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  • 'Scuse me while I go strangle ... somebody ...

    So I'm trying to get some online work, and I thought I would try for transcription work. Opened an account at what looks like a large site and took their four-part exam. Did excellent on the first three parts (including two trial transcriptions, on which I got 90% or better on both). Final transcription attempt: I got about 81% which apparently is a failing grade ... and I tried the transcription part of the exam twice and got the SAME audio both times on the third attempt.

    What's really frustrating is that I genuinely have no idea what it is I've done wrong there (and no, they don't give you feedback. They warn you about that at the start.)

    Hopefully I can try again ... and hopefully I don't get the same damned audio AGAIN!!
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    If it's shown uo twice, my guess is it's a standard part of the exam -- likely a session which is known for being unusually problematic.
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    • #3
      Probably. What's even odder is that I've seen another transcription of exactly the same audio, and there's nothing notably different in it from my attempts.

      In any case, it's a moot point ... I am not able to try the exam again, according to the training staff. Which is odd, since when I log into the site, there appears to be a live link saying "Commence exam" ...

      Last time I tried something like this, on a different site (and for different work), I was told I could try again in six months. Apparently with this site, there is no second chance. Ever.
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      • #4
        That's awful that there's no second chance.

        *hugs*
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        • #5
          What's wrong with giving someone a second chance? People aren't perfect and are capable of improving. Maybe you don't want to work with that company.
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