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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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Distinguishing a Leader from a Manager

Leading people is hard, so managing people is probably the least all newly promoted employee/supervisors can do. It’s a given for any leader to start managing employees first: making sure everyone’s crossing out things on their to-do list, hitting their goals, and taking their breaks at the right time. Crossing that bridge, however, is something that not a lot of managers can do. However, by dissecting what the real experts have to say about leadership and management, maybe we can learn a thing or two about what really makes a leader and draw the line between leaders and managers. Utilizing research...

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Online job application tips

People now have more ways to be aware of job listings and send their applications. It used to be only via newspapers listings, job fairs, and radio or TV advertisements and through referrals on how people would know of which companies have openings, and of course “walking in”. People would then have to send their hard copies of their resumes via mail, by the referrer or by bringing it personally. Those still work in finding and applying for a job but nowadays, people do it online. There are now a lot of online job listings you can visit such as theLadders, Glassdoor, and so much more out there...

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Salary Negotiations

Applicants don’t just prepare for the tough questions such as “what’s your weakness and strengths”, “why should we hire you”, “why are you leaving your present company” and many more but they also prepare for the job offer and specially the salary negotiations. Job offers and salary negotiations are probably my favorite part of a job interview as it means you are being welcomed to the company but there is just one issue on how much they will be paying you. Salary negotiations can get quite tricky for some applicants so we have prepared a couple of tips for them. 1.    Always...

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2014 Career missteps to avoid

Times have definitely changed – technology has improved so much that it has been making our lives extra comfortable and accessible. Career wise, there are also a lot of changes. There are now more “new” careers, businesses are growing and companies are getting bigger. Professionals that have made it big in their industries know the ins and outs of the game and they also know that there are certain mistakes to avoid. You may have read about career missteps to avoid before (such as quitting your job without a plan, take a job you don’t like, take too much risk like invest money you don’t have,...

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What is 1-BP and How Does it Affect Your Health?

1-BP, or 1-bromapopane is a type of solvent used for a number or commercial and industrial products such as dry cleaning products, degreasing solutions, adhesive sprays and aerosol sprays, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.   Health Consequences of Occupational Exposure to 1-BP Long-term occupational exposure to 1-B can cause irritation of the eyes, mucus membranes, airways, and skin. It also affects the nervous system and causes a person to experience headaches, dizziness, confusion, and numbness of extremities. According to the National Institute of Health,...

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Meditec Wants You to Share the Love this February

There’s always a way and reason to celebrate Valentine’s Day. No, we’re not talking about buying your significant other a rose, card or iPad. And no, we’re definitely not taking her (or him) out for a candlelight dinner or out in the wild (whatever floats your boat). We’re talking about stripping down to your undies for a good cause! So drop those paperworks on your desk, forget about hitting the numbers, and have some fun (we know Valentine’s Day falls on a workday); join Cupid’s Undie Run for the Children’s Tumor Foundation and celebrate Valentine’s Day differently for a change.  We’ll...

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Interview tips for work at home professionals

If you haven’t tried it before or known about it before, yes people are getting interviewed in a lot of other ways nowadays. There used to be only a phone interview (which is mostly an invitation for an actual interview at the office) and the interview at a specific place (usually office) but nowadays, people are getting interviewed via Skype or online video chats – basically it’s what they call as virtual interviews. This is also common to work at home professionals and especially for companies that outsource some of their services and needs. Below are some tips and advice for applicants who...

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Career tips for 2014

It’s a new year and as many people would look at it, it’s a fresh year for changes and opportunities. Planning the year for career success is one of the biggest challenges to some people (some don’t even have career plans), but if you do it right, you will definitely find success. Here are tips we can share to help you with your journey to success for 2014: Review and Plan There may have been a lot of things that you were not happy with for last year but you can’t just think that what happened has passed. You need to consider all of the things that happened in the past and make goals on how...

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Finding Entry Level MT Jobs

Some people don’t even know that there is a “medical transcription” (MT) job and to those who have heard about this career and the opportunities the industry offers, here are some great tips in finding your first MT job.Choose the right training program – you would need to take up training before you can start a medical transcription career. You should take advantage of training providers that also offers “internships” or “placement assistance” for students that performed very well during the training. Being able to be an intern with their partners can help you show the company that you have...

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Medical Transcription Services Market to Grow to $60 Million in the Next Six Years

Medical transcription is regaining its status as a hot market for job seekers as evidenced by a recent Transparency Market Research report. According to the SB Wire press release of the research company last December 5, the medical transcription services market is forecasted to be worth $60 million in 2019. The research was based on a market analysis of participating transcription service providers that cater to healthcare institutes, private clinics, hospitals and other professionals. The market analysis was further divided into several categories from patient history to diagnostic reports,...

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