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I would search several companies that have online testing

Posted By: and take those tests on 2005-10-26
In Reply to: Newly Graduate from Medical Office Occupations - Teresa

There are plenty of them. You do not have to have years of experience transcribing, but will have an opportunity to show them what you are capable of.

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Newly Graduate from Medical Office Occupations - Teresa
- Response for Teresa - please see inside. - Endiqua
  - Not true. Plenty of newbies get work everyday. - Please...
    - Then please share how newbies get work every day SM - Endiqua
- I would search several companies that have online testing - and take those tests
  - How do I find them? - Teresa

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online testing
at focusinfomatics.com They have online testing specifically for new people, and if you do well enough they will invite you into their training program.

online testing question

I can ace the objective parts of online tests, but when I get to the transcription part, I'm never sure whether they want you to just type everything verbatim--even if the dictator stumbles over words, corrects himself/herself mid-sentence, or really needs some punctuation for clarity's sake--or if they do, in fact, want you to edit "on the fly." Any advice is appreciated. Thanks very much!

testing with companies
What if you keep sending out resumes and never hear anything back? That's mostly what's been happening to me. It's very discouraging. I also got top grades in school, but all people want is experience.

Is it best to get the Stedman's spell checker before testing for companies?
I don't have this yet and am wondering if I should wait until I do before testing.

When taking the online test with companies...

...that offer it, is it acceptable to use reference materials. I didn't see anywhere on the page that I couldn't. Just askin'.

Testing for a new job
I am testing for a new job. Anyone know where I can find some reviews or quizes on passing written exams? I have been out of school for a while. I need this job, it has benefits.

Testing
Unless they specifically tell you not to, yes, it is acceptable, and in fact, expected.

Testing

Hey anyone have any clues to how you pass the test's. I have messed up 2 now.
They are fine all except one file, then you can't fingure hardly anything he says.Any help would be great!

what is testing like?
I second the summary given about testing for a job!

What is the testing like...I'm new!

Hello,

I just found this board today and have been sorting though the posts. What is the testing like when you apply for a job? So far I haven't gotten to that in my studies. I am studying from home and am curious what to expect. Thanks for your help.

Regarding testing - sm
Different companies have different types of testing. A lot of times when you apply on-line for a position, you will be asked to take a test during the process, usually general transcription questions, terminology, spelling, and some grammar questions as well. If the results of the on-line test are acceptable, you may get a call and may be given a verbal test. Then, you may be asked to download and transcribe a few reports. Most of the time, especially if you know your stuff, the testing isn't too bad.

Best of luck to you!

Testing ?'s
I recently finished an MT course, I haven't done any testing yet and would like to know if I can test myself and how? It seems like I'm really slow so I trying to find a job or networking is difficult, I'm still trying to figure out alot of the lingo everyone use.');>

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

re: testing
Hi Chris,

I just use this rule for testing, type verbatim exactly what is being dictated. If they dictate numbers for a list then type it, if they don't then don't type the numbers just paragraph form. I think they just want to see how accurate you are and how long it may take you if it is a timed test. They'll give you acct specifics if they hire you, just type verbatim and you should be safe!

God bless you in your job hunt and testing!

re: testing
Hi!

I usually just type verbatim and if they make a mistake correct it for grammar's sake. I think they look for seeing how you correct things as well. Unless the doc is extremely picky and you have been told to type EXACTLY what he says, I would correct any common sense mistakes.

Just my advice having taken tons of tests.

God bless!

Testing
MediVoxx has a test on its site, and if you do well on that, they send you more tests. There are other companies that have tests on their sites, too. MTdaily has a list of websites in all the States. Test with as many that you can.

Testing
Have you checked out the AHDI website? I think I remember finding information on their website about testing and employment. Also, they have an MT student forum that you might find helpful.

BTW, while perfection is a great thing to strive for, spell check will help out in the meantime! :)

Keep testing
There is a difference between typing speed and transcription speed. Good for you for practicing, but 97% accuracy is way too low.

Decrease your typing speed until you hit 100% accuracy all the time. Then, you can gradually increase it.

Get a copy of Cortez Peters' book, "Championship Keyboarding, Skillbuilding, and Applications," ISBN 0-07-049635-8. You can usually locate copies on eBay.

Sometimes, it is difficult to improve your keyboarding speed above a certain level due to "things" you learned way back that severely limit your speed.

That book is a keyboarding program which will just about guarantees to improve your speed as far as you are able, AND do it quickly.

Follow the directions EXACTLY. Begin at the beginning (lesson 1), even though you "know" this stuff already. Pretend you've never keyed before -- learn it like it is brand new. He'll tell you to key letter by letter -- DO IT letter by letter, no matter what anyone else has taught you. Do all the exercises exactly. Do all the corrective exercises exactly. You don't need to rush or try to "go fast," either. Do them only as fast as you can do them WITHOUT making mistakes, and try to relax and let it happen, rather than forcing it. With consistent practice, you'll be over 60 in a few weeks, and the book can take you to over 120 IF you follow it exactly. People have been known to increase 20 wpm in two or three weeks.

Good luck to you!

Job testing
Since graduating Allied, they have given me several job leads. I feel bad that you feel that way. Have they sent you any companies to apply with? I was of the understanding, upon enrollment, that they would assist in finding a job but that was it. If you would like, I will forward the leads they send me. Just send me your email. I have been sending out atleast 4 or 5 resumes a day, and testing atleast once or twice a week since I finished last month. Some are from them; however alot of them are leads I found on my own. Best of lu7ck.

Testing for jobs

I know exactly what you are going through. Even after being an MT for almost 3 years give or take a few months, it can still be hard to get a foot in the door. Keep checking this site for openings and call around to the hospitals and clinics to see what service the use. Each time you test, you are getting a tad more experience in your belt...

Good Luck and keep trying!!!

testing for employment

Previous post said, if you test for a national and fail they make you wait 6 months before testing again.

Which national companies offer employment based on pre-employment testing results? ???

One reason I wanted to get into MT is that you get paid for exactly what and how much you DO and I hoped that my skills would speak for themselves when I tested for a position. But if every company wants to know what school you graduated from and how many years of experience you have, then I might as well have a liberal arts degree.

For those of us new, all this "3 years", "5 years" experience stuff is going to leave us dead in the water if we don't get an in somewhere.

Thanks for any reply.

Testing specifics

Hi everyone! I'm a new MT awaiting my final exam results and was hoping someone could outline for me the testing procedures most companies put you through. I just want to make sure I'm as prepared as possible before I start applying (once I get my certificate of course).

How long are the tests usually? Are they usually dictation only or are there separate written q&a's? Can you use research materials? Are they timed?

Any info you could share would be very appreciated. I'm expecting my exam results any day now and I want to get rolling immediately with job hunting.

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Question about MT testing

I plan to start testing again and sending out resumes for an MT job. I have a question about testing, though. Since all companies test applicants as part of the prehire process and there are so many different types of tests between them, do they randomly change the tests between applicants and testing or do they keep the same tests? Who has friendlier tests? I've got one year's MT experience. Just wondering if anyone knows or would be able to offer insight. Thanks in advance.

how does a new MT start testing?
How does a new MT take tests to prove to employers she can do the work?

Start testing and see what happens ...
Good luck!!!

In testing I don't see an issue either way, but in
real dictation q.d. should always be daily. Putting q.d. after a medication is where there was an issue that caused it to be changed to daily to start with.

You can do a search on...

the Better Business Bureau or Google them. That's what I have done in the past.

Good luck with your job search!!!

What do I search for?
I've searched for people looking for independent contractors, but they are generally companies. I'm wondering if there are searches that others have done for a doctor looking for an independent contractor and not just companies and I'm wondering if anyone else has had success in doing so, anywhere on the internet and not just here?

Do a Search!
This subject is broached EVERY DAY (along with "I can't find a job....help!"). Do a search, you'll find plenty of information. Research is one of the top things MTs have to excel in to be any good.

Search
If you type the company name into the Google search box on the main page and click the Search MtStars, you will get a bunch of posts that have the name of that company in them. You can also search the company boards.

search
There is search box right above all the posts. If you type in your school name, it should archive all the posts about that school. :)

How goes the search?
It's tough, but you'll find something. I got a spot with Medquist a year ago. I also worked for Sten-Tel for a while as an IC. Not too bad, mostly VR there, and they treated me well, but I didn't want to be an IC. Needed insurance.

Maybe we can help with the search

I have looked at many MT forums on the web and have seen the same things over and over about the frustrations of the job search for New Graduates. In response to these messages and posts, I have put together a comprehensive Essential Tips Guidebook which features useful information to assist with the job search. At Focus Infomatics we are starting to hand these guidebooks out to anyone struggling to find a position that applies to one of our jobs. This guidebook contains helpful topics such as: a background of what to expect in the search, lists of companies and websites to find jobs, MT forums and groups to network, putting together a resume, interview techniques, earning and wage estimates and much much more. I am confident this guidebook will help and anyone who would like a copy, can email or call me and we will email it right out. There is no costs or obligations of any kind for this guidebook, only to let us know if it did in fact help you.

We hope this will assist anyone searching for a new position!

thanks
Matt
781-565-4648
matthew.liptak@nuance.com

Help with your job search

We hope this will assist anyone searching for a new position!

thanks
Matt
781-565-4648
matthew.liptak@nuance.com

Job Search
Thank you Judy. I go to mtjobs everyday, but I have never been to the other one you're suggesting. I'll try it out.

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!!!

Might try testing with SOAP Transcription. nm
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I did a search on Google for
entertainment transcription and several companies came up. Most of them are based in California and require that you live withing 30 minutes driving distance from the location of the transcription company. See www.transcripts.net, also see www.indeed.com, there are similar jobs posted on this site.

Do a THOROUGH search on this site.....
Especially in March, May, and July of this year.

Please search the New MT board. There
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Do a search on Focus...sm
You will be interviewed by US employees, tested by US employees, and be working with off-shore employees with heavy accents both spoken and written. I wouldn't work for them. You make your own choice after searching the archives.

M-Tec grad. Do they actually help you with the job search?

Anyone who graduated from M-Tec--

Do they actually help with the job search or just provide the list of partners they work with on the website? When I first graduated from M-Tec., I went through the list of partners, applied to several, and had been called back and offered jobs at all. I stupidly took a job with a company that I can honestly say I hate so far (and have only worked for 2 weeks there) and can't see it getting much better in the near future.

I remember getting an e-mail from someone--Kathy, Susan, Karen...can't remember who it was now because my entire e-mail account was wiped out and I lost that e-mail--but whoever it was told me that if I was having trouble finding a job to let them know and they would help out. I went through the list again, reapplied to many of the companies, applied to several that I had not seen before, and have not heard from any of them now!

I don't know if a lot of companies are just not hiring right now or what is going on. Nothing has changed about me and before I was getting calls and e-mail daily offering me positions. Should have taken one of those instead of holding out for this crappy one. Oh, and I think the issue is also that I only want to work about 15-20 hours a week and a lot of companies are FT only.

If they help other than providing a list, could someone tell me who I need to contact since I can't find the information anymore? Thanks!

New Grad Job Search
Ive been reading this forum for days and everyday I get more and more discouraged. Today I found a post about PCDI, which is the school I attend. I feel confident in the education I am receiving. They send me emails outlining any mistakes I may have made, and I truly am learning from my mistakes with their help. I've begun the job hunt and am not having much luck. Everytime I come across another company, I check them here and almost all of them seem to be 'bad compaies'. Are there ANY good companies to work for? I've read the archives and have seen all the bad things about all the companies. But being a newbie and in need of experience, would be such a terrible thing to gain that experience from a "bad" company? I don't want to set myself up for failure, but I deperately need some experience. I have noticed Trans am hires newbies. I have read all the negative comments about them. But being in need of experience, isnt experience from a not-so-good company be better than no experience? Help please!!!

If you search the archives...
You will also find that many of their students DID pass employment tests and DID find employment. It is all up to the individual. I have said this before, and I will say it again... There are many MTs who never even went through MT school. After you find your first job (I suggest searching for an in-house, local position first), stick with it for 2 years if you can. At that point, employers more than likely will not even ask what school you attended. They will see that you have on-the-job experience. Again, it is up to YOU to decide whether your career in MT will be successful or not.

any resources for job search

Hello! I'm a new grad and have been on the job hunt for nearly a month. Are there any resource that I could purchase to help find a place willing to hire a new grad?

Thanks

Whee! Have you started testing yet? Congrats! nm
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Or rather, newbies that do extremely well on their testing, not necessarily
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Most jobs only want 2 yrs of experience. Start testing again and
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You can search the archives for info
The one I found said it was a reputable company. You can Google, too.

Do an extensive search on the internet... (sm)
and also locally, and test with everyone that allows you to. A lot of companies say they will not hire newbies but some are willing to waive the experience requirement if you test well. Good luck to you!

Scroll down and search this web site - sm

The best schools I know of are M-Tec and Andrews. You get what you pay for. Their grads never have problems finding employment after graduation. Best of luck.

Why don't you search out something local on-site

Most companies will not let you use your "school" time as experience.

I am no expert on the hiring processes, but new MTs need more attention which costs the company more money to pay QA. It is sad, but all new MTs get lumped together it seems.

What suggestions does the school have for you at ths point? Unfortunately, if you did not attend Career Step, M-Tec, or Andrews, you may have to work harder to find that first break in this field.

MT is not what it used to be. You'd have been better off to become a biller/coder and find a job at home.