Audio Typing

[davies2209]

Ok - here's the deal. Want job. But they have specified i must be able to audio type. Am i just being stupid or does that mean listening to a dictaphone and typing it? Please help me, need to be able to get this job!

[jenky]

That's exactly what it means - good luck!

[firefly]

Yes but it usually refers to someone who has training doing such a thing, such as a college course.

[Elfin]

That is basically what audio typing is, although they usually use a tape player with a footswitch, used to stop and start the playback so your hands are free to type. You could practice with a normal dictaphone though, if you want to blag your way in without having done a course (I'd give it a go!). The proof is in the pudding. You might find they'll test your ability before offering you the job, so get practising!!! Good luck.

[norfolk boy]

After speaking to my wife,she has informed me that to audio type you are expected to type at a rate of 48 wpm and this is while you are listening to the tape.Just a subnote they no longer teach touch typing at colleges and apparently this is why audio typists who are fast are well paid.To put all this in context i can type 20 wpm, my wife when she's on a roll 93 wpm.