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Have transcribed 30 yrs, been away from it 4 yrs, almost done with MT school to get RMT, how can I f - Laura

Posted: Dec 08, 2010

I was a transcriptionist for 30 years. I have been away from it the last 4 years, except I am a full time online MT student at an approved school through AHDI. I'm due to graduate in July and get my RMT, then I want to get my CMT. I can't find a job transcribing! Does anyone have any suggestions? Everyone seems to want someone with "recent" experience. I haven't forgotten much after transcribing 30 years and I need a job! Help, please!

There are plenty of good MT jobs - See message

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Are you using the name of your school in your resume when you apply? Some schools have a good reputation and others will cause your resume to be ignored. That's true regardless of whether it's an 'approved' school or not. It may be that you would do better not to mention the school's name and just say that you have been doing a review and update to your skills. If they ask, you'll have to tell them, of course.

can't find a job - Laura

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I do post the school. It is an approved school from AHDI. Whether it is well-known I don't know. It was suggested not to put the school in there. Now I don't know what to do. I just know I've tried a long time to find employment and I am in a touch situation. I need help.

why did you not follow through on Where? - n/m

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Why are you going to MT school if you have 30 years experience? - tired MT

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first of all I would not tell a prospective employer that you are going to MT school. My first question would be why? If you have 30 years experience why? I would say you are studying for your RMT and CMT certification and leave out the part of going to MT school.

can't find a job - Laura

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I went to school to refresh my memory, learn new stuff, and get that RMT. AHDI says you have to have the RMT now, then work as an RMT for at least a year before testing for CMT. The other reason I put on my resume I'm in school is I keep getting they want someone with "recent" experience. I've been away from transcribing 4 yrs, but I haven't forgotten. My grades are good! I will remove the school info.

Laura - Old Pro

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Who CARES what AHDI says? They are not worth anything. Be the best MT you can without them.

Have you been taking on-line transcription tests and do they seem hard or - are you comfortable with them

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In your job search, are you just sending out resumes or posting a resume on line, or have you been taking transcription tests (like on MTTEST)?

Sometimes even though they state they want “recent” experience, if you do well on their testing they overlook that requirement.

Just a thought.

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