u/virgostar222

Getting Experience- Halfway there

Hey all. Just need some advice for how to get into working under a licensed investigator. I have 5-6,000 hours out of 10,000. Looking to get my work card and work under a licensed investigator to finish my hours.

I already directly reached out to about a dozen PI firms to see if they are looking to hire. Any advice on what licensed professionals are looking for when hiring someone as part of their team? And possibly best ways to reach out?

I have 7+ years experience in criminal justice with investigative training. Just ready to finish off my hours and find my place somewhere. I’m older, started later (pushing 40) and been working hard .

Advice much appreciated when reaching out to investigative firms/companies.

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u/virgostar222 — 4 days ago

Hi all- I’ve been a trial and senior paralegal now for 7 years. Took a risk to join a forensic team expanding his business to my area. Left my other law job on great terms as they admitted I was underpaid and over qualified. This new position was suppose to change my life.

3 weeks in everything was great. Until red flags. (Fully remote while I launch his business here as he’s on opposite side of country) no communication. Unclear direction - Monday was told he’s deciding not to move forward with it and will pay me through end of month and I can keep office stuff he bought.

I’m screwed. I have 3 young kids and NEVER been unemployed before. I worked my butt off to get my masters and work.

Anyone looking for help? I have investigator experience also (in process of getting my PI license)

Please DM me if any advice on how to move forward. Databases besides indeed ? I’m terrified and not wanting to go back to serving. (I’m new to this state so I just started networking)

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u/virgostar222 — 23 days ago