- Typing speed and accuracy | to work professionally 65 WPM is the very minimum speed and 85+ WPM ideal
- Keyboard familiarity and shortcuts | working the keys and minimizing keystrokes
- Hearing ability | dealing with volume levels and recording quality
- Listening ability | receiving content audibly and discerning speakers from one another
- Critical listening | working through content uncertainty using contextual clues
- English language knowledge | proper use, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Research skills | verification of names, spellings, locations through internet searches
- Self-sufficient tech support | maintaining a secure and high performing system
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