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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!

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

Good luck with your job 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

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

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

... I've had no problems with the VLC.  The instructors are wonderful, especially Carol.  The tech team has always been helpful if I needed them.  My materials came as scheduled, maybe a few days late but I live in a very rural area so wasn't expecting them on the EXACT date. 

I've found the course to be very good.  I've already tested for several companies, though I am a few days shy of completing the course, and have been told I am testing very well. 

One thing about the VLC is you make your own deadlines, ect. and you will get out of it what you put in.  Don't just rule out VLC because one person had a shipment problem. 

I have posted on here before about my experience with CS, it was all good.

I had NO problems getting a job right after school, or getting new jobs since.  I think it was money well spent. :)

DO NOT let her apply with TOTH Transcription.  They hire anybody, particularly new grads to just type the work, but you will never see a pay check.  TOTH  is a scam operation.  You have to trust me on that.  

Look on the forum for all the complaints against Toth Transcription. 

 Help! How did everyone get their start in the MT business? I  just graduated from Penn Foster and I have a medical office background and have worked as a medical claims insurance analyst for 14 years. I have applied to every online MT business I can find, but with no luck. Does anyone have an ideas?

Thanks

Kim

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. 

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.

I graduated from Andrews a few months ago.  I cannot speak with any authority on the experiences of other schools' graduates, but I can tell you that doors were opened for me just based on my Andrews graduation.  I heard comments from recruiters that were very complimentary and tested at companies who, according to them, do not consider newbies unless they are Andrews grads. 

I found it to be a very comprehensive learning experience, and I felt very prepared to begin working on my very first night as an MT.  I also got the job I wanted, instead of the job I settled for.

I wouldn't pay them another 900 bucks. They should have given you a business communication class that would have helped you to write a great cover letter and resume. You can get some good advice on Career Builders and websites like it on how to write your cover letter and resume. Did you do an externship/internship? If you did not, you should definitely gain some experience that way first. Your school should be able to help you out with that and should have done that for you.

Also, don't wait until you graduate to look for work, the sooner you start the faster you will work. Just don't give up! I graduated in December and just now got hired by some one, and I graduated with high honors. It can take awhile, but my understanding is that now is the "season" that the MT business picks up, and you are more likely to find a job now than later. Good Luck!

I am a new graduate ... where can i get a job? All the posts want yrs experience! how do i get any ... if no one will hire me?

                          Thanks for any help