Medical Transcription Students - How To Make Extra Money
So you're taking a medical transcription course but really need
to make a little extra money. It's difficult being a student and
having to work only part time or not work at all. But there may
be a few things you can start doing to money until you finish
your course.
If you really want to work from home, then consider general
transcribing until you finish your MT course. This will give you
lots of typing practice and listening skills while making extra
money.
The first step is to find a few clients. You can use inexpensive
advertising strategies to do this. Make out some simple flyers
on your computer and pass them around.
A few good places are Universities, schools, legal and insurance
offices, social work offices, and government offices.
The more services you offer the better your chances of finding
work. You can offer services like resume writing, general
transcribing, administrative help, and answering emails. Think
of the skills you possess to help you expand the number of
services you offer.
You can also try finding work online. There are a few sites you
can go to and bid on projects, Elance.com has everything from
administrative work to software design.
Finding a few projects on the side may be the perfect solution
until you find work as a medical transcriptionist. It can also
give you valuable experience while helping you build your
network.
And if you really need to work while studying, then that's okay.
You can always study part-time while working on the side. It's
better than being financially stressed or quitting your course
because lack of funds.
These can be difficult times, but just think ahead and keep
motivated with the thought that once you finish your course
you're going to have some great financial opportunities.