Ever since Jen took over the management of Genuinejobs.com I’ve distanced myself a bit from the daily activity of the site, including reading and responding to support emails. Though the idea was to free-up my time when I passed these responsibilities to Jen, I’ve become disconnected with our site users. It’s like no longer knowing who your customers are and that can never be good for business. Now don’t get me wrong, Jen is doing an amazing  job but in reality one can never really be completely disconnected from a …

Money can be earned for reading emails if a person has spare time or if he likes to make extra income.  There are thousands of websites offering money to read emails.  The money earned through reading emails is very low.  But, the earning potential is dependent on the number of emails read, as the money earned is directly proportional to the number of emails read per day.  For earning a good amount a person has to register with every paid to read email sites on the Internet.  But then, a …

A few months back I made a post on another website about the power of Twitter and other social networks like Facebook when it comes to connecting with employers and people who may have the inside track on vacant jobs. This morning as I was browsing trough a few of the news websites I visit on a daily basis, something caught my eye. At the very top of the page of one of the most popular news sites in Canada, there was a “Breaking News” . That’s nothing new or …

One of the great things about a career in medical transcription is that almost anyone can set up an office to handle the duties of a medical transcriptionist or a medical transcription service. Even the office requirements are fairly generic, meaning this has the potential for a home-based business.
A computer and Internet connection are probably your biggest needs for medical transcription, though technology has truly come a long way in this field. More than ever, there are products that can help you along this path, making your work easier and …

Here’s another great article I came across this morning that I thought would fit well with the theme of this blog. Be sure to check out the entire article and do come back and leave your comments.
Mistake #1: Assume you know what is expected of you
One of the biggest complaints we heard from new leaders was a lack of clarity around the role and their boss’ expectations. A key reason for this is that there simply isn’t enough candid conversation, before or after the move. Would you take a job …

Virtual Assistant job opportunities are out there, you just have to know how and where to find them. Here are some ideas to get you started:
1. Your Current and Former Employers
The first place to start is your current and former employers. If you are currently working or have worked for someone, let them know about your company and what you are doing. A plus to “advertising” with them is that they already know you, your qualities, your personality, and the quality of work you provide. Draw up a proposal. Let …

I fully support applying for jobs as soon as you come across the vacant job posting to ensure that your application or resume get’s to the employer as one of the first applicants. And I also “preach” that your job search should not be put on hold if it’s the weekend. The entire job search process should be a full time activity until you land that job you’ve been coveting. However, I must share with you a little tip you should consider.
If you were to put a hold on checking …

If you have an interest in the medical field and enjoy office work, you should consider a career in medical transcription. Demand in this field continues to grow and each year there are more job opportunities.
Medical transcription clerks quickly and accurately transcribe medical records that are dictated by doctors and other medical professionals. You will be working with clinic notes, physical reports, office notes, consultation reports, operative reports, psychiatric evaluations, laboratory results, pathology reports, and x-ray results to name just some of the record types.
The clerk receives the information on …

So how does a job seeker remain positive throughout the job hunt? Sandra Naiman, author of The High Achiever’s Secret Codebook: The Unwritten Rules for Success at Work points out that while this certainly is a challenging time, there are steps that can help people stay upbeat.
“The key is to engage in activities that provide self-satisfaction and build self esteem,” she says.
She offers the following suggestions:
Engage in activities that make you feel good about yourself. Identify the skills and aptitudes that make you good at your work and also make …

A Medical Transcriptionist in short MT positions, require a certification with training, specific skills like fast type writing, listening skills, and a specific field like Radiology, Operations report OR emergency reports handling etc.
Do make sure your mention your knowledge on industry standards like HIPPA requirements etc.
Below is a list of things that should appear in your resume.
Your knowledge history like training, certifications etc have to be highlighted.
The quality you can deliver in terms of % accuracy.
mention your type writing speed.
Your years of experience in the MT field, and if you …