Court Reporting Schools Offer a World of Career Opportunities (job opportunities)

September 21st, 2008 admin Posted in careers |

By Chelsea Aubin

How many of us have tried to choose a degree but just keeping changing our minds on what we want to do? Personally, I’ve done it many times. In fact for many people who are in the process of choosing what they want to do for the rest of their lives, court reporting doesn’t usually hit their radar. There are however a lot of things that many people do not know about the job. When you think of being a court reporter, what do you think of? Well I’m sure many of us see it as the person sitting in a court room typing away as lawyer’s do their thing. However going to court reporting schools and being a court reporter may not be what you think it is.

Obviously as mentioned above many court reporters are able to make really good money. As I mentioned before there is a high demand for this job, and many people end up working overtime and you know what overtime may bring? Extra cash. Here’s another point you may not know about. Many people who go to court reporting schools to earn a degree, also work from home. It’s true. They can work from home as a freelancer if they wish too and work for themselves. Technology these day’s is just amazing, isn’t it? Or if working from home doesn’t appeal to you, you can also look for work from a court reporting agency or even an independent contractor.

So remember how I mentioned before about how people who have finished court reporting schools have gone on to do other things rather then going on to be an actual court reporter. Many people who have finished school have easily gone on to become hired by a broad casting company to provide closed-captioning for the hearing impaired. The point here is that you do have options and they are totally up to you.

So was that something that you weren’t really expecting? Not many people realize what you are able to do when you go to court reporting schools. One thing you may want to keep in mind is the fact that it may take roughly two to four years of school for you to learn your basic skills. Plus if you are a fast typer then you are well on your way. If now is the time that you are looking at a degree, take a look into court reporting, you may just be happy you did.

Have you thought about being a court reporter? Research the best court reporting schools, and get the best education for you. Get more details at http://www.courtreportingschoolsonline.net

Becoming James Bond - Security Services Job Profiles
By john mce

The Security Service protects the country against threats to national security, safeguarding the economic well-being of the country. To defend against terrorism, espionage, crime and proliferation. It also provides advice for national infrastructure such as power, water and transport systems.

There are a range of roles available in the Security Services -

Surveillance Officer - A surveillance officer watches and reports on the movements and actions of those under investigation.

Intelligence officer - An intelligence officer uses relevant intelligence data to assess and investigate threats to national security.

Linguist - Linguists translate and transcribe intelligence information from bugged phone calls, emails and mail, and interpreting it into a social context.

IT Specialist - Providing protection and IT support to the government’s computer systems, networks and communication systems.

There are also a number of very specialist posts, as well as support roles including administration, security, driving and building services.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

There are strict residency and nationality criteria to work for the Security Service. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and have very special skills in relevant areas.

Surveillance officers need a full driving license as well as personal skills and relevant experience, rather than academic qualifications.

Intelligence officers usually need a 2:1 degree in any subject as well as any relevant experience.

Linguists’ language ability is tested during the selection process. Knowledge of certain languages, such as Arab, Sorani, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Mandarin, Somali, Pushto, Persian and Russian, are preferential to others.

IT Specialists are in a better position with qualifications and experience, but the Security Service does administer it’s own IT test.

Training & Development

All staff are greeted with an eight-day induction, and most of the job specifications within the Security Services require that individuals are trained and developed.

For example, a new intelligence officer would complete a development programme which includes on-the-job and in-house training exercises.

A surveillance officer must complete a 75 day development programme which tests physical and mental ability. Passing this test is essential to remain in employment, and move onto the next training stage. It can take up to two years to fully qualify for a surveillance role. There are also many disparate elements which individuals would need to be separately trained for such as photography or bugging technology.

A Linguists training would include on-the-job and in-house development programmes, learning how to use special equipment.

Whatever the position, employees of the Security Services are encouraged throughout to take part in internal and external training courses to serve personal development.

Look for Jobs in Bristol as well as the rest of the Southwest at www.JobsSW.co.uk

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