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maybe part of the reason we can't find a job - downtime

Posted: Sep 28, 2012

We've been talking here about how we put in applications for non-MT jobs and never hear anything? Well, Career Builder has a tool now that shows how many applications a position has received. Every one that I applied for had over 200 applications, which is the highest level they have, 200+. Might explain a little bit.

to be expected, look at the hits on the ads here. One company - actually said she got 800 resumes. sm

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It's kinda common knowledge that before the implementation of VR and EMR, the schools were cranking out 10s of thousands of MTs in PJs nationwide. Then came the technology specifically designed to eliminate transcriptionists, with government incentive$ to help facilities put it into place. So here we sit and its not going to get any better.

they also let you see - downtime

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your level of experience compared to everyone else's. Mine has the most, but then I guess they look at it and say "OH, she means experience in medical transcription, not being a unit clerk. Never mind!" and yet, what am I supposed to put under years of experience? None?

If potential employers knew how truly desperate we are - to get out of MT, you would think - sm

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they'd realize what motivated and hard-working employees they would have in us. Anyone can learn a new PC program or how to handle a multi-line phone. But how many unit clerk (or registration clerk or medical records clerk applicants do they get that know medical terminology inside and out?

The same thing when I apply for veterinary receptionist jobs. I spend LOTS of time at the vet, and just show me the ropes, and I could totally DO that job! Yet I'm always passed over.

I even applied as a veterinary MT at a large university, and was told I "didn't have enough experience". Yeah, of course there are a few animal physiology terms to brush up on, but not that many! And yet 35 years of MT experience isn't worth something?

Of course, we all KNOW what's going on here, to a large extent. AGE DISCRIMINATION. These are all benefitted jobs I apply for, and their insurance providers push them not to hire "more experienced" (i.e., "older") workers, because we might cost them more.

Maybe, with all us Boomers getting shoved out of the country's workforce, it's time to add "over-50" to the same time of quota system that is in place for minorities.

I wonder if I should take some experience out - downtime

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Maybe any job I had in the 80s?

Don't do it - Skeptical

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Gaps in employment look worse than a lot of experience, they usually ask for an explanation. You'd need to change your DOB and dates you graduated to make it all look legitimate. The truth would come out sooner or later and that's grounds for termination, not to mention that you'd probably never get hired anywhere again.

Deperate to get out of MT - Skeptical

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I think you'd be surprised how many people don't know how to use a multi line phone. We have an entire generation who are learning to live without land lines, but they know how to send text messages really well. Unfortunately, unless you've had experience at the job you'll actually be doing, being an MT doesn't mean much. Knowing medical terminology shows you are intelligent but it's a very small part of a unit clerk or medical records clerk job description. Where I live, the unit clerk jobs are being filled by CNAs; for most of those jobs it's a requirement. Receptionist jobs are not as easy as they look. Unless you're comfortable being on the phone for a good part of your day, dealing with the public and are good at multitasking, I wouldn't even go there. That person probably also does the billing, possibly the transcription, and assists the vet in addition to her reception duties. I got laid off from my MT job in my 50s but I was a trained coder and found another job. I know I was lucky, but I went on many interviews and was disappointed many times before I found another job. It's not only insurance costs for older workers, it's an investment in training on the part of the employer. They don't want to hire and someone and invest in their training only to have that person retire in a year or two. I know we say we want to work into our 70's and 80's but in many cases that may not be a realistic goal. If you can prove that a potential employer discriminated against you on the basis of age, it's illegal and you can take them to court, but make sure you have proof.

well now you lost me, your post in answer to mine does not relate - to my comments. NM nevermind

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