I applied through other source. I interviewed at TranscribeMe (New York, NY) in Jul 2018
Interview
A lot to read before attempting the exam, which did fine with. Attempting the exam was another step, 1st audio was 6 mins and it took me a while to get through, but I felt good about it. I referenced the guide as much as needed and did the necessary research with names and etc. Passed the T/F easily. Then they ask you to transcribe TWO MORE 6 min audios! Look, it would be fine if this is what it is to get into this sector, but upon reviewing my scores (which ended in failure starting with 72%/80%/95%) I was shocked to see that I couldn't see what I messed up on. There's WAY too much specific info within the handbook to have to go back and forth and see what exactly you formatted wrong. This would be even better if it gave you feedback so you could do better on the next retry. But as I wasted about 2.5 hrs of my time, I'll likely not try this again.
I applied online. I interviewed at TranscribeMe in Jun 2018
Interview
Applied for a remote transcriptionist position. The "interview" process is all done online by taking four multiple choice tests on grammar and punctuation, etc., and then transcribing three audio clips.
I am a transcriptionist with over 20 years of experience, and was the manager of an entire medical transcription department for a large group of radiology imaging centers for six years. I also have past career experience as a technical writer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The transcription testing part of the exam was ridiculous. It took me four hours to transcribe the three audio clips -- you can't use your foot pedal during these tests-- and it was also difficult following all of TranscribeMe's many style guidelines, while also trying to figure out how to properly transcribe people talking at the same time. I could hear what each person was saying, despite people talking at the same time. But how does TranscribeME want you to transcribe these types of conversations? Obviously, I didn't get it right -- I only scored about 81% on each of the three exams--and failed. How ridiculous. I am very intelligent and extremely detail-oriented, and went over my work several times for accuracy before submitting. These conversations were nowhere near as technical and complicated as medical transcription--they were easy exchanges. I think TranscribeMe is a WASTE OF TIME.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at TranscribeMe (Bridgeport, CT) in Jun 2018
Interview
No interview. 2 Exams and a manual. Once Exams are complete and you are approved, all your audios then transform into a mixture of English and foreign along with often poor audio quality. And you are constantly told that your work isn't 'quite' up to par. So you try harder. But for 26 hours of your 200% time and effort, you will only make around $2 per hour. They play on people's sense of self-worth. They know that even if people leave, there are still enough suckers out there to keep trying to please them and actually get a pat on the back - no matter the TREMENDOUS sacrifice of time put in to do the work to their specifications. It is the classic bait-and-switch as far as work offers go. And the fact that they continue to pay people less than minimum wage only speaks to their impunity and scorn for their employees.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
No interview questions. Just two Eams and then you start. During your work process, you are required to join their chat room. Also, the manual that they provide does not accurately reflect their work procedures. I followed the directions only to be emailed by the Help Desk telling me those weren't the directions.