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mttest vs career step mttest - Testing Styles

Posted: Sep 30, 2010

On the mttest site I have noticed that some are by Career Step and others are not. I always pass the ones that are not, but when Career Step is involved, I seem to be told every time I need more schooling and this is after being an MT for 18 years and also having run my own business.

Does anyone know of any companies that do not use Career Step for testing? Where I work now didnt and I had no problems. Other places I worked, I was not tested with Career Step involved and passed with no problems.

Any companies out there not using Career Step for testing? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

Testing Styles - cat/curious

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I have had the identical experience, passing the test several times except when Career Step is involved. I have been an MT for 7 years, graduating from an online course in 2003. On taking the test, I worked slowly, carefully, and believe I actually got 100%. I was shocked to be told that I should get additional schooling. Do you think we are supposed to become interested in Career Step as a potential school???

Testing - Career Step - sm

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Do you have to actually be in testing mode to find out which ones are Career Step or can anyone share names of companies that do?

Yes, me too - Mtgirl

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Funnily, I graduated from Career Step and right after graduation I had no problems passing those tests, but oddly it's been 5 years and I just took one the other day and it said I needed more training. I actually think these companies that are using these as their test method are in cahoots with Career Step in drumming up business for them. Just makes me wonder....

Makes me wonder too.... - Testing Styles

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It's funny also that I always make it past the first part of the test, but the second part, I'm told I need more schooling. It is starting to look like they are promoting going Career Step first and then that company will hire you for even smaller pay than what is being paid now, if that is possible lol.

Testing - abcd

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Yes, you are correct. I know someone personally who works for Career Step and that is exactly what they do. If I see a job ad that requires the Career Step testing, I don't even bother.

so to me the questions are - see msg

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does anyone actually get hired from CS testers? Another question - is it legit testing or is it just CS pretending they are intermediaries for companies? Are the companies on to them yet?

Is there some place to report this to? Can you talk to someone at the - companies directly? (NM)

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nm

Ditto - Kat

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I have had the same thing happening to me. I have 28 years experience and also could not believe I did not even get past the first part. Something is fishy!!!

Here is some info about using MTTest -- posts by me. - Ex-Manager

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http://forum.mtstars.com/230789.html

http://forum.mtstars.com/231418.html

These give you some idea of the why and how, etc.

Ex-Manager

Thanks very much, Ex-Manager. I missed your informative posts - first time around. NM

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Career Step MTTest - Sparky

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Wow, I'm glad it's not only me. I have done transcription for 25 years and it drives me nuts when I think I have done 100% and then they say I have failed the test and need more training. I was beginning to think it was rigged some way, because it was just too weird.

Career Step MT Test - it is a joke

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Took it once and they said I didn't pass the grammer test. Took it a 2nd time and I passed the grammer test. Did the 2nd transcription test and just for kicks, verified every answer and I got the "You did not pass and you need to consider Career Step for additional traning". Have been a CMT for 22 years, taught an MT program accredited by my state and have 30 years experience.

IMHO it is a total scam!

A joke - sm - Anonymous

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Grammer?

Testing Career Step - Been around awhile

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I think their ads are misplaced. I have been in the business many, many years and took their test for fun. Golly,....flunked,....need to take their course. Duh..... I hope somebody will investigate them.

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