try an internship...sm

• Newbie looking for work - Melissa
  • It depends on a LOT of things. - How many places have you applied to? sm
    • reply - melissa
      • You have to REALLY rake that resume over! - Include all the specialties you've learned. sm
  • try an internship...sm - Old MT
    • thanks - melissa
  • Don't forget your local papers and local Temp. Agency or Manpower office. nm - A fill-in could lead to a FT job
  • don't get discouraged - ER MT
  • newbie - Nichole
  • Just test, test, test anywhere you can... - MT
    • Thank You so much! - melissa
  • Have you tried your local hospital or physicians? - JK

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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

I live in Austin, TX. A local medical transcription company has their own in-house training and internship. They started their own training because they couldn't find qualified people for their workload. The cost of the education and internship is $2,000. They then hire you as a contractor, if you get a 'B' in the class. Although they cannot guarantee work, they say they are very busy handling work from 5 area hospitals. Someone my sister knows works for them full-time and is happy.

I've also looked at the job requirements for the company Medquist. One suggestion they have is learning at a school based in Utah, Career Step. The education is online and through cassettes and books, not at the school itself. Their education costs around $1,500. Although you're not guaranteed a job at Medquist, you most likely will be considered because you trained at CareerStep.

I'd like your opinion about this. It seems you need to take a training or education course to learn medical transcription and at least 1 year of experience to get a job. I didn't see any problem with paying for training. Do you?

Thanks, amelia