FAILED TESTING
Posted By: mt35 on 2007-08-10
In Reply to: I have 14 years of experience and I bombed the transcription test. Where oh where did I go wrong.. - WanderingMT
The only thing I can say is Quality is definitely #1 priority at Axolotl. Other than account specs, everything is typed VERBATIM. You do not add/delete anything. The ONLY time anything is changed is if a sentence begins with a number. You can type out the number or recast. If in doubt, you blank and send to QA. You do not get errors assessed for blanks unless it is obvious you did not attempt to look it up. I haven't ever been given an error for an inappropriate blank.
Verbatim is sometimes difficult to get used to.
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Just because you failed it does not mean
I know plenty of people that have not failed as you put it. Please do not try to bring people down by your failure. Be proud of the ones that make it. Geez!!
failed test?
LinK...if you can, please contact me. We don't have any nephrology accounts, but if you would like more info please feel free to contact me.
Oh and I failed to mention
that 90% of the work I do are ESL. Plus the audio is so bad I have to turn it up FULL VOLUME just to hear sometimes and then all of a sudden it comes thru normally and blasting at full volume, so its probably all in how they're holding it. The list goes on and on really but I think what I've mentioned is enough even for most hardened MTs.
Well said! I failed to mention in my post below sm
that I was making lots more money when Clinton was in office, with the downturn almost immediately after Dubya took over. I hope that things will begin to turn around again for us.
As for the people making comments about being happy to pay for spellcheckers, equipment, etc., that is very true. These expenditures to make my job easier, allow me to produce far more, and sure help come tax time! Ka-ching!
Or, maybe you were looking for "didn't".. Thanks for noticing that I would have failed the
You failed because you didn't use the "TOOL"
If a screwdriver is used incorrectly, it is ineffective also.
Took their test and passed, then failed
I took their test about one year ago, passed it and was offered a job. However, the job training would not start for another 6-8 weeks, so I declined it because I needed to find employment then, not 6-8 weeks from then. Anyway, approximately six months later I retested to reapply and was then told I did not pass the test the second time. It isn't even a difficult test. If anyone figures out what they actually do want, please come back here and post it.
To the person who asked why people keep asking about Focus: Things and people change and there are always new people entering the market as well as policy changes in every industry. Asking about Focus or any other company periodically is certainly a legitamate inquiry. You don't have to answer if you don't want to.
If you failed outright on a probationary period
A critical error would cause a total fail. A QA can't just make these things up, they document on their end also. Sounds like maybe a little less bashing the QA and a little more reflection on what you need to work on.
MXSecure test not too bad, but failed anyway because of hyphens.
I too applied for this company and took all the tests. It took them forever to get back to me, but they said I failed their transcription test because I put hyphens where they did nt belong -- week-end and follow-up on some reports. I just could not believe that you could fail a transcription test because of punctuation. But in retrospect, I am glad they failed me and glad I did not get hired on. This company is probably very picky about everything if they will fail you for punctuation!!!!!
Well good riddance to you too.
I applied there, took their test and have not heard anything. I guess I failed. nm
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Tested there 10 days ago and never heard a word back..guess I failed! nm
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Testing
Chronicle Transcripts will wave testing based upon a person's years of experience and good references.
Testing
Can anyone tell me of any companies that do only written and/or verbal testing? Thanks a lot.
job testing
When I tested (within the last 3 months), I did three reports from three different MDs. There were blanks somewhere in each of them. Not many, but I did have to leave blanks. And yes, I got the job. So cheer up! I think they expect the blanks. Better to leave blanks than make up something you're not really sure you heard.
TH testing
Would you mind sharing what the oral test is like?? TIA!
Just keep on testing.
Don't be discouraged. The more you test, the better you will become at it and it will desensitize you to the stress. I wish you the best!
What about testing? Did they get
back to you and offer you the job prior to testing based only on your resume? Thanks.
What about testing? Did they get
back to you based only on your resume prior to testing? Thanks.
testing
I went through some additional training to get on with the company I am with, and the voice files were 10x harder than those I work with every day -- you need to find out from these companies if their work is like the voice test files or not. It is my understanding that there also 3 categories, easy, medium, and hard dictators -- and that determines my pay scale.
testing
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re: testing
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testing
What companies?
testing
I graduated in November from PCDI and had no problem finding people to test me. I am not disagreeing about PCDI being a less-than-average school, but she is 3/4 through it already, and it can be done.
testing
What companies did you find that were willing to test PCDI grads?
Maybe testing is new
I have been with Keystrokes for almost 2 years on an account that I love. I never tested when I started. Maybe it is something they have recently implemented.
testing
I refuse to test. I have 7 year experience. I send them a sample of my best work, maybe a H and P by a pakistan dictator. It is insulting to be tested. Dustin Hoffman doesn't test for parts why should I test for a danged typing job.
Testing
I recently tested for an in-house hospital position and the supervisor told me up front the dictator was American, and she saw no point in testing on a heavy ESL dictator since it really would not tell her much about my base of knowledge or interpretation skills. The file she did give me though had a lot of tricky phrases and common-sounding words that an MT with lack of experience would have a problem with. It was by far the best testing philosophy I had ever been exposed to. In other words, a supervisor who actually gets it.
testing
HMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Applied for a TRANSCRIPTION job, not a QA job. In the testing she sent four jobs that need to be edited and they don't have voice files to go with them, just read them and edit them.
Maybe I am wrong, but I sent them back to her. IMO if you are testing for a transcription job you are testing on your skills of typing, not editing.
correct me if you think i am way out of line
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Is there both a written and transcription test? If so, do you think they are difficult?
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I have been out of the loop for many years when it comes to applying for a job. Can anyone please tell me what to expect as far as testing when it comes to applying with any transcription companies. I need to leave the Q in the worst kind of way before this company drives me totally crazy! Thanks for your help.
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When I worked for MQ a few years back, their pedal worked with Express Scribe. (free download) or if you have USB pedal such as an Infiniti, use it with Express Scribe.
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Yes, I agree. I totally ask how much they pay before hand. I have never run into any problems. Why spend so much time testing to get told you will be paid 4cpl!
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Their testing is hard to pass!!!
testing
Phoenix will be glad to test you at anytime. We receive 100's of resumes a week and all applicants who have the experience necessary are replied to. If you did not receive the testing information, just email hr@phoenixmedcom.com and we will be happy to send you the testing information. Some emails are returned as undeliverable as well, so there is nothing that can be done about this.
Testing
On their site, there's a link to click to take the test. Be prepared to spend 45 minutes to over an hour. There are multiple choice questions and transcribing. I went ahead and did it today just to get it out of the way if they do call.
Testing.
I am recently going through this testing process and what is send my resume with a note asking them if they could tell me what their pay scale is before I do the testing. That way, if they are only going to give you 7 cpl and it is unacceptable to you, you haven't wasted all your time doing the tedious testing. Also, 3 or 4 companies I applied do actually didn't even have me do the testing, saw my experience, talked with me on the phone, and offered me the position! Good Luck!
on the testing, but
They have a tier'd pay rate on production and 3 different sets based on employee with insurance, employee without insurance, and IC.
like 6 cpl to 7 cpl for up to 3000 lines, a bit more for up to 6000 lines, and a bit more for all lines over 6000.. 8-9.5 perhaps. No shift differential, no weekend pay. No holiday pay.
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I will check to see if the test has come through. I don't remember asking anyone to take the test, but I will sure check on it for you!
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I'm testing with them now and I think that she said DocQscribe. I'm not familiar with it unfortunately.
Quig
Right you are, Testing MT! An MT must know sm
the standards as determined by BOS, and should make note on the test that s/he followed BOS guidelines for the test. That would be a clue to the testing company that the MT just might know his/her stuff.
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Testing for MD-IT.
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I think this is very inconsiderate and unprofessional too. We are people with feelings and to be treated this badly is just not right.
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 I TESTED FOR MRC AND AFTER TWO WEEKS, THEY NEVER CONTACTED ME. I FINALLY GOT MAD AND SENT THEM AN E-MAIL... TOLD ME I DID NOT PASS (25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE AND 98% QA AUDIT).... HOW UNPROFESSIONAL IS THAT ? MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION SEEMS TO BE GOING TO THE DOGS.
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testing
I would stay away - too easy to see that she is trying to get MTs to do free work. Obvious.
testing
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just testing
just testing, I was having trouble posting
Testing with MDI
There is no formal test with MDI. They carefully screen during the interview and during the first few weeks, they make sure you are a good fit. That's why they tell you not to give up your current job at the beginning. Good luck!
I did the testing on Oak...sm
It's really not that bad and it doesn't take that long. It was worth it to me and I was just given a very good offer with them. I'd consider doing the testing if I were you. Sometimes you still have to do more to get into the better companies, but it's worth it in the long run. I've also never heard anything bad about them, and that's why I was asking here if anyone is currently working for them and would share their experiences about it.
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