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Martinez
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Hello, Please can I ask about your website. I'm a young adult who has just finished further education - sports science. I'm now seeking to expand upon this for various reasons & I've been seeking a website to advertise myself in effect yet it seems to be a struggle to find such a site. I'm seeking to advertise myself not only in the UK but internationally for digital online work such as transcribing or such like. At the moment I am currently studying to gain a secondary language - Spanish via edX also. Any advice would be most welcome.
Main aim is for my CV, I want to appeal to international stages and organizations.
One issue is here in the UK the education and work system especially if your on sick leave or such is very difficult due to our poor infrastructure
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Hello Martinez,
You're on the right road by learning Spanish and seeking international work actually. Since you want to market yourself globally for digital/remote roles like transcribing, I am gonna give you a little how you can boost your visibility, improve your CV, and attract international opportunities.
Firstly, Build a Strong Online Presence
To get noticed internationally, you need an online profile that showcases your skills, experience, and availability.
.... LinkedIn – Create a professional profile and list “Freelance Transcriptionist” (or your chosen role) in your headline. Connect with industry professionals.
... Upwork / Fiverr – Create profiles on these platforms to offer transcription, proofreading, or virtual assistant services.
... PeoplePerHour / Freelancer – These UK-based platforms also connect you with international clients.
.... ProZ.com – If you're learning Spanish, this site is great for translation/transcription jobs.
.... Create a Personal Website – Use Wix, WordPress, or Carrd to showcase your skills, testimonials, and a portfolio.
Next Step: Start posting on LinkedIn about your learning journey, transcribing practice, or insights about language learning.
Secondly, Optimize Your CV for International Jobs
Your CV needs to stand out globally and be ATS-friendly (Applicant Tracking System).
... Keep it Clear & Simple – Use a clean format with no fancy fonts or images.
.... Highlight Remote Work & Skills – Even if you don’t have experience yet, list skills like attention to detail, language proficiency, and accuracy that matter in transcription work.
... Use Keywords – Many companies use software to scan CVs. Include terms like “transcription,” “remote work,” “multilingual,” and “audio-to-text.”
.. Add International Exposure – Mention any courses, certifications, or collaborations with people outside the UK.
Now about, Where to Create a CV?
Canva – Free CV templates
Zety – CV builder with suggestions
Novoresume – Professional-looking CVs
Thirdly, Find Remote Transcription Jobs & Work Opportunities
Since you’re new to this field, start with entry-level transcription jobs to gain experience.
-Beginner-Friendly Transcription Sites:
Rev.com – Pays per minute of audio transcribed
TranscribeMe – Short clips, good for beginners
GoTranscript – No prior experience needed
CastingWords – Flexible pay per task
-Specialized Sites (If You’re Bilingual in Spanish/English):
Gengo – Translation & transcription for Spanish learners
Lionbridge – Remote language work
Appen & RWS Group – AI-related transcription jobs
So, Apply to 3-5 of these sites and take their transcription tests.
Fourth.. Ly... Boost Your Skills to Stand Out
You already have a sports science background, which is great! Now, improve your transcription and remote work skills.
Take Online Courses
Coursera: “Transcription Skills”
Udemy: “Freelance Transcription for Beginners”
Typing.com – Improve typing speed
These are free just certificate don't come free, tho you are learning so if you want you can always get it later.
-Enhance Your Multilingual Edge
Keep learning Spanish (great for bilingual transcription jobs!)
Join language exchange programs like italki or HelloTalk to practice
Go ahead: Practice transcription with free YouTube videos or TED Talks.
Fifth-ly Network & Join International Communities
Since job hunting can be tough, networking can open hidden opportunities.
Join Remote Work Facebook Groups
“remote Jobs & Work From Home”
“Freelance & Remote Jobs for Beginners”
Engage in LinkedIn Groups
“Transcriptionists & Captioners”
“Freelancers & Remote Work”
Go and Message 3 people in your target industry and ask for advice. Be polite!
You’re already taking the right steps by learning a second language and seeking international opportunities. Stay consistent, and you’ll start landing remote jobs soon! Good luck and hope this helps out! 🤗
Create a LinkedIn profile & Upwork account
Apply to beginner-friendly transcription sites
Improve you CV
Join online communities & network with professionals
Keep learning Spanish—it’s a great asset for global work!
You're on the right road by learning Spanish and seeking international work actually. Since you want to market yourself globally for digital/remote roles like transcribing, I am gonna give you a little how you can boost your visibility, improve your CV, and attract international opportunities.
Firstly, Build a Strong Online Presence
To get noticed internationally, you need an online profile that showcases your skills, experience, and availability.
.... LinkedIn – Create a professional profile and list “Freelance Transcriptionist” (or your chosen role) in your headline. Connect with industry professionals.
... Upwork / Fiverr – Create profiles on these platforms to offer transcription, proofreading, or virtual assistant services.
... PeoplePerHour / Freelancer – These UK-based platforms also connect you with international clients.
.... ProZ.com – If you're learning Spanish, this site is great for translation/transcription jobs.
.... Create a Personal Website – Use Wix, WordPress, or Carrd to showcase your skills, testimonials, and a portfolio.
Next Step: Start posting on LinkedIn about your learning journey, transcribing practice, or insights about language learning.
Secondly, Optimize Your CV for International Jobs
Your CV needs to stand out globally and be ATS-friendly (Applicant Tracking System).
... Keep it Clear & Simple – Use a clean format with no fancy fonts or images.
.... Highlight Remote Work & Skills – Even if you don’t have experience yet, list skills like attention to detail, language proficiency, and accuracy that matter in transcription work.
... Use Keywords – Many companies use software to scan CVs. Include terms like “transcription,” “remote work,” “multilingual,” and “audio-to-text.”
.. Add International Exposure – Mention any courses, certifications, or collaborations with people outside the UK.
Now about, Where to Create a CV?
Canva – Free CV templates
Zety – CV builder with suggestions
Novoresume – Professional-looking CVs
Thirdly, Find Remote Transcription Jobs & Work Opportunities
Since you’re new to this field, start with entry-level transcription jobs to gain experience.
-Beginner-Friendly Transcription Sites:
Rev.com – Pays per minute of audio transcribed
TranscribeMe – Short clips, good for beginners
GoTranscript – No prior experience needed
CastingWords – Flexible pay per task
-Specialized Sites (If You’re Bilingual in Spanish/English):
Gengo – Translation & transcription for Spanish learners
Lionbridge – Remote language work
Appen & RWS Group – AI-related transcription jobs
So, Apply to 3-5 of these sites and take their transcription tests.
Fourth.. Ly... Boost Your Skills to Stand Out
You already have a sports science background, which is great! Now, improve your transcription and remote work skills.
Take Online Courses
Coursera: “Transcription Skills”
Udemy: “Freelance Transcription for Beginners”
Typing.com – Improve typing speed
These are free just certificate don't come free, tho you are learning so if you want you can always get it later.
-Enhance Your Multilingual Edge
Keep learning Spanish (great for bilingual transcription jobs!)
Join language exchange programs like italki or HelloTalk to practice
Go ahead: Practice transcription with free YouTube videos or TED Talks.
Fifth-ly Network & Join International Communities
Since job hunting can be tough, networking can open hidden opportunities.
Join Remote Work Facebook Groups
“remote Jobs & Work From Home”
“Freelance & Remote Jobs for Beginners”
Engage in LinkedIn Groups
“Transcriptionists & Captioners”
“Freelancers & Remote Work”
Go and Message 3 people in your target industry and ask for advice. Be polite!
You’re already taking the right steps by learning a second language and seeking international opportunities. Stay consistent, and you’ll start landing remote jobs soon! Good luck and hope this helps out! 🤗
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Hello,
Thank you greatly for the answer you gave last week.
I apologize for the belated reply as I've spent a lot of time reading over the answer.
I was writings long answer but thought it's best to thank you and offer some updates.
I am currently doing transcribing online for an institution and I intend to stay for at least a year.
I'm looking at how to progress from when I complete the EDx Spanish , I may complete a dele A1 or B2 spanish language certification so that's ongoing also.
I've also do have various other course and such, I've been offered a POTI certification which is UN and is for culture protection which would tie in with Latin Americans studies and similar....
Thank you for the help and interest however , words can't really detail how grateful I am to you.
Martinez
Martinez, your message has truly made my day! I’m absolutely overjoyed to hear that my advice helped you along your journey. Knowing you’re thriving in transcribing and embracing new challenges with Spanish fills me with excitement for you. Keep shining and embracing every opportunity—your progress is inspiring, and I can’t wait to see all the amazing heights you'll reach.💪 Thank you for sharing your update, it warms my heart to see your success! If you need every anything you know what to do! 😎🤗
Dr H