Volunteer Your Way to Medical Transcription Job Opportunities

As soon as you are ready to find medical transcription job opportunities, volunteer your time, effort and resources to establish your professionalism. Seek out and join a local chapter of the American Association of Medical Transcriptionists (AAMT) in your area, and ask how you may be of help to your local chapter. Volunteers are always needed and will be welcomed with open arms. This is a terrific way to brand yourself as a person who is serious about the medical transcription career. Veteran medical transcriptionists will take notice of you, and that will open the doors to medical transcription job opportunities in the future.



When seeking medical transcription job opportunities, market yourself to local medical transcription agencies. Set up an appointment or interview, if possible. Expand your network by talking to everyone you can in the medical transcription field and let them know that you are willing to do whatever it takes, including volunteer work, to get your foot in the door. Do not forget to thank those who have helped you along the way.



Medical transcription job opportunities are everywhere; use some unique strategies to find them. Look for a local situation that may be of benefit to you. For example, in the 1990s, the County of Orange in California declared bankruptcy. I contacted the Sheriff-Coroner's Office only to discover that all but one full-time medical transcriptionist had been laid off and there was a nine month backlog of autopsy reports. Nine months! After interviewing there and receiving a great reception, I worked there every Saturday for almost a year and received a wonderful education in Pathology terminology. This was the best experience I ever had. Plus, the sole medical transcriptionist was nearing retirement which put me in a great position if I were offered the job.



In your search for medical transcription job opportunities, ask your instructors if they need some help with transcribing classroom assignments. When I was an MT student, I remember how bad the assignment copies were. After I completed the medical transcription course, I word processed the assignments, corrected the mistakes that had been in them, and then took them to a print shop for reprinting and binding. Then I sent these to my medical transcription instructor. It was a way to thank her for all she had done for me. I also helped my medical terminology instructor, who was writing a book. I word processed the medical reports for her medical terminology book. I was working full time as a medical transcription and word processor, but I made the time to pay back these wonderful professionals who gave me a great education.



Volunteering is a networking strategy used to find unadvertised medical transcription job opportunities. Not many people employ this technique. Although you may not get immediate results from your efforts, people will see you as a serious medical transcriptionist and admire your professional tenacity in your job search. The word will get out that you are looking for a MT job, and soon you will find what you are looking for: medical transcription job opportunities.

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Mary Ruff-King is a veteran MT who helps new MTs with tips on how to find medical transcription job opportunities. Other tips on how to find medical transcription job opportunities are provided at MT Mastery Center.

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Route to success

Shine by Dressing for Success


Dress for Success. Is that irrelevant in today's business world? How much importance do we place on "dressing up"' for work? Well I think in some instances - not enough.

What message does your image send? Do you feel confident in the way you present visually through what you wear? It seems that there is still a lot of confusion in the work place about how we should dress. I read a posting recently on small business website Flying Solo which detailed one guy's dilemma about what to wear to a client interview and possible photo shoot. To wear a tie or not to? Well the reaction from the comments posted were varied, from "I wear a funny bowtie to break the ice"' to "my best suit"' to "who cares?"'



How well do you understand the image you put across? Image is created by a lot of different ingredients acting together. Physical appearance, dress, voice, manner, the views you express or the fact you don't express any and the way you react to the people around you. These impressions are made instantly. Images are so powerful because however little you may like it they do say something true about your personality. It's no accident that you dress, talk and behave the way you do.



So what is your visual appearance like? Do you grab the first thing you see in the morning or put some thought into what is the most appropriate outfit for that day? Having an extensive wardrobe of all the latest fashions isn't really necessary. Establishing your own image and a strong sense of individual personality and style is the key. You may only need a few quality, signature pieces that reflect your individual style and that you can mix and match. You don't have to look different every day, you just need to look good and look professional.



Let's look at the scenario of work from home.



Get up and get dressed! Ditch the pj's and trackie daks. Put on something smart and comfortable. I've often read that it helps to have a separate work place in your home, a dedicated office phone line. Well it's the same with your personal brand. To be making calls, sending emails and acting in a professional way to run your business, means dressing in a professional way too. Now I don't mean you need a shirt and tie or a corporate outfit but choose clothes that make you feel like you're working. You must look smart not only in the eyes of the people you're around but your own as well.



Going out to meet a client? Dress appropriately for the occasion. Do your research. You wouldn't go to a client meeting without knowing something about the company. Find out how the boss dresses, that's a start, or the code of dress in that organisation and take it up a notch. After all you're there to win the client's business and that won't happen if you dress inappropriately or look like a slob.



Think about what they're looking for. If you're in finance, law or other professional services they want you to look like a credible, successful business person. You might be in IT or a creative service. Your potential client wouldn't expect to see you in a 3 piece suit. However does that mean you need to wear jeans and scruffy sneakers? Think about it, plan it out. You are part of the package that you're presenting to the client. People shouldn't judge us by our outward appearances, but of course they do.



I know a number of professional speakers, it's the industry I'm in. Let me share an example of two men, both $10,000 speakers. One works mostly with creatives yet has invested time and money into developing his image, finding the right cut to suit his body shape, wearing flattering colours, and choosing smart casual outfits. He looks like a $10,000 speaker. Another with a great reputation for the work he does with leading entrepreneurs still chooses to wear the tried (or maybe tired) and trusted jeans and black jacket. Mmmmm.



This scenario should be considered also by those that work in a slightly more casual workplace environment or have to endure casual work days. Jeans just don't cut it. They are what you wear when you are out and about at weekends or going out with friends at night.



Your appearance does label you; therefore it is crucial to get the right label! If your appearance shows that you care, people will recognise this. If you look like a slob, they begin to question your professionalism. It's not trivial to concentrate on your outward appearance. When you carefully select your wardrobe and create your look and personal style, you propel yourself forward by having a unique self brand.



Let's take a look at the corporate workplace.



Each workplace usually sets its own standards. However in the corporate environment there is an underlying code of dressing which is smart and professional. Suits have been the most acceptable form of dress in most industries with a trend today toward more casual wear particularly in IT and advertising and similar industries. Men have it easier than women in the matter of image. They at least have an example to follow. If everyone in the office wears suits there's no question they will do the same.



I think if you have one good working outfit for every day of the week that is all you really need. The idea is to mix and match and choose good, quality pieces. You can update with shirts, ties and accessories. What your clients or bosses want is someone who looks speaks and acts like they think someone in that position should speak or act. I think a woman or man who dresses smartly, elegantly and looks neat has a clear image of his or herself and what they are presenting to the outside world.



What do you think?

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Sue Currie, the director of Shine Communications Consultancy and author of Apprentice to Business Ace - your inside-out guide to personal branding, is a business educator and speaker on personal branding through image and media. Sign up for free monthly tips on personal and professional PR at

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Learn and grow

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Publishing for money

The Top Seven Reasons Publishers Reject Nonfiction Book Proposals
Copyright © 2007 Gail Richards


Publishers are deluged with manuscripts and book proposals, and must review thousands each year in hopes of finding the few that will become high-quality, best selling books. What authors don't know is that publishers reject most of these after spending less than one minute reviewing them.



Many book proposals are sent to publishers that aren't ever going to be in the market for that type of book. Many others are sent without checking to see what the publisher is looking for, so the book proposal isn't developed fully enough to convince the publisher that a good book could be written by this author.




A book proposal is like a business plan for your book. If you don't convince the publisher that this is a popular enough subject to sell substantial number of books, and that you are the best author for the project due to your background and experience, and that you will be able to help sell the book effectively, then your project has little chance of being accepted.



Publishers and acquisitions editors weigh in to explain why some book proposals and manuscripts simply do not make it into serious consideration. Avoid these and your manuscript has a real chance of acceptance.



1. Proposal is weak – The proposal doesn't make a strong case for why this topic and this author are likely to make a profitable book.

2. Nothing new – The approach to this topic doesn't differentiate itself enough to rise above the other books already available.

3. Author/audience connection not made – Author's platform is not developed enough to show the author would be a viable salesperson – the database is too small or there is no direct reach such as a speaking schedule or a well-read blog or newsletter.

4. Writing not polished or compelling – The sample chapters weren't ready for prime time – extensive use of passive voice, excessive use of exclamation points or all caps, no statistics, stories or examples.

5. Not right for the publisher – Either this is not a market the publisher is currently in or the editor/publisher isn't convinced that he or she wants to jump into this market with this book.

6. Author wrote a journal – The book was written for and about the author, not an identified audience. Personal life stories, in general, are not commercially viable unless you are a famous person or have done or lived through something extraordinary or of significance (made it to the top of Mt. Everest, survived a shipwreck, not just making it through a rough childhood).

7. Unsolicited manuscript – There is no personal connection between the editor/publisher and the author that would make the editor give the proposal more than a quick once over.



Get help with your book proposal. Have a number of people who have been through the process read it and help you make sure it meets all the criteria. Polish it and polish it until you make the best case you can for the publisher to seriously consider making an investment of time and money in you and your book.

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Gail Richards is founder of http://www.AuthorSmart.com a dynamic website connecting aspiring authors with the classes, audio library, tools, information and resources needed to make smart, informed decisions at each step in the nonfiction book publishing journey. Jan King is the founder of http://www.eWomenPublishingNetwork.com a membership organization devoted to supporting and coaching women who become successfully published nonfiction authors.

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Venue Team helping Conference Venues in Hampshire and Essex


You're looking for a venue for an important meeting or conference, and time is short  or you've got to find a Hampshire venue to hold 400 people within the next three days. It's a tough assignment, no doubt about it  but a venue team can help, letting you choose from a pre-selected list of suitable conference venues and bringing their expertise to help you find the most appropriate location for your big event, conference, or meeting. Whether you're hosting a major industry conference or just looking for a Christmas party venue, consider employing the services of a specialist venue finder team.




There are a number of considerations to bear in mind when looking for a venue for your corporate event. The first, and most obvious, is geographical location. Sometimes this is easy; you're looking for an Essex venue because all the attendees will be drawn from the surrounding area. Sometimes, however, you will have a wider choice, and this can be surprisingly difficult. Bear in mind the needs of delegates, and travel costs from the various locations they'll be coming from. If attendees are likely to be coming by public transport, you may wish to hold your event in a large town or city that is well served by rail or air links.



The next major thing to bear in mind when selecting your venue is the size and format of the event you're planning, and the ability of your given hire venue to cope easily with these numbers. If it's a small meeting or gathering that you have in mind, most venues will be able to handle your needs, but ensure that it's not too big a location, or that you couldn't get better value elsewhere. Don't take their word for it when they tell you that the venue can hold 250 people "comfortably"  it may turn out to be a tight squeeze!



You may have certain requirements in terms of the format of your event. For example, if it's a conference, you'll want to have a large hall or auditorium for plenary sessions, but also side rooms for smaller panel discussions or workshops. These are key requirements, so make sure whatever venue you have in mind can be set up to meet your needs. A conference centre or large hotel probably will be satisfactory; a smaller venue may not. You are also under a duty to ensure that the conference venue is fully accessible to any attendees who may have mobility issues.



Another issue to think about is catering. Some event venues may not be set up to cater for large groups; catering will have to be sourced from elsewhere in these cases. If the venue can cater for your food and entertainment requirements, it is important to agree on these well in advance. This can range from simple tea and biscuits to a full-blown banquet, which will obviously require much more input from you in terms of costs, menu, and other requirements. Attendees have certain expectations as to what level of catering will be provided at your conference or corporate event; if you're not planning to feed and water them lavishly, make sure you've selected a venue with plenty of lunch options nearby.



If you're holding an event that people will be travelling longer distances to attend, you'll need to arrange suitable accommodation. Many conference venues have special arrangements with local hotels, or can recommend nearby accommodation for your delegates. This is one key advantage of using a specialist venue team to arrange your conference; they will usually be able to secure discounted room rates far below the walk-up price you'd be quoted. This in turn allows you to lower costs for delegates and leads to a more productive event. Of course, you could negotiate with local hotels yourself, but it's a time-consuming task, and there's no guarantee you'll get a better rate.



Finally, make sure your selected venue is set up to meet your other needs  in terms of welcome desk and registration facilities, breakout rooms for smaller groups, space for relaxation and coffee breaks, and most crucially your IT needs. Most conference venues have good computer and projection facilities, but don't assume this in advance  and if you require anything out of the ordinary, such as videoconferencing facilities, it's best to flag this up before committing to any particular venue.



Using a venue team has a number of advantages. Because they are specialists, they'll have lists of suitable event venues ordered by location and type  so if you specifically need a Yorkshire venue for your meeting, they'll be able to recommend a whole range of potential locations. They can also source accommodation at the best possible price, negotiate with venues on your behalf, and arrange inspection visits. Since conference venues and hotels pay their fees, it's a cost-effective way of arranging your corporate event and leaving you free to concentrate on the important stuff.

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Flip it

Money is what it is all about - right? Yes, of course - that is why this site exists and many others too. Individuals who want to take some control of their financial future are looking for ways to invest that do not leave them at the mercy of government financial decisions, or world market shifts. Well how about investing your hard earned cash in cash itself, known as numismatics? There is a thriving world trade in collectible coins, and it is relatively easy to get started with your own coin investment set. The coins can be mad of gold, silver or platinum - but one thing they all have in common is that they are appreciating in value and they are easily and quickly liquidated.

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Frozen

Did you know there are specific boom seasons for the shops and online portals that sell fridges, freezers and fridge/freezers? The reason is quite logical if you consider: when temperatures rise in the summer months, our fridge motors have to work harder so if there is any weakness at all this is when it is likely to show. That is evident when you go to get a cold drink or to take some chilled food out and you find it is warm. The compressor in your fridge is likely to cost more to repair than replace, so it is time to find out what is available as a replacement. The best way is to go online, where you can enter any search term such as Whirlpool Dryers and be directed to the best retailer for price and delivery speed.

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