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Why should you have a mentor?

After all, a transcriptionist's job is really quite straightforward. She listens to a dictation and types it out. Perhaps a beginning transcriptionist needs some occasional tips, but there seems to be no reason to pay for these hints.

Let us make the question even more clear: You can ask questions on the Transcribing group and pick up some basic details that are needed in order to succeed in the job.

However, a wise transcriptionist would indeed look for the opportunity to receive personalized mentoring.

• You want to get a jump start in your work.
  • You want to become productive right away
  • You want to be able to be enthusiastic about your work
  • You want to avoid the issues that create burnout

  That is why transcriptionists, translators, editors, librarians, teachers, and writers, all get mentoring.

  Mentoring also may help you learn some important things about yourself. If you are not suited for the profession, then it would be useful to find out as soon as possible, so that you can consider alternative options.

  A mentor might be able to help you work around your limitations, and help you be less frustrated or annoyed with yourself and your work.

  Without this assistance, you may not realize that you have limitations.

  • You would not understand why other transcriptionists can manage
  • Your mentor can help you know about and accept your difficulties
  • Your mentor may be able to recommend some workarounds to your problems

  This information could make the difference between succeeding and failing in the profession.

  You would not know this information by participating in a forum. You would not find out about these limitations by transcribing.

  Thus, getting good assistance from a knowledgeable mentor could be a worthwhile and valuable investment in any profession.

  

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