Cover letters! Brings back memories!
Posted By: Hayseed on 2007-03-28
In Reply to: Wow - (sm)
I remember preparing my very first resume...fancy stock paper with watermark, with the obligatory short-n-sweet cover letter included, even a reference sheet if I was feeling ballsy, all mailed in a manilla envelope the same size as the paper so there were no creases! Now everything is done electronic and it's SO impersonal!
I'm such an old fart. 
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MH? That brings back bad memories...
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brings back old memories . . .I certainly don't miss it!!!! nm
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You just brought back a lot of memories...
I remember that as well, Boxer, that is funny and yet also a little sad that it actually seems to be really happening. who would have thought it possible in this country...
I have seen that most of my years in Medical Transcription since beginning in the hospital how administration would play women against women and just sit back and laugh about it.
AAMT was responsible for taking us out of the 'typing pool' and it is sad and 'sickening' as you mention that we are so far even beneath typing pool it is not funny
Old memories
I must have a few years on you, I started on a manual typewriter....UGH! Oh yes, those mag cards, weren't they mosters? Older than dirt, aren't I? 
Nope, MT isn't what it used to be, makes me sad. We aren't a valuable comodity like we used to be. There used to be a shortage of MTs but no more, there's one on every corner....they come and go...go meaning most were duped when they were promised they could make $30,000 easy the first year while bouncing their baby on their left knee. HURUMP! I've always told people it usually takes 5 years to be really proficient. This isn't true with everyone but I've found it to generally be true.
Ah, memories
We must have taken the same class, Hayseed! Vas ahora mismo!!
Right on. Ohhhh the memories
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I am one of those Transtech MT's who has good memories of the ^old^ TT, and yes it has changed
I agree with everything you posted and could add more. TT is definitely getting ^top heavy^ in the management dept. I hated it when this first happened. We are so micro-managed now that it is really disgusting. Why in the world does TT need all these leads/sups and whatever else those others in/out of the office do.
Oh, such sweet memories of 2 years ago at TT.
And does that company have the letters M & Q in it?
Resignation letters
Is it customary to give a 2-week notice for IC status?
Thanks for the memories ladies. Now I remember why I loved this business.
Long gone are those happy times.
You mean copies of the letters of recommendation? If you
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FYI - the orthopedic account is mostly letters
Just an FYI -
Yep. And it brings down the pay.
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Send out letters of introduction to local
physicians. Doesn't guarantee you an account, but maybe someone is looking.
Some people need letters after their name just as a feeling of accomplishment
if for no other reason and nothing is wrong with that. No, it does not make you a better MT and it most likely will not reap you a lot more money. I know I made top line rate without mine but that's because I was an excellent MT. Sometimes we just want to do it to do it just for ourselves and there is no reason to knock someone down just because they have those initials behind their name.
No, it just means that it brings all the
sour grapes people, 2, maybe 3, out of the woodwork and they post like crazy until the whole thread is deleted. Usually those of us with good to say just don't bother anymore. Most people believe the negative first anyway, so what's the point? You can either decide to try them and see if it's a fit for you or don't.
Oh yeah, I'm sure that one of us will come up with some good letters to send the clients. nm
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So you're sending out bogus INTEREST LETTERS?
As another MT who just got a we're very interested letter and questionairre, I have to say,
PLEASE GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!!!!!
You've wasted my time.
So Webmedx is just another crock of bull MTSO lying to potential employees.
Why am I not surprised?
Disgusting!
They may offer more to an MT they feel brings
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If you put a ? there it brings up a list of IDs & names
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Medscribe, Inc - Internet brings
up several places for Medscribe, Inc. Which one is the looking for MTs to transcribe op reports on the MTStars careers right now? Anyone work for them and have an opinion? Saw below about Medscribe in New Jersey. Same one? I got an opinion about the place I work now, and the place is not match for me.
archives brings up nothing pertinent and....
and what you are saying is turning out to be true...is it possible to find a company now days that is everything they say they are? UGGHH! I just want to work! I do it well and I like to do it a lot and dammit the way these companies are is making me NUTS! Anyhow...better get to not making any money now...thanks for your reply ;)
You're right. Sorry. Divorce brings out the worst in me. nm
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Brings to mind famous saying by Liberace
People made fun of him for his costumes, etc. and he coined the phrase laughing all the way to the bank. That be me now. Laugh on.
Wonderful company, but you type letters and look up addresses and you do not get paid for spaces nm
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Funny some of us were written letters by company attorney when we posted our concerns here
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I can't tell you how often I've considered sending anonymous letters to hospitals/docs! nm
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Ther e is a IT company in California who brings workers
puts them on board, sails out past the 12-mile rule into international waters, they work a few weeks, then brings them back to shore for leave, rinse and repeat.
This is not a rumor.
It brings up 10 pages of info on TTS including the most recent stuff
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When I click on self service it brings up "HEAT" and asks me for a logn and password
my Q-net login doesn't work here. Is this something you had to get preapproved or sign up for separately somehow?
A net search brings up a defunct website with a 2003 date on it. Maybe not out there anymore? nm
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Cover yourself
I would call and email Human Resources and confirm that they are aware of your last date of work with the company. This way, if they have heard that info from your supervisor, they will start the ball rolling.
I cover
myself with 2 services. One I'm an employee with excellent health benefits, fantastic PTO, and other perks. The other I'm an IC. I work about 45 hours a week.
I'm in central PA but am single so living off of $30k wouldn't work for me.
I wouldn't even consider an hourly gig.
cover that
My contract is only for 1 year. It renews each year. Once upon a time, I had my own service and contracted with the government for a while. They teach you very quickly how to guarantee you're a contractor :)
I think it's horrendous the posts like the one above who don't care that they are in an illegal situation as long as it doesn't rock their boat. THis is why I have no faith that this JOB will ever be elevated to a profession.
Your bank should cover you for the
fraudulent use of your card. In the meantime, please file a police report on your daughter's friend. The ATM should have photos of her. Good luck to you--that's awful.
YUCK, ought to about cover it.
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Everybody take cover! Here's comes the TT bashing again. nm
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Cover letter
I have been offered 7 jobs in the past year so take my advice for what you will.
The sentence: Please consider this letter as my formal application presenting my background, education, and experience. I would take it out. Your resume outlines your background, education, etc. This sentence is just fluff.
Rather than saying over 4 years, make it 5 years. Lots of companies want 5 years, and if it is only a matter of months difference, it won't matter.
I would include more types of imaging and take out some of the medical terminology, labwork, etc. They are more interested in your radiology background and expect you to know anatomy, etc.
This sentence: I am highLY self-motivated and produce excellent work, both in quality and quantity. Anybody can say that, and it sounds liked canned text. Do you have a QA score to back it up? How many reports do you average an hour? More specifics than a general statement.
This sentence: May I arrange an interview to further discuss my qualifications? Don't ask. Tell them I am very interested in this position and look forward to hearing from you. Then give them a phone number and email to contact you.
Good luck
You really don't need a cover letter.
Send your resume. We are smart enough to figure out the rest. Most times a cover letter heads straight for the trash. Who has time to read it? Unless a company specifically asks for a cover letter, don't bother.
Cover letter possibly?? nm
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At our company, we all work together...MT's cover for each other
if you don't do that, the only other option is a float person. Then when you want extra work - it's not there. So we work together to cover each other's vacations, sick days and other mini-crises. I sure wouldn't expect an MTSO to be superwoman and be able to cover an influx of dictation plus an MT who needs the afternoon off, after all!
Cover yourself w/that arbitration page!
You should not sign that arbitration agreement. That's making you give away your legal rights and allowing them to get away with breaking the law should they choose to do so.
However, if you MUST sign it, put CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT above or below your signature. That way, you are covered if it ever comes up that you have a suit against them; they aren't giving you a choice in the matter, and if you don't agree to their robbery/theft of your rights, you won't have a job.
Not all hospitals cover all specialities.
I don't think that was a silly question to ask.
cover letter-need feedback/help
Hi all-
My hospital recently outsourced its rad transcription. I was able to get on the with the company that took over, but ended up taking a 50% cut in pay! I am in the process of sending out resumes in hopes to find PT/prn (preferably IC) work to supplement. While I can write a rocking resume, I am absolutely terrible with cover letters. I have drawn one up (based on examples from the net) and was hoping that I could get some feedback (content, format, grammar, etc) from my fellow MTs. Any help would be great! I am fully open to any CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. Please see the letter below and thanks in advance for your help!
Dear Employer:
In response to the open medical Transcriptionist position with your organization, I am enclosing a resume for your review. Please consider this letter as my formal application presenting my background, education, and experience.
I have over 4 years experience in radiology transcription; and I am well versed in the areas of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, labwork, and surgical procedures.
I have considerable experience in transcribing all types of medical imaging procedures, including Interventional Radiology and Mammography. I am high self-motivated and produce excellent work, both in quality and quantity.
May I arrange an interview to further discuss my qualifications? I am available for an interview at a mutually convenient time.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Encl.
The reason they charge a fee is to cover
cost of equipment. Most don't charge a monthly fee, but a deposit that is spread out. When you return equipment in good working order you get a refund. There are some people who have accepted a position, gotten the equipment, and then immediately quit without returning equipment, so this is a way for company to try to eliminate that. Some companies will send you a foot pedal or a C-phone at no charge, but you are expected to return them if employment terminates.
You cover for each other in times of crisis? sm
I did not even realize we were allowed to talk to the other regular MTs, even though team leads have told me that other MTs have been in the same boat and I am not alone. I have often wished I could talk to the other MTs that I actually have something in common with. I only talk to the team leads, so I know they cover for each other, but as far as talking to a non-team lead for support or questions or friendship I thought they tried to prevent that? Now I really feel out of the loop.
Resume and cover letter question. sm
This may be a dumb question, but the last time I applied for a job and sent a resume was 10 years ago, before everything was done online. (I remember the test tape being mailed to me, and I had to mail it back within... 48 hours, I think it was. Seems so archaic now! LOL)
My question is, when you are asked to cut and paste your resume, do you *just* put in your resume, or do you put a cover letter *and* your resume?
Also, do you worry about the formatting of your resume if the formatting looks messed up after it's been pasted in?
Thank you!
If an IC there was no taxes taken out to cover unemployment insurance
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My husband got a raise to cover his increase, the lucky bum. nm
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Please don't panic. Read the cover letter with the rates.
This may not be the final choices, TT CEO and HR are working really hard to find other alternatives. You guys should mention that here along with panicking so that everyone who reads these boards gets the full picture. These may not be all the choices. Also, I just came from another company and their UHC cost more than even these expensive ones, and I was stuck with it. Their rates went up too and so, it is not just us, it is the insurance companies.
Please, wait and see what happens before you all decide in your mind there are no alternatives. There are, we just don't know what they are yet, and the boss did say in all fairness they are working on it.
very true... MT wages won't cover holiday work and sm
grocery stores, nurses, those people usually VOLUNTEER and are not forced into their shifts. Some people want to work on holidays and get DOUBLE or TRIPLE pay, not 9 cents a line to do an ESL that makes you $10 an hour. And what does Obama have to do with it?
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