Any Voicewriters here from Texas???

[Evelyn Carter]

I have some questions, especially if you have taken the CSR within the last three years! Suchas, where are you working, what was the test like, etc.

Thanks for your help?

[Able Court Reporting]

Hi, Evelyn. I'm a voice writer. I moved to Texas last year and took and passed the CSR exam in September. I'd be happy to answer any questions I can for you.

[Evelyn Carter]

Oh, great! Where did you get your training? What city are you working in? And can you tell me a little bit about taking the CSR using the mask? I have heard on another forum that voicewriters are put in a "separate area" from steno test takers. How many times did you take the test? That's it for now, I guess. I am sure I will more questions later.

Thanks for replying.

[JiLL]

Where in TX are you employed? What region?

[Montrell Vann, RMR, RDR, CRR]

Jill,

Just curious. What made you pursue mask reporting instead of a steno machine writer?

[JiLL]

Montrell,
I started out with the machine but after a year of school, i decided it was not for me.
I looked into the mask & i like it sooo much better plus it took only half the time to complete. I take the state exam in October so fingers crossed!

[Evelyn Carter]

October will be here before you know it. Good luck. Are you in Louisiana?

[JiLL]

Evelyn,
I am in Louisiana but the area i am in theres not many mask reporters. Will see how it all turns out.

[Evelyn Carter]

Well, I am sure there are more there than here in Houston (two to my knowleged). Good luck with everything. I thought Louisiana was big on voicewriters like Arkansas.

[JiLL]

well, just not in my area. I believe they are farther south Louisiana.

[Montrell Vann, RMR, RDR, CRR]

Thanks for the response. Are you producing your transcripts with CAT software or are you typing your transcripts? Was there any realtime instruction or application included in your mask schooling?

[JiLL]

MOntrell,
we are typing everything at the moment, when i get good and into the career, i will look into equipment.

[Montrell Vann, RMR, RDR, CRR]

Jill,
Just FYI: These days most, if not all, employers require "at a minimum" for court reporters to produce transcripts by the use of CAT software to even be elligible to gain employment as a court reporter. It's usually the most basic requirement employers are looking for to even consider an individual for hire to perform the duties of a court reporter. Had you consulted with anyone on this prior to pursuing mask reporting? Did the mask school provide you with any information regarding CAT software and instruction?