They didn't test me; I just had a nice long

chat with their recruiter.  Very casual and enjoyable.  She is a nice lady, funny, and enthusiastic about transcription.  As far as equipment, if you need a Lanier they will rent it to you.  They sent me a foot pedal for the internet account I occasionally typed, no rent required on that.  I don't know the exact computer requirements but Bayscribe doesn't call for a supercomputer by any means.  Hope I have been helpful.

• MDI-MD What kind of foot pedal & computer system requirements do they have? - sm
  • What is their testing process like? NM - Wondering, too
    • Nobody has info on MDI? NM - wondering
      • They didn't test me; I just had a nice long - annabanana
        • more on foot pedal - sm

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I know this varies by company, individual, etc., but I am curious to know how long it took from the time you applied until you started work.  I have recently started the ‘ol job search.  I have been with the same company for 7 years and just can't take the lack of communication and lack of work any longer.  As one who anxiously awaits each paycheck, I can't really be out of work for very long.... (Trying to make myself feel better here!)

I have seen many positive posts about the company, and I was impressed by the things I was told by the recruiter.  Thanks again for the welcome!

The worst part was that they wouldn't give me a line rate until I took the test.  Even after the test I had to endure a phone interview right out of Hollywood...questions bordering along the same absurd lines of if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be.  Even though I was a bit of a smartass and laughed a lot when I was asked such things (I mean, even the interviewer knew how ridiculous it was), they still offered me the job but they wouldn't budge on pay rate, insisting everyone gets the same amount...and for 80% ESL....it just felt like bad juju, so I opted out.  So glad I did.  I just adore where I am now. 

If anything, take the test just to see what it's like.  Be prepared to spend at least an hour or so doing it.  There was actual sample dictations, which I found fun.  Time consuming, but fun. 

not many with years of experience can pass her test.  Also, you have to give up your social security number before you're even offered a job.  There is a handwritten test, 2 voice files, and a sheet to fill out with your experience, so that sounds to me like quite a chunk of time to get that all situated, and along with that is an e-mail that states if we don't call you in a week, call us because we're very busy.  Also, they have no time for editing, so make sure you really know your stuff.  Congrats to you anon for really knowing your stuff.

I have no idea of rate, but was turned off from the get go after applying. 

P/S:  Recruiter e-mails at midnight or later; so be up and ready in the middle of the night for e-mail correspondence. 

that I couldn't use my foot pedal.  The first and the third parts were easy, but I couldn't hear a few spots in the second dictation and had to leave blanks, but I guess that was okay because I apparently passed.

Maybe give it another try -- don't let the no foot pedal thing spook you. 

I'm almost afraid to ask what I got. 

I got an email stating that I passed test and they would contact me....just wondering how long I should expect to wait....THANKS!

As you said, though, the new handbooks are coming out, so we'll see.  I would think that would be a tough rule to enforce.  I have worked 2 jobs almost all of my life.  What I do on my own time when I am off the clock is my business as long as it is not in direct conflict with my full-time position.  That's just my thought, though .....