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I graduated the beginning of Nov. Email me if you like. nm

Posted By: EmmaT on 2009-03-06
In Reply to: MT jobs - Angela

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We all struggle in the beginning.
A year from now, you'll wonder what was so hard. It takes time to coordinate your new MT eyes, ears and fingers while listening to mish-mush speakers and looking up half the things they could not pronounce. Well, maybe they are not all mish-mush speakers. But, if you are really new, you are in a new learning phase of your career and this part takes some time too. Don't knock yourself out just yet.
I graduated from USCI and had a job before I graduated, but....
I already had a BS and MA in education and five years of teaching experience, not to mention my own tutoring business before I went to MT. That's what got me my job, I know that for a fact. (All three of my employers have commented on my "great resume".)

If you can't afford to start over with another school like Andrews or M-Tec (I forget the other Big Three school), I suggest you go to ebay and buy some extra tapes to use for practice and include those in your resume. For example, I realized about 3/4 of the way into my studies that I had not done enough research on my school. I bought HPI/SUM tapes from Ebay, AAMT tapes from Ebay, and I forget what else. I did a TON of extra work. My resume looked great, and I did get a job with no problem.

It's not impossible. USCI or AHP does not mean a death sentence, it just means that you have to work harder to impress.

If you want a copy of my resume, just email me. I did have all three employers comment on it, and I have been in my current position for almost a year now.

Good luck!
Just graduated.........

I am now looking for work. Most employers want


you to have actual experience, which I do, but


the training does not count. So now I have to find


someone who will hire me. Are there any companies


that recent grads?


I just graduated
J--I just graduated, so now I am on the hunt!
I had a job 3 mos before I graduated from AHP, but...
I would still recommend one of the Big Three if I had it to do over again. I had no problems getting a job as an AHP grad, however.
I graduated from CS...sm
and I had 3 job offers within one week, all for work-at-home positions. I had the same concerns at first, since CS was so much cheaper, but I read about how many of their grads were getting work-at-home jobs right away, so I went with it. I felt totally prepared to work, and my employer has been very happy with my work.
Soon to be Graduated !!!

Well I am waiting for my final exam to come back and I will be graduated and looking for a job !!!! Woohoo....


I went through a long grooling course with M-Tech but I loved it !!!


Wish me luck


I graduated AHP and...
I have 2 jobs I love, one for a local doctor and a long-distance account for a hospital. I have received no complaints so far about my work.
If you graduated from one of the MT schools
that are recognized by employers as turning out job-ready MTs, you will have no difficulty at all finding a job. If you graduated from one of the schools advertised by the likes of has-been TV personalities, you will likely have difficulty finding work. That is because employers have had bad experiences with graduates of those schools (even the ones with As). If employers are not familiar with the school that trained you, they will likely not be willing to take a chance either, so you will need to look locally. Try small clinics, one-doctor offices, places that may not have such stringent requirements for training. That way, you can get that all-important experience in a lower-stress environment. Good luck to you.
Almost graduated and have questions
Hi everyone! I am new on this board and will soon receive my certification. I have one more semester to go with an internship and everything. I have a few questions though.

1. Is it wise to start posting your resume before you graduate , and if so, how much time before you graduate do you recommend starting this?

2. For a new MT, what is a reasonable rate of pay either per line or per hour?

3. Do the grades you make in school really make a difference? I have a 4.0, but some people tell me that they don't even look at how well you did in your classes.

4. How do you know a real online transcription company from a scam? I'm sorry, but I didn't even know that transcription scams existed before seeing some threads about it here.

5. (last one I promise) I am doing an internship for someone local this last semester, does this really count as experience or do you always have to do internships with the company you get a job with before actually becoming an employee?

Thanks to anyone who responds in advance!
Graduated from M-TEC in 2001 -
Been working at home doing acute care as an IC ever since! 
I graduated M-Tec Today

Woo Hoo !!!!!


I graduated in July...(sm)
...and had a job within a week of graduating. I completed the M-Tec program and didn't have any problem whatsoever. If you're an M-Tec or Andrews grad, make sure you put that in the subject line of your email!
Yes, I graduated from Allied
I graduated on Aug. 3, 2006, and it only took me a week to find a job. I just found a list of MT companies, applied, and tested at every one that would allow me to. You know, a year later, I don't work from home anymore, but I work at an Air Force base hospital making a lot of money. Just stick in there and apply everywhere you can.
I also graduated from Allied... sm
I found a full-time per diem position fairly quickly at my local hospital. However, they downsized a few weeks later and the four of us in per diem positions were let go. So I can TOTALLY relate to your frustration, as I am now also again looking. Hang in there, the jobs are out there.

Honestly, if you just graduated, you
would be doing your self a great disservice by working so little. There is still a lot to learn once you start working, and it will be very difficult to get up to speed working just a few hours a day or 1 day a week.

Also, a lot of companies will not hire a new grad at less than full time, and what you are asking to do amounts to less than 10 hours of work per week even at newbie speed.
After I graduated, I took about a month off.
When I started applying I was hired, the day after I began sending out my resume.
Just graduated.....where should I start?

Tomorrow night is my last class. The school does not help with finding jobs. Any suggestions as to where I should start looking?


I saw a posting for PT entry-level MT position with Rider & Associates, Inc. Does anyone know who they are and are they reliable?


I was told by a former graduate form my school to look out some companies are not cracked up to be what they seem.


If you graduated from CareerStep, M-TEC, or Andrews,
But there are other good schools too. Those are just the well-known online ones. Just keep applying and applying--and ACE those tests. Make sure your resume is EXCELLENT. You'll find something. Good luck!
I have been working from home since the day I graduated!
I had numerous companies wanting me to test with them. The ladies I know who graduated at the same time I did echo similar experiences. I have also made excellent money. With the right training, the ability to be a good MT, and the drive, it can be done!
Can someone that graduated from Allied please respond...
Can someone that graduated from Allied please respond... I really want to here from current or graduated students.

Thank you.
I graduated from Penn Foster sm
I recently started my first MT job after graduating in December 2008. Because of this course, I felt right at home with transcribing hospital reports, which seemed to surprise my new employer. Penn Foster taught me the basics, and I've been able to apply what I've learned to looking up unfamiliar words, etc.

Good luck with whatever you decide!
I graduated from CAI years ago, always had work since
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I agree with the variable factor...I graduated
5 years ago from a community college program and was hired immediately at a national company. Started out making maybe 26,000; after 5 years with same company and many, many macros I finally made 36.5 for the year and that is with health benefits for entire family taken out plus extra taxes so we won't ever owe money.

Just make a whole lot of expansions, and if you get QA feedback be sure to note your blanks as they do pop up again.

Hope this helps.
graduated almost a year ago from a "Big 3" and nada
I graduated almost a year ago from a "Big 3" school and have had no luck. I am thinking I have to go for my CMT to get a second look. Ridiculous!
Until every American MT is working who wants to, and is qualified, for a living wage and affordable, quality health care benefits, NO MT work should be going outside the US. Get on it, Obama!
6 or 7 cents? :::snorting::: I made 7.5 at the job I landed even BEFORE I graduated from (lm)

The School That Dare Not Speak Its Name.  I then left that job for another one making 8 cents.  I am now making 8 cents a line from home, and my one-year anniversary of graduating from MT training is not until May. 


Six or seven cents?  Not in THIS life.  And I have had NO trouble finding jobs.  I still get people calling me based on the resumes I sent out back when I first started looking, and I have to tell them I am no longer looking for work. 


Nice try, MTSO.  But trying to convince people to work for 6 or 7 cents a line shouldn't play as long as some of us are here to bring a little reality into the situation. 


I have finally graduated and accepted a position! I'm so excited!
For all of you still in school, don't give up!  Get stubborn, work hard, and it will happen!  Good Luck to all!! 
I agree! I had 5 job offers before I even graduated! Just make sure you test well... nm
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Sent you an email. nm
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I sent you an email (nm)
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email me
Hi Lisa, Email me directly please.
I sent you an email.
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I sent you an email
nm.
Email me, I may have something for you...

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Please do not post email addresses. Those who wish to email can use the provided email option below.   Cher/Moderator


 


Email me, I might be able to help you.

email address


NOW i have my email address in there if you want it, sheeeesh LOL


email 'em
admin@mtstars.com
goldbird@mtstars.com

those are 2 I know of

send me an email - nm
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I replied to your email (nm)
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Nicole, I sent you an email (nm)
:)
Email attachment

You should have a button where you compose your email to attach files. Click on that and it will take you to a window where you can browse files.  Click on that and select where your file is (desktop, folder, computer, etc.) then open the file you want to attach and your computer will do the rest, very easy once you do it once.  Your computer walks you through it most of the way.


I just learned how to do it myself, all by myself!;) 


Good luck, and if you need more help, just ask. :)


I did email the owner
a couple of weeks ago and asked her if I was doing okay. She said to keep doing what I am doing because I am doing just fine. That was before I noticed that they were all looking at my reports. I really like this company, and the people are all very nice. I guess I just need to talk to the owner again before I have an anxiety attack over this. Thank you.
Here I am. See if clicking my email here
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Responded by email
I responded by email now to both of you.  Hopefully, I will hear from both of you tomorrow.  Thanks! 
Elaine, please email me. sm
edgeofthewoodz@comcast.net
Thanks for the email diz. YES; even walnuts!
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So if I had to do an encrypted email,
could I do that from yahoo, etc?
Newly graduated MT - is it possible to find part-time acute work?

I was wondering if anyone has had any success finding part-time, IC, acute work as a new MT?


re: googling their email addy

I googled it and got nothing.  It was a rather generic gmail address, which was another flag.  Well, I emailed them with a few questions about the training (whether it was paid, local and guaranteed employment) and guess I will see. 


Something more promising is available through the job office of the local tech school where I did a certificate - $10/hr (that is good here) for MT, working at home, and grads from the program I took (med coding - though it was not very throrough on the coding end of things) are allowed to apply.  Guess they aren't that picky?  But hey, if it is offered, I will take it!


I am putting in for that tonight via email and see if the job office will refer me to the employer. 


Thanks for your opinion.  If they email back I will let you know what they said. 


Do you have an email? I'm a new MT dying for work!!!
so glad to find an MT placement person and you came to the rite board!! Please, what is your company and how do I get ahold of you??!!