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MQ as a reference -- to MQ MTs job hunting - --

Posted: Nov 18, 2009

When completing job applications, are you all putting down the main MQ number in Laurel, NJ, are you using your current CCM's info (they chg so frequently), or using the URL for employment verification. I have to find something else soon. I guess you can consider me a complainer now too because I'm tired of making less and less money but working more hours. I'm working another job, but have to find a replacement for MQ asap. I can't do this anymore. I don't know how anyone is making more money doing the ASR. I just don't.

If you are currently working for the Q, would not - jk

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put them at all as a contact, just an excuse for them to go ahead and get rid of you. ALl you have to do is ask that your current employer not be notified.

But I've worked for them so long. Why - should I hide this?

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I've done a really great job but I have to get something else as soon as I can. I'm going under if not. I've always done the work and had no probs, but have to move on. Really do need the MQ reference.

Companies do not give references. All they can - HT

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legally say is that you worked there and when, used to be they could say they would rehire you--don't know if they can even do that now. When I left the Q, I used my former supervisors who no longer worked there that I was friends with back when we had local offices and you actually knew them.

Just went through this - Twice the fun

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I just got hired at another company. On my application I did put down MQ, but I stated that I did not want my current employer contacted. During the interview process, I told the recruiter the truth about why I wanted to leave. I told her how MQ had cut our pay so much and taken away weekend and line incentives. She was shocked, but totally understood.

In another interview, the recruiter said that they were getting applications from MQ employees left and right. They already new what was going on.

Like so many others of you, I wanted to leave MQ, but did not want to go from from the frying pan into the fire. I also couldn't afford a temporary cut in pay. I took a second job part-time. Once I get my lines up there, then I will make the decision whether to go full time with my new company and quit MQ or keep both jobs.

References - Ex MQ Employee

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You can put the Q down, but say you don't want to use them as a reference--it's asked on the application and it's your right to say no. If they ask why you left, tell them the truth--you stopped making money.

If possible, dig up some older references as they pertain to MT work. If you went to a super MT school, see if an instructor there, or the director, will give you a reference, even if was a long time ago.

Good luck. Your test with who you apply to will most likely speak for itself and the references are not as important.

they laughed at me - former mqer sm..

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Three of the people I talked to about an MT position laughed when I told them I had been with Medquist. They all knew all about what was going on and just chuckled when I said I quit. I think almost any company you test with will already understand. However, I would use the URL as a means for them to verify that you actually work or worked at MQ, so they know you have experience. As for references, why not use some fellow MTs if you know any, that is what I did. They are better able to actually verify what sort of person you are and such. MQ cannot say much when it comes give a reference, it is against the law.

Legal and Illegal info - They Said What

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I have a few words of advice for those looking for work...

#1 -- If they are a decent company, the test you take will speak better for you than any reference you can get from MQ.

#2 -- If you need references, please, please, please stay in contact with people you actually know from the Q who would give you a good reference. The supes change so often and corporate has really set things up so that it is difficult to get references. They are not worth the headache!

#3 -- There is a lot to be said about legal and illegal things that can and cannot be said reference wise. However, I shall warn you because I actually see it happen....the illegal info is still often passed on. Not all employers observe this, either former or prospective. I have witnessed this several times in the last couple weeks even. People will say things trying to "chat" and be friendly that they should not be saying.

#4 -- Facebook, and the internet, may not be your friend. I have seen employers search for Facebook accounts and look them over before hiring. Be careful what you post, especially if your real name and photo are linked to it!

Happy job hunting! There is life after the Q, and it actually isn't that bad.

Regarding Facebook, keep your settings to friends only, - sm

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so people that are not listed as a friend cannot get into your personal info.

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