How can I become a better MT?

Hey guys,

I graduated from Career step. I was not a brillant student, but I am always willing to learn. I am trying so hard. I realize I am very lucky and I want to become an excellent MT. I was accepted into a mentor program at a national company.  Thank you GOD!! I was told that I scored just so-so, but good enough to take a chance on. I was put on an account located in Florida, and was told that this account is 95% ESLs, and none of their MTs want to be on this account, and they are giving me a chance on it. I am so excited that they are giving me a chance. The ESLs are very hard to understand, and I have to listen at least 5 times for 1 sentence, but I am so thrilled.  They said, this is job security because the other MTs refuse to be on this account. I am so excited, even though I cannot understand any of the dictators thus far. I just know I will be good. Can someone offer some advise on how to transcribe ESLs. This is my first job and I am brand new to the real world, I am so excited for this challeng. I scored 85% on my QA yesterday.  No one can understand the dictators, so I am so excited. Any feedback on how I can become better. Thanks everyone!!!! 

• How can I become a better MT? - JumpingwithJoy
  • tips on ESLs - anon
  • Thanks everyone for your tips. I really appreciate all the help!! - Jumpingfor Joy
  • Check this site for tips - Lori
    • Very cool - thank you! - nm
  • GET A GOOD SOUND CARD. - momof4
    • How do you do that? - paints
      • Not being mean, but - sm
        • LOL you are probably right, will get my kid brother to do it. - paints
  • Definitely agree with getting samples. Get - honey
    • Doing your blanks with the speakers helps too (no headphones) - sm - Laura E.
  • Don't spend a lot of time initially trying to get - me
  • Try to think with an accent as you replay. Really helps! And to say it out loud, too! Play your - file all the way to the end, too. nm
    • to JWJ on accents - Type 2
  • One Tip - Bad Dictators
    • Can you ask your supervisor for samples of - cutieMT

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