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The life as a private investigator

The life as a private investigator. By: Sydney Davis. The Nature of the Work. Interview people to gather information Collect evidence to present in court Find facts and analyze information about legal, financial, and personal matters

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The life as a private investigator

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  1. The life as a private investigator By: Sydney Davis

  2. The Nature of the Work • Interview people to gather information • Collect evidence to present in court • Find facts and analyze information about legal, financial, and personal matters • Typically work for individuals, attorneys, and businesses.

  3. Education • Usually have college education • Some investigation jobs may not have specific education requirements, others require candidates to have a high school diploma • Because many financial investigators have an accountant’s background, they typically have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field

  4. Training • Most private detectives and investigators learn on the job • New investigators must learn how to gather information, additional training depends on the type of firm that hires them

  5. Employment • Employment of private detectives and investigators is expected to grow 21 percent from 2010 to 2020 • Increased demand for private detectives and investigators go from heightened security concerns and the need to protect property and confidential information

  6. Earnings • The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,760 • The top 10 percent earned more than $74,970 • In May 2010 the median annual wage of private investigators was $42,870

  7. Job Outlook • Competition is expected for most jobs, because private investigator careers attract many qualified people, including relatively young retirees from law enforcement or military careers • The best opportunities for jobseekers will be in entry-level jobs in detective agencies

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