Another frustrated graduate
Posted By: Jan on 2005-08-05
In Reply to: Frustrated Newbi - NGS
Where did you get hired for at home work for entry-level position?
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Frustrated
E-mail me - trinnyti@yahoo.com.
VERY frustrated,,,
Does ANYONE know of a company that will hire new grads for positions? I have been looking for months and haven't found one yet. PLEASE let me know...
frustrated
hello everyone! I recently graduated from PCDI's school of medical transcription. I am having a difficult time finding anyone that will hire new MT's. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have applied at several places however i continue to get the response that there are no entry level positions available. Thank you
frustrated
thank you all for your emails and replies - I greatly appreciate the support.
MT Frustrated
When you first are hired, what % of accuracy are you supposed to start with. I am new and it is taking me forever to figure out what the doctor is saying. Do employers expect you to know it all or do they give you wiggle room? HMMMMM! Are you able to make some mistakes on words you cant figure out. I can see that if you have been doing this a while you know more terminolgy and it is way easier. What about the newbies!!!!!!!!!!!!
Frustrated
 I know there have been many postings from newbies searching for jobs. I know there are a lot of us out there. I am getting really frustrated because everyone wants experience and the only way to achieve that is from getting the chance to develop experience. I graduated the CS program through Everett Community College in December. I did try Medquist, but they informed me that they are not currently seeking entry-level employees. I have applied for Healthscribe, passed the skills/objective portion of the test, but have not heard back on the transcription portion of the test. I have applied for Spheris and heard nothing back. That seems to be the biggest problem so far---not hearing back or not allowing me to test for lack of experience. I have searched all over the internet for local jobs and I cannot seem to find anyone in the Nashville, TN area looking for MTs. Can anyone shed some light on the situation? Should I give up hope?
looking for job and getting frustrated....
no one wants to give newbies a chance. It is really getting to me. They don't even respond to your emails. If anyone has any insight please let me know.
Frustrated!!
I finished school in March of this year but still can not find a job. After looking over several posts and other websites all I am finding is that you can not get a job starting out if you did not graduate from one of the top three schools. So I am considering looking into M-Tec but I guess the idea of having thrown $10,000 down the drain angers me. Should I keep looking for a job with the education I have now or accept the loss and start trying to figure out how I can afford to go back to school again. Single mom.
frustrated
I'm looking for an internship! I would love to land one that pays even if its next to nothing. I know I need extra training, but I am not looking to pay anymore money out for programs at this time. If anyone knows of companies that are willing to train or anyone willing to mentor me please email me. I'm also working a part time job right now so I will try to get back to you within a day or two. Thanks!
frustrated
Finally a hospital trans. position opens up in my area, but sadly they only want experienced MTs and I of course have none. Can someone please give me some advice on the best places to try to gain some experience in this field.
DON'T GET FRUSTRATED
For encouragement and direction to start your OWN Independent Contract business, check out www.medical-transcription-at-home.com
Sign up for the "5 day mini course". If it catches your eye, and you are nearing the end of training I would consider her booklet with all the details of how she started and helped others start their own business.
Frustrated new MT
I just finished school and did an internship with a company who wants to hire me now. I have seen how hard it is to get a job after completing MT school and so I am wondering if I am crazy for contemplating telling them no. They have offered .03/.06 per line and from what I have read this is pretty low.
I am still quite slow and while I know I will get faster with time I also realize that I would be working for next to nothing for 8 hours a day for quite awhile.
Please advise.
Frustrated Newbie
I am a recent graduate of a Medical Transcription Course and I am having a difficult time trying to find a company to hire a "newbi." Is there anyone that may have advise for the new graduates. Thank for the advise.
Frustrated Newbi
Hang in there, it is frustrating. I applied and tested probably 20+ times before I finally got hired. I now have a work from home entry level position. Yippee!!! You just have to be patient, which is not always easy to do.
Frustrated response
Medquist will hire you out of school as well as Spheris. Go to Mtjobs.com and click on the red bubble (search jobs) good luck
Another Frustrated Newbie
Hey everybody. I'm another recent grad who is having problems finding a job  . I went to a community college that uses Career Step's program but expands on it by having instructors, vocab lists, templates, "cheat sheets," and assigned homework. Actually, one of my instructors was AAMT's 2005 president, Miss Kim B.
I'm a little confused as to whether I completed Career Step's program or not. I'm a member of their student forum and have a CS username and password, but I've been selecting "community college" for my schooling. I do mention CS in my resume, though.
Would this make a difference since CS is an AAMT-approved school and the community college is not? I graduated with High Honors and was #2 in Advanced Transcription, but no one wants to hire me.
Sorry so long, I'm getting a bit frustrated and doubtful.
Really frustrated. Considering VLC's refresher course.
No, I did not go to one of the three best schools and did not know in advance that I should have gone to one of those three. However, I did complete my MT training and am working for peanuts. Now that I've got a year in, I've been trying to test for a better job. I can't seem to pass the preemployment tests now. I have been doing quite well with my low paying MT job (not an offshore company). So, how can I be so bad on these tests?
I've been thinking of taking VLC's refresher course. Has anyone else taken this? Would it be worth the money? Isn't VLC the third best online school? I'd really appreciate any suggestions here except that I should have went to the best schools in the first place because I already know that now and your are right. Can VLC's refresher program help and will MT companies recognize it as worthy?
Frustrated with newbie testing
So when newbies, like myself, test with some companies, why, when we are done with the test and send it in are the only messages we get, "sorry, you do not meet our requirements." Or, NOTHING!! from any of the companies that we test for?! In order to get experience in this field, we need to be hired somewhere!! And, if we don't exactly meet the requirements, a little bit of advises on what needs to be worked on to come up to par would be helpful. Testing and getting little to no response gets old and discouraging. Makes me wonder, sometimes, why I even bothered to put in the time for school sometimes when this is the outcome!! So to all prospective employers, please be a little more forthcoming on helping us newbies out with what we need to do to land a job or get more experience. I am done venting for now!!!
AHP Graduate
Hi! I graduated from AHP last July. I found a job before graduating. In my opnion, I feel getting a job depends 50% on the course and 50% on the individual. I have been working for 1 year now and at times had 2 jobs at once. I had a hard time getting people to let me test, and I believe that is where the challenge is if you take the AHP course. When companies sees an Andrews or M-Tech graduate they won't hesitate to let them test. Good luck! If you need any help just let me know!
New Graduate
Hello All,
I am a newly graduate from a Technical College in Little Rock, AR. I am seeking part-time employment from an online company that provides the equipment necessary. I am also willing to take a pay decrease or even volunteer work for the experience in exchange. Does anyone know of a company whom I may contact? Serious replies or employers only please.
New Graduate MT
Hello everyone I am a new graduate from Career Step Medical Transcription and I am looking for an entry-level position, if anyone knows of any companies looking for someone that is eager to get started with their career please feel free to e-mail the information to me. Thank you.
New Graduate
Can anyone tell me where I can find work (any) from home that hire new graduates?
I also am a CAI graduate...
and the course only seems to have a bad rep on these boards. Everytime I have ever posted about them, it has been pulled. The moderate has denied this, but it's true. I don't know why it is looked down upon, except that it isn't one of the "big 3". It is a reasonably-priced, in-depth course and I learned a lot and was contacted the day after I graduated by a national company to test. I am still working for them.
New graduate
Hi Everyone.
I just completed a Medical Transcription and Billing course, and I was wondering how to get a job when everyone wants 3+ years experience. Does anyone have a company they can suggest to me that works with recent graduates???
Thanks so much for your help!!
new graduate
I know Northeast Transcription will waive the experience requirement if you pass their test. They pay on a 70-character line which amounts to making a little less but you could always start with them to gain experience then move on to something else.
New graduate looking for first job
Hello,
I am a new MT graduate and having a hard time trying to find work because of lack of experience. Does any one have any tips or suggestions to help me out?
Job for new graduate
No list given by my school. I attended a community college that I thought was a good program and now after reading all these posts I should have enrolled in an online program. It Would have saved me gas and babysitter money! Thanks for the advice on on being persistent, I am at it every day.
New graduate
I have just passed and received my certificate and am still finding it hard to find a job due to everyone wanting experience. Any helpful hints out there? Kathy
New Graduate
I have just recently graduated from MT school. I am getting discouraged about finding a job in this highly competive field. Does anyone know of any companies hiring new MT's out of school?
graduate
This may be irrelevant, but UW-Madison accepted my Penn Foster High School diploma and transcript. UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is an accredited nation-wide university. I am currently in my junior year and I am grateful to Penn Foster, to this day, that they have helped paved the way to my receiving a higher education at a nation-wide competitive university.
M-TEC graduate
Yes, there is a syllabus that you follow at your own pace. There are scheduled online classes, but you do not have to attend them live. I learned many things that have helped me on the job from these classes by reading the class notes (transcript of the class) at my own convenience. In fact, I have gone back since I graduated from time to time to review classes that interest me.
New here and about to graduate next week
Hi..
I'm new here.
My name is Danielle, Dani for short. I'm an almost newly-graduated medical transcriptionist student. i will finish my one year course from GTCC in Jamestown, NC next week. I've already started looking for work.
I have one question though...as a newly graduated MT, where are the best places to look for work? the only major transcription experience i have is through the 10 week internship that was required of the program that I am enrolled in. Any suggestions or advice would be helpful. Dani from Greensboro, NC
What MT school did you graduate from?
That will make a difference in what you need to do now.
New graduate looking for employment.
Hi,
I am a new graduate that is having a difficult time finding companies that are hiring new MTs. I have put in numerous resumes with "not enough experience" replies. Does anyone have suggestions on companies that are willing to give new MTs a chance.
MTEC graduate
I graduated from MTEC in April of this year. I received an extensive list of companies willing to test me as a new grad. Upon testing with my chosen companies, I received multiple job offers. I was able to go to work for my 1st choice company. I am a bit of a skeptic too, especially when it comes to investing hard-earned money, but you can't go wrong with MTEC. Call and speak with Kathy or Susan. They will be more than happy to answer all of your questions. I wish you well with your decision.
New Graduate Going CRAZY!
Hello,
I am a new MT. I am so frustrated about finding employment that I really do not know what to do anymore? I have tried all local hospitals, offices, and companies. I just feel that this field may not have been the best step in my life? I am proud of myself, yet every test I take seems to kick me down lower than I am right now... are there any companies that do hire new MT graduates without making a 98 on the testing? I made a 87 on a test that required 90!I just do not know where to go from here?
If any MT out there could offer me overflow work or guide me in a new direction, I would be ever so grateful!
New MT graduate still looking for work
Hello,
Im a new graduate still looking for work!! Please if anyone know of a company that is hiring please let me know A.S.A.P. I would really apprecitate it.
Thanks,
Sonnett
M-TEC graduate support
Hi Trina
I sent you a private message, but would be happy to talk with you further about looking for placement. I see that you have been employed since graduation, but I think what I am hearing is that you are not happy with your choice of companies and would like to make some changes? If you would email me, we can talk more about some options. M-Tec graduates have support for a lifetime, so don't forget to check the COC and graduate forums for some additional assistance.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Susan
Happy CS graduate
I'm a graduate of Career Step and have to say I'm very happy with the education I received from them. I didn't get the textbooks, so I can't comment on those. I studied completely online. I don't know much about Andrews or M-Tech except that they are very good schools. If I hadn't gone with Career Step I would have chosen one of them. Someone mentioned the graded/comparison difference between the schools and I think that would probably be one of the main differences. I think to like Career Step you have to be a very independent studier. Someone who just likes to be given the material and left alone to get it done unless you ask for help. That's me . I graduated from CS in 2004 and have never had to buy textbooks for additional education. I've bought resource books but not because of something lacking in my education but because that's one of the things that goes along with being a successful MT, but what I learned from CS is what I took with me into the workforce and it has been all I've needed to successfully find and keep an IC position where my boss was very pleased with my work. Eventually, I decided to go the employee route and found a job with one of the largest companies. I've had no problems or worries doing my job. There are a lot of opinions out there. You will either love Career Step or hate it. I've very seldom seen anyone "on the line" or "undecided". They have a definite opinion one way or the other. I think that's a compliment in itself. I'd much rather have someone "like" me or "hate" me. No in between or lukewarm for me.
I'm an EvCC Graduate
I graduated in 2006 and had 2 jobs 3 months after graduating. The instructors are really nice and helpful. A couple of my "classmates" made a Yahoo! Group for EvCC students and alumni.
Sometimes hire students before they graduate. nm
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Any one graduate or know about U.S. Career institute
I am almost through the medical transcription course through U.S. Career institute. Does anyone know anything about them?
What transcription school did you graduate from?
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You do not have to be a graduate from one of the "top three schools" to get a job!! sm
I went to the VLC and had a job BEFORE I graduated. It has been almost three years now and I have never, ever had a problem with my education or landing a great job!! Please, do not listen to all the hype about the so called top three schools. Concentrate on what you did learn at your school. Apply that to what is needed in the MT world. Apply to everything out there whether it is in house or in your home! I applied to every job that stated 2 years experience or under when I was starting out, unless the ad specifically stated No newbies. Once you start testing with the companies you will eventually land something. While you are waiting and testing for employment keep up on your studies. Keep typing and use dictation tapes you have from your school. That way you wont be sitting idle while waiting for a job. It can be done WITHOUT going to the big three schools. Good luck to you and keep your chin up....and fingers typing!!
You have to graduate from one of their partnered schools
nm
USCI graduate support
Have you tried calling the Grad Services Department?
Allied/ Soon-to-be new graduate question
Has anyone had any experience with Allied? I am completing my training through them and although they have been very helpful, I have regretted my decision to go to school there (after reading numerous message boards, they simply are not the best school but it’s too late now!) Anyhow, I am looking for anyone who is currently going though OR graduated from Allied's MT program. I would love some helpful suggestions on how to get a job after graduation (the famous question!) Allied suggested that I pay 900 bucks to be placed in their "lifetime career assistance program" which assists you with your resume and helps you find a job. Does anyone think it's worth the $$$? Has anyone graduated from Allied and found a job? If so, please respond!! ANY SUGESTIONS from MT's would be greatly appreciated-I feel like I'm in the dark and don't want to make another bad decision!!! Thanks a bunch!
also a recent graduate and jobless
I really think we have to take into account the times and hope to see a little economic recovery soon. I have been told that things typically pick up in January. It seems a lot of recent grads are in the same boat.
I'm a Penn Foster Graduate sm
I graduated from Penn Foster in December 2008 and found an MT job within two months after graduating. Before you consider your education from there a total waste, my suggestion would be to apply to some of the companies who don't require two years of experience and see how you do on their tests. If you aren't passing them, then you probably should consider additional education.
If you pass them and the only thing stopping you is lack of experience, you might want to give it a bit of time and continue to apply to every company you can find who will take on a newbie.
Good luck to you!
New graduate desperately needing work!!!
Hello everyone.
I will be graduating with my technical certificate on December 17. I have been looking high and low for somewhere that will give me a chance since I have no experience. Does anyone have any clue where I can start. I would really prefer to work from home but if not I will survive. I have 2 children and it would make my life alot easier. Please help!!!!
What equipment would be best for my to have one my own in order to help me get work?
Desperate
Distance learners--how long did it take to graduate?
I am enrolled in a program right now that is supposed to take 9 months, but I am now on my 14th month (I think I am close to graduation now). I was just curious as to how long it has taken others to graduate who took MT distance learning courses. Thank you.
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