I've never done this before and to think of doing such terrifies me. I feel I'll fall to pieces. Is there a way round this? Is it worth turning the job down if I lack this only skill? PLEASE help. Can't minute taking be passed on to someone else within the company?
2007-01-15 02:08:16 · 8 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I think you should be honest that you haven't done it before but don't be negative about this...tell them you don't see it as a problem (even if you do!). Also, if you regularly send text messages then you'll no doubt be used to "speed writing"! That's the sort of technique I use when I have to take notes. Go for it! If it's only a temp job as you say, if you find you don't like it simply move on...good luck!
2007-01-15 02:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by long_luscious_lashes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does the agency know you cannot do minute taking (if the job is through an agency)? If you can speed write you will probably be OK - you don't need shorthand to take minutes. As long as you can write quickly and keep up with what you've written you should be OK. If it's a temporary job I would go for it - if you can't do it it's not like you will be losing a permanent job - still a pain to lose but not as bad. Go for it, then you can say you do have the experience next time...
2007-01-15 10:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone who takes minutes has short-hand... Plenty of people these days take down the key points of a meeting in longhand - so in way, you're as experienced as the next person if you can write with speed and clarity.
Find out how often meetings occur and see if there's a way you can find what was presented after a previous meeting. Are we talking pages of notes, or just the one or two?
Of course, another tack is to sign up to learn shorthand. http://easyscript.com/ promise that it will only take half a day to learn a condensed version. Hope this helps.
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2007-01-15 11:12:13 · answer #4 · answered by Dreams comes true 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minute taking is just detailing everything that happens or is discussed in a meeting. Just practice with family and friends and you'll get quicker. If you can do shorthand that would help.
2007-01-15 10:16:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are scared of taking minutes? Have you ever taken notes in high school? Thats a pretty good summary of minutes.
2007-01-15 10:13:18 · answer #6 · answered by M O 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the job and record meetings that need minutes taking with a small pocket recorder. that way you wont miss anything.
2007-01-15 10:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by Michele 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry but its not that hard to learn you just write down what you hear and put the ime next to it!
when i hold a meeting I generally take the minutes myself as I am going along! cuts down on resource and lets my PA get on with important stuff ..... like my dry-cleaning!
give it a go! you might just suprise yourself!
2007-01-15 10:14:33 · answer #8 · answered by Nigi-magic 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋