Record the interview clearly using a reliable device
Use transcription software or transcribe manually
Play the audio in short segments
Type the spoken words exactly as heard
Include fillers, pauses, and false starts if needed
Mark unclear words with brackets or timestamps
Identify speakers consistently
Use paragraph breaks for topic changes
Review the transcript for accuracy
Correct spelling, punctuation, and formatting
Save the transcript in a clear file name
Example:
Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience?
Participant: Yes, I worked in customer service for five years.
Interviewer: What was the biggest challenge?
Participant: Handling difficult customers was the hardest part.