Court reporters who complete their training may be at a loss to find their first court stenography positions. Even those experienced in court reporting sometimes struggle to find that next assignment. There are a number of resources available to aid reporters in their job searches.
Work Your Contacts
In any field, networking is an important element of a job-hunting strategy. The first place to check is with your school. They will have a list of companies hiring for court stenography positions and can provide valuable information on the state of the local job market. Certain employers may have hired many of their graduating in the past. Your teachers are valuable sources of job advice and professional recommendations. Fellow students can pool their information to give everyone a better chance of finding a position.
Court reporting associations are another good source of career guidance. Join the NCRA for their certification programs and networking opportunities and join your state court reporters’ association for regional job listings. The association and the members can put new reporters on the path to local court stenography positions.
Internet Job Searches
Online resources are great if you are looking for court stenography positions outside your local area. You may be planning to move to a new city or be open to positions anywhere in the country. Even if you are looking for local positions, most companies advertise their positions online rather than using other media.
Online job searching should involve more than posting a resume and waiting for a phone call. Check job listings daily and apply for new positions immediately. Tailor every resume to the specific job and research the hiring company so you can customize your application to their organization. A resume written to fit a specific opening stands a much better chance of landing an interview than a generic resume sent to every employer in the city.
Let the Huseby Court Reporting Agency Find the Jobs for You
It’s tough to face the job market alone. Instead of going solo, join the Huseby team and let us work to find you regular court stenography assignments. We have many established clients and a steady flow of work so we are always looking for talented professionals to add to our team.
However don’t let your career aspirations stop with the courtroom. Although most students think of court stenography when they imagine their careers, there is a vast array of positions available to court reporters. Many businesses use court reporters to provide unbiased documentations of meetings, conferences and negotiations. There is a huge demand for close captioning of television, movies and live web broadcasts.
When you work for Huseby, you let us handle the details that get in the way of court reporting. We handle tasks like finding clients and billing for services so you have more time for yourself. You can focus on the work, trusting Huseby to take care of the rest.
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Going through court reporting school takes determination and persistence. Only 10% ever graduate. A new court reporter is best off finding a firm to work with that will read their transcripts for the first three months and give support for the difficult times when attorneys talk over each other or get angry. Also, reporters need to know they will be paid and when they will be paid. Young reporters need to be aware.