There are jobs where I socialize online?

People have enjoyed social media for years now and more even more people are getting connected. Aside from individuals connecting with each other, businesses and merchants have also found their way to social media sites giving people more access to information and the things that they need. They use social media not just to stay connected with each other, get information they require, buy the things they need, and share all kinds of data online (images, videos, articles and so much more) but also to ensure that they get exposure for their businesses. 

Some of the popular social media sites include Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and LinkedIn, but there are those who didn’t made it well in the industry such as Friendster and MySpace. Even so, there are still a lot of website wherein people sign up to stay connected which makes it clear that social media is now a part of our lives – especially now when almost everyone is online through their computers and even through mobile gadgets. 

Since businesses has went online and are making use of social media to expand to a bigger network and cater to all of their customer’s needs, careers are actually made out of it. Some of the titles in the industry include:

• Blogger
• Brand Ambassador
•  Brand Manager
• Community Manager
• Content Manager and Strategist
• Digital Communications Professional
• Digital Content Manager
• Digital Media Manager, Producer and Supervisor
• Director of Community
• Director, Communications Planning, Online Communications, Social Marketing and Brand Communications, Social Media Marketing
• Engagement Coordinator and Manager
• Interactive Media Associate, Coordinator, and Manager
• Internet Marketing Coordinator and Manager
• Manager Digital and Social Media
• Manager, Social Media
• Multi-Media Communications Specialist
• Online Content Coordinator
• Social Media Account Executive, Analyst, Assistant, Associate, Coordinator, Designer, Editor, Executive, Marketing Coordinator, Manager, Producer, Specialist and Strategist

Most of the careers related to social media include creating strategies for the online profile of the business they are handling and the way they reach and connect to the people online. Having ads on social media sites or posting items and services is just one thing they may do but they also ensure that a healthy consumer-business relationship remains. They use a number of social media tools to help them get the data they need and be able to make tactics, provide strategies, and target the right market for the business they handle. Some jobs in the industry may even require the professional to create content they will use in marketing their business or getting their pages viral – content may include articles, videos, images, resources, marketing promo such as discounts and many more. 

To trend in social media sites or to get people talk about you, share your links, and like your posts, can help strengthen your brand and even reach more people or possible customers. Jobs in this industry may require people to be good in analysis of data, marketing and good communications skills. 

More people are going logging on to the Internet and soon, online social demands will increase and this will definitely create more jobs and opportunities online.

Resources:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/carriekerpen/2013/07/25/is-social-media-a-career/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media

http://www.meditec.com/blog/social-media-for-career/ 

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Few benefits of going online

The Internet has been around for quite some time now but only a few people are seeing the benefits and are actually enjoying it. Not everyone is online because not all has access to it and not all who do have access are online. Some people see a lot of disadvantages with going online but to those who are willing to use it, below are a few benefits of going online.

Access to information – by the use of your preferred website or search engine, you can have access to millions of information about pretty much everything online. Be careful with some of the details you read online though as some may be inaccurate or are just based on personal opinion on the matter. You can even access episodes for the drama series you missed to watch via the Internet. Other things you can include: research, shopping, bank transactions, hotel research and reservations, plane schedule and booking, and so much more.

Not time consuming – because you have access to a lot of things via the click of your mouse and a few types on your keyboard, you can save a lot of time. Compared to before when you would have to drive up to the mall or fall in line for the bank, with online transactions, you can forget about all of those hassles and finish your transactions easily.

Connectivity – with online social networks and instant messaging platforms (most are free), you can stay connected with your friends and family, even those who are in different places or in different countries. You can even stay updated with what’s happening to your friends if they give you access to their profiles – you can see their updates, where they have been, the pictures they took, and more.

Flexibility – before, you would need a computer and a LAN connection to get to the Internet but nowadays, you would only need a smartphone to stay online and access the things you need.

Free resources – by joining forums or social networks for groups for professionals same as that of your field, you can get free advice and free resources. There are a lot of friendly people online who are willing to share their knowledge and the places where you could get things that you need such as school or study materials.

Money saver – because you wouldn’t have to go out far from your computer or cellphone anymore, you wouldn’t have to spend money on gas or on the bus and the parking lot when going to the mall or the library or anywhere you need to be to get the things that you need. A lot of things for sale online can also come at a cheaper price especially those coming from sellers that lists used items. No need to get to specific places that offers specific products as you would only need to wait for the delivery when you order them online.

The Internet is of course the same as many other things, there are also disadvantages when you use it for the wrong reasons. So whilst you are enjoying the benefits of going online, you should also practice responsible browsing.

Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet
http://www.cyberethics.info/cyethics1/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=186&Itemid=83&lang=en
http://www.meditec.com/online-training-course/

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Advises from professionals you might have to think twice about

During our path to success in our professional lives, we learn a lot from our mistakes and we get a lot of tips and advices from professionals we work with. Although we work with experienced colleagues and successful professionals, it doesn’t mean that we have to listen and follow all of the tips they give us about our career paths. 

It doesn’t mean that you don’t trust whoever gave that advice but you have to take it with a grain of salt as it may work well for the others but it may end up holding you back if you do it. Below is a couple more advice you should analyse first before considering:

Only go for your dream job – usually given to newly graduates and people searching for a new position. People would mostly tell them that they can be anyone they want to be as long as they work hard and persevere. Of course that is true but the part about ONLY going for their dream job is a little bit unclear. You have to open up your options and properly plan your way in getting a position you want. Newly graduates should have considered openings that will target their skills and they should research about the company well. The perfect jobs maybe with the other company but you never know what kind of opportunities will pass you by if you ignore them or if you wait for that company to hire you. Make the most of what you have and learn to be the best employee first before aiming for the best position. Doing the things you love or doing your passion is one of the things that can make you happy in a job but it doesn’t always happen in an instant as it may include trying new things out (even including new employers), training and learning to be good in your passion, getting more responsibilities in your job, and it may even include you being unhappy and too tired sometimes. 

Loyalty to the company can get you more benefits – although it is quite true and it may even help you in your resume as it will signal other employers that you are loyal and stable, staying in a position only for that very reason may again make you miss a lot more opportunities and may even make you more miserable. Do not however practice the opposite which is staying with a company only for a couple of months then moving on to another as they have other better benefits as this will only make you look like a job jumper. If during your stay with the company after a year or two you have found another opportunity that you think is something that you can do and something that can help you better, don’t be afraid to take the chance but study and plan it well.

You can reach the same position as mine in the same number of years I got it – people will tell you how long it took them before they became managers or business owners etc., but it doesn’t mean you have to wait that long too or wait for other people ahead in line of you before you get to where they are at now. Workers may have the same level at some point but it doesn’t mean that they have the same output. Somebody who has been working in the company for 3 years doesn’t mean he is more qualified for a top position versus someone who has only been there for a year. If you work hard, of course, you will surely get benefits including the right recognition and promotion. Of course sometimes working hard is not enough as other people in your company is busy to notice what you have done so be sure to keep track of all your achievement and when the right time comes, mention all of them – probably during your annual review if you have it. 

Resources: 

http://www.meditec.com/blog/

http://www.bls.gov/

http://www.livecareer.com/career-tips/career-advice 

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Do you think medical transcription industry is dying?

Having monitored the Bureau of Labor Statistics website for quite some time, we’re excited to see some rosy updates on the job outlook for medical transcriptionists. According to recent BLS data, job outlook for the industry is now as fast as the average for all industries at 8 percent (back then it was “slower than average”). 2012 data also shows that 84,100 jobs have been added to the industry so far. Also, the salary is now averaging $16.36 (as far as I remember, it was around $11 or $13 in 2010). 

As medical transcription advocates, the Meditec team strongly believes that Medical transcription will be a growing industry, considering that the demand for healthcare services remains on an upward trend. We can expect more of our local hospitals and clinics to become busier as the baby boomer population ages. However, with stricter controls on protecting and sharing patient information being enforced through HIPAA, some insiders were saying that this will somehow affect the amount of work medical transcriptionists will handle. And as we all know, a huge chunk of medical transcription work here in the U.S. are being outsourced to India, and Southeast Asian countries.

What about you? Have you been affected by the HIPAA? Is the market becoming more competitive for you or did you have a hard time finding medical transcription jobs in the past months or year? Do you find yourself and your colleagues a dying breed? Hope we can take a minute of your time to answer our poll this week.  

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Some Efficiency Tips So You Could Earn More in Transcription

Medical transcription is one of the fastest growing career fields not just in the U.S. but all over the world.  It’s one of the most common portably career for housewives and former employees of medical institutions, mainly because it allows people to work at their convenience and in the comfort of their own home. 

So you just got your medical transcriptionist certificate and are still probably getting the hang of your job. Worry not, because you can always get better at your job sooner than you think. Here are a few tips on how you could speed up things a bit:

1. Know your vocabulary. Your training includes over 40 hours of studying pharmaceutical, surgical, gynecology and other groups of medical terms. Learn them by heard—have them for breakfast, snacks and dinner and you’ll get to memorize them eventually. Better yet—do not just memorize them but understand how the terms are being used in context.

2. Know the keyboard shortcuts. Practice using your PC’s keyboard (Microsoft) shortcuts as early as now to help you save time in opening applications, switching between tabs, or typing and editing your documents. Or you can assign your own shortcuts to your keyboard. (It’s all about you, baby!

3. Optimize your system. Make sure you’re Operating System or your apps are in good condition, meaning, are free of bugs or do not lag. You can also install a PC optimizer that keeps your PC error free. CNET.com has an extensive library of applications that can help improve your PC’s performance so that it won’t interrupt your work and enhance your productivity. Make sure your PC is also free from Malware or any viruses.

4. Take a break. Try productivity techniques like the Pomodoro, which will have you taking breaks with increasing duration every 20 to 30 minutes. Or just take a break when possible. According to an article published on the New York Times, taking a short walk, stretching, or just a few minutes of daydreaming can help you recharge your creativity and mental faculties. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a very informative page about taking breaks—you should check it out.

Working faster and better is no rocket science: All you need are the right kind of resources to do the job.

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