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Certified MT test/just wondering - SAHM

Posted: Mar 18, 2011

Just wondering if most/all MT's take the state certification test. I was told that it wasn't neccessary to take the test to get a job, but that it helps.

SAHM - xx

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If you mean the CMT offered by AHDI, don't waste your money.

Replies like this one are useless. - MT2

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To the OP:
If you are able to take the CMT, I would encourage you to do so. Please ignore the repeated mantra of far too many MTs on here of "don't waste your time" or "it's meaningless" because both would be incorrect.

Mandatory credentialing is (finally) likely to come to fruition in MT (about 20 years too late but I suppose better late than never).

If you carry the certification, it *may* help you get a job but that's not a guarantee as there are still a ton of variables that go into hiring decisions.

Good luck if you take the test!

Not work it - Pastrami

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I too say it's so not worth it.

I'm Not Doing It - MT

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I'm not taking any credentialing test until "they" make me. If my current company starts requiring it, then they'll have to pay for it. I am so totally not giving my hard-earned money to an organization that doesn't really support MTs.

If something happens with my current job where I'm out of work, and the only way to get another MT job is with a credential, then I'm out of the business. All that time, trouble, money, etc. for a credential for a position that pays diddly these days is so not worth it. I'd make more money as a secretary (which I hate doing, but MT'ing is is a close second these days) and wouldn't have to pay for a credential.

Re: I'm Not Doing It - Old Pro

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You're smart. AHDI has become shills for offshoring and has done absolutely nothing for the American MT.

Credential or Not? - nm

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I am a new graduate and I am thinking get a credential, but most of you are saying donÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½t waste money is not worth it. So, any suggestion for a new graduates on how to get a job? Thank you for any suggestion.

AHDI preys most upon new MTs, because we - older MTs know theyre a scam organization.

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AHDI - Old Pro

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Older MTs have had the chance to see AHDI at work in exploiting the MTs. They have done absolutely nothing to help the American MT and everything to hinder us. I have made a lot of money over the years both as an MTSO and working for other companies, and only briefly did I belong to AHDI back when it was still the sorority-sister atmosphered AAMT. Once I saw what the organization formerly known as AAMT was truly about, I said "hasta la vista, baby!" Don't waste your money.

Totally agree with you. It was good in the beginning - Backwards Typist

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i even went so far as to get the CMT Review Guide to take my exam. I stopped renewing my membership about 10 years ago when I saw where they were heading.

I STILL get emails from them about all the wonderful(?) things they are doing for our profession. Huh? Destroying the careers of U.S.MTs is not my idea of 'wonderful.'

I so agree! I will leave MT before I'll ever give a so - much as a dime to that evil AHDI mob.

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Mandatory credentialling will be a joke if it's a "CMT" - credential, because CMT itself is a joke.

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XX is right. CMT is a money-making scheme - for AHDI. Dont waste your $$.

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Yes, the CMT does add a few more job possibilities in my experience - but not everyone can pass it

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The CMT exam isn't easy. The RMT is supposed to be an exam that most MTs should be able to pass. I've found that f you can pass the CMT, you are ahead of the pack with some employers. That gives you more options to choose from.

CMT does not help - Just me

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I make over 50K a year and do not have--or want--the CMT.

Do you believe that your own experience is the same as everyone elses? - nm

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nm

40 years...... - Tynkerbelle

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40 years in the desert and then.....
40 years for CMT......and then nothing.
you don't make enough. save the 200 bucks a year for dues and put it into a retirement fund. you could one day be rich.

The CMT is more important than ever and the RMT really never has caught on - From what I am seeing

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The CMT is a difficult test. Not everyone can pass it. I think it's becoming more important than ever with the MTs I've talked to outside of this forum. They tell me that they think it will be a requirement eventually, and I agree. For those who can pass it, I think it's a good idea to go ahead and get it done.

I still say - Fay

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that the CMT is worthless.

CMT - Former QA Lady

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I used to do QA, and I can tell you that the CMT credential didn't necessarily mean a thing. I saw some of the sloppiest work and critically wrong terminology from some CMT people. I have no respect for the CMT credential, but it doesn't mean we won't need it someday. At which point, I'm out the door.

We also see QA people who insist that things be done wrong because they don't know better - Just sayin

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We are seeing some perfectly awful QA people out there insisting that things be done their way, and then the next QA person does it the opposite way. The fact that someone "does QA" does not have much credibility on face.

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