Well, yes, if I had done better, they might have gone

Posted By: further in the process. But I didn't. :) - nm on 2006-04-01
In Reply to: So they let you test and then told you that they require SM - was thinking about it

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Anyone take the online Medware test? - What did you think? nm
- Well, after all that, I passed the test! nm - OP
  - LOL! - Bonne chance!
    - Thanks! - nm
- Yes, and passed with a high score - - NJ_ (sm)
- Yes, applied and was hired - Wilma
- Awful! - NJMT
- I looked at it and don't thing that gives - a true indication of transcription skills.
  - How many of them do? - nm
- I took their test. - sm
  - Don't feel bad. - MTer
    - Yes, good point! - Thanks. - nm
  - Over 13 years of experience, 5 in acute care and I did the same as you. I confess.. - Whew!!! Now I feel better. I'm not alone.
    - Yeah, it was pretty nuts. - nm
    - Yes, lol! Feel the same. - sm
      - You would think the actual transcription portion, if - there is one, would be the most important thing.
      - I stated - sm
        So, how did you do on the test? - nm
        48 out of 50 - nm
        Sorry...should have been *It* stated - nm
        Oops, guess I was in a hurry....lol - nm
  - I took the test and scored - Kerri
    - I worship you. - nm
    - How much experience do you have? Thanks. - nm
      - No MT experience needed for test, really. Just good reference materials. - nm
    - Congrats! Just a question, did they ever ask you to type anything? - nm
      - Yes, typed 3 voice files - Kerri
        So all three you just filled in the blanks and didn't need special equipment? - Misha
        Thanks! Good to know...and good for you!!! Wish you the best! - nm
  - Well, I am soooo happy to see that I am not the - only one who took that test and
    - Maybe same experience - MT
    - So they let you test and then told you that they require SM - was thinking about it
      - Well, yes, if I had done better, they might have gone - further in the process. But I didn't. :) - nm
      - From what I recall - sm
  - Thanks for replying - 43/50 is not bad at all! - For that test! nm
    - Thanks. I felt like bashing my head against a wall - afterward. :D - nm
  - I took the Medware test also - gd
    - You're not alone! But, do you mean they don't type-test at all? - nm
      - It is an open book 50 question quiz - nm
      - Who knows? They might, but probably only if you - pass their objective test! - nm
  - Well I didn't get my score yet but it was ridiculous. - sm
    - There are many companies - sm
      - Did you take the test? - nm
        My response is below. - nm
      - I have 20 years in hon, and I was a recruiter! - It is a little over the top....try it! nm
        I did take the test, - sm
        having time - tested out
        How did you do on the test? - nm
        I scored 48 out of 50. - nm
    - Yes I agree, we're not MDs! - Carey
      - Also, anyone can look it all up. - But who has the time?!? lol... nm
        If you were truly interested in - sm
        Sure did think about that! But I know from experience - A true test of skill can only be........sm
        Not necessarily true. That is not a true test of skill. - sm
        Sorry dear. Been at this forever..test was not basic knowledge.... - sm
        I am not your dear! I am a veteran MT who has never taken - sheesh
        lol, and for 8 cpl! Now, that's funny. - nm
        not even. they offered me 7 cents!!grrr - samantha
        Now I'm glad I didn't do so well on the test. - All that for 7 cents. Sheesh. nm
        Even funnier! Pass THAT test and work for 7 cpl - They're out of their minds. nm
        Hogwash, that test is a bunch of - baloney.

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