Internship or possible employment

• Internship or possible employment - Mildred Trent
  • CPC certified? - Peggy
    • CPC certification - Mildred Trent
      • That could be your problem in getting a job. - SM
      • There has to be an apprentice SM - around the block
        • Also, coding education/certification will not get SM - around the block
          • Wrong, you CAN get a job with education. - Peggy
            • I said in my post that she can't get - around the block
              • She said she had both coding and MT training - SM
      • What organization is the CPC from? - Peggy
        • Certification - Mildred Trent
          • That is a completely different - scenario
      • I don't get it. - confused
        • Certification - Mildred Trent
          • Certification - Mildred Trent

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This is my first post.  I not only am a recent graduate, but also live where I do not have cable or DSL available.  Does anyone have any suggestions of companies that I could contact that do not require this?  I have satellite available.  Thanks for any suggestions.

I am a recent grad. I graduated with a GPA of an A.

Is there any company that hires new grads?

So far, I have not found any.

Thank you.

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.

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.

H.  Just keep trying.  You will eventually find something.  Are you only willing to work from home, or is outside the home an option?

As far as from the home, there are several companies who may give you a chance if you pass their test.  Some of the criteria for some of them may say "3 years + acute experience" or something like that, and that may be so.  However, some at-home jobs may say that on their criteria but may still give you a chance.  Just keep sending in your resumes and testing with reputable sites.  It may take a while -- maybe even a few months -- but you will eventually find something.  Good luck!!  :)

Hello everyone.  I am a newbie.  Not long ago I posted about having three job opportunities and how happy and fortunate I felt.  I turned one down because the pay was excrutiatingly low--even for a newbie!  The other was occasional part-time work for a day or two every month or so.  I accepted that.  Then I accepted a part-time IC position, which is what I really wanted.

Everything seemed fine--I was so happy.  I took three different tests with this company (which I passed with high marks), an online interview, and a telephone interview.  I went through two training sessions on the company software.  And I signed all my contracts.  Now....I have heard NOTHING from them.  No letter.  No introduction to my editor.  No acknowledgement whatsoever.  I've emailed them assuring my eagerness to work with them.  But I've gotten silence.  It has only been a few days, but still, doesn't it seem strange?  In any other job I've had (all non-MT related), when I was hired, it was definite.

What should I do?  Should I email them again?  Should I send a letter via snail mail?  Should I call?  I hesitate to do that because it's a fairly large company and I don't even know if the receptionist will know who I am, since I never actually started working for the company!

I can't tell you how excited I was about this.  I felt like I really "hit it off" with the company, if you know what I mean.  I've begun testing for other companies again, just in case.  I feel badly about it.  If I get another offer before I hear from them (IF I hear from them), I'll most likely take it.

From reading this board, I've heard about "overhiring."  Do you think I'm a victim of that?  Folks, what would you do in my position?  Thanks ever so much for any help anyone can give me!

Hi all,

My name is Jenn.  I'm new to this message board.  I just completed an MT course (awaiting the results of my final which I'm confident I did well on).  I have a 97% GPA.  I'm looking to get my foot in the door in a PT position.  I have a two-year-old daughter, so I chose this profession to stay home with her and to have flexibility when she gets into school.  Although working for a service and an individual doctor both have their ups and downs, I'm leaning toward working for a service for the flexibility aspect of it.  I know I will likely make less money this way.  I am not coming into this with the mindset that I'm going to make $25/hr or anything, just want to make a decent wage while staying home with my daughter.  Thanks in advance for your response!

Jenn

I felt compelled to reply on this subject.  I am not an MT, but I am studying to become one.  I have to agree that if a "newbie" asks for assistance (i.e. an internship), they need to take it seriously and reply to your offer with a level of professionalism.  I also agree that not all newcomers to this field are entering it because of the expected financial gain or the notion that it is an easy job for a stay at home mother/father.  It is my hope that I can find an experienced MT to offer their help so I can gain the needed experience.

Did not have to pay anything and I am still working for them on paid status.  They are legit and they work with you to make you a better MT.  They are legit.

I emailed you about a week ago in response to the post regarding the internship experience. Since I didn't hear a response in return, I am wondering if you got my email. I am currently completing my MT training through Allied (I know, NOT the best school, but it's too late to switch now!) If you will, please email me and let me know if you are interested in setting up for an interview OR if the position has already been filled. Thank you so much and you may email me at ***** I look forward to hearing from you! Just a note-I also hold a Master's Degree in Special Education (although not related to MT work but I thought it would give you some insight as to past work experience)

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Has anyone completed the internship program offered by Allstate Transcription? Did you receive a job offer?  Is it worth the money?

Well:  I certainly would reply to you.  I am a recent grad of a 1-yr, 900-hr, CMT- taught course in need of an internship or a job and beginning to despair of finding anyone who will give me a chance.  I have an A average, medical background, and a college degree and the school cannot even find 1 business to take me for my "guaranteed" 80-hour externship.  I have begun posting my own resumes and applying, so far with no replies.  I am scheduled to take the RMT on April 15; perhaps that will help.  I have not been looking too long, so I haven't given up hope yet.  The woman that didn't answer you is a fool. 

Below is a link to an Internship program for MT's