents. We are more than happy to keep your application on file should this change in the near future. Transcription Experience and Background Previous transcription experience is not necessary but preferred. We are happy to provide training and ongoing support! Do you have previous telecommuting experience?*YesNoIf yes, please describe your experience.Previous transcription experience is not required, however, if you have prior experience, please describe it.*If you currently transcribe, how many hours per week? What kind (medical, legal, general, etc.)?Are you currently working in any other field(s)/job(s)?*How many hours of audio per week can you commit to transcribing? Are you available days/nights and weekdays/weekends?*Please note: we are looking for audio length you can commit to, not amount of hours spent typing.Payment is on a per audio hour basis (and every Monday). What is your desired per audio hour rate?*You will be an independent contractor with 24/7 Transcripts. Are you able to complete a W-9 and sign a non-disclosure agreement?*YesNoWe provide our clients with quality, accurate transcripts with a quick turnaround time. Being able to meet strict deadlines is a must. Are you able to work under pressure and meet deadlines?*YesNoWhat transcription software do you currently use (if none, note "none")?*What word processing software do you use?*Do you have a smartphone or a way to access email on a regular/frequent basis?*YesNoDo you have working headphones? (High quality, noise-cancelling are preferred but not required.)*YesNoDo you have a working USB foot pedal?*YesNo, I do not use a foot pedal with my software.No, but I am able to acquire one if needed. Quick Skills TestPlease select the grammatically correct phrase.*Your welcome.Youre welcome.You're welcome.Select the sentence that utilizes the correct usage of "their," "there" or "they're."*The library book is over their.Ask your friends if there ready to begin.They're often late for baseball practice.Have you fed the dogs there breakfast?Which is the correct word? I didn't _____ what she said.*HearHereSelect the correct combination to fill in the blanks. I need you __ help me with these __ boxes because they're __ heavy!*Too; to; twoTo; two; tooTwo; too; toTo; too; twoYou're listening to an interview, and the respondent mentions a company that sounds like "two-faced" in reference to makeup. What is the correct spelling of the brand name?*Which of these public figures is spelled correctly?*Howard Schulz (CEO of Starbucks)Mark Zuckerburg (Co-Founder of Facebook)David Baldacci (Bestselling author)Kira Knightly (Actress)Chris Bryant (Baseball player - Chicago Cubs)Which of these brand names is spelled incorrectly?*Salesforce (Cloud computing company)Arc'teryx (Clothing company)Frome (Dog food company)RumChata (Cream liqueur company) Just For FunTell us a little about yourself, anything you feel comfortable sharing!*What is your favorite book? What about movie?*In six sentences, describe your dream vacation.*Please upload your resume in Word or PDF format.* Drop files here or Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf. Δ