Why not first try with other kinds of transcription
Posted By: Anon. on 2008-07-23
In Reply to: Getting discouraged.. - Ashley U.
If you are a good transcriptionists there are companies that hire "general" transcriptists to do all kinds of work--interviews, insurance interviews, focus groups, etc. I would start here and learn the process of applying for work, testing, and all that. This is a big part to learn when applying for online work. Some of these services also do medical transcription and you could back in that way. Just Google words like insurance transcription, focus group transcription, business transcription and you will be surprised what you will find. Don't just sit and wait for medical. These companies would give you great training and exposure to working on web platforms and QA and that kind of thing. You have every shot in the world to do this as a starting point. Most services like this want some experience and may start you low but you've got to start somewhere. Then you can start filling up your resume to show you at least have worked for some services. In the meantime you can poke around trying to test/apply with some MTSOs. Are there any services in your area you could sub for? Best of luck.
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They remembered you. They took time to send SOMETHING. Be glad and grateful. Did you send them anything?
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Your sure sound sour grapes about them.
Where do you work now if you don't mind my asking. Are you happy?
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