The Guardian
College of Court Reporting, est. 1984
October, 2018
Should I Become a Court Reporter in This Modern Day?
Throughout the years, I have received emails from people all over the USA, people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, asking, “Should I become a court reporter? Will there be a job when I get out? Is there work? Is technology going to take over the industry? Am I too old?”
Believe me, I know the decision to go to court reporting school is huge.
When making the decision, I suggest one should ask:
Will I be committed to practice?
Being a court reporter is liking being a professional athlete. It takes focus, practice, practice, more practice, and a strong desire to succeed.
Do I have a natural talent?
If you are able to play the piano well or type fast, you might have a natural ability. People with a natural ability are able to get through school quickly sometimes.
Do I have a lot of things going on in my life, and am I easily distracted?
If you can’t spend time with the machine and truly focus on speed and accuracy, you will never get out of court reporting school.
Am I willing to spend the next two years (or more) going to school and practicing, practicing, practicing?
While in school I likened the practicing to becoming one with the machine. You have to learn to write with no thought; the words flow through your hands.
reprinted: jdsupra.com
7 Tips For Achieving Your Goals – Attorneys, Paralegals, Court Reporters
The San Diego Union Tribune published one of the best articles I have ever read under their “SUCCESS” column, “Getting to the Goal,” by Marcel Schwantes.
Schwantes cites research performed at the University of Scranton which found that 92 percent of people who set New Year’s goals never achieve them. Not achieving goals that you mindfully made and set out to achieve, only to fail, is disheartening. The question is, what do the 8 percent of people who do achieve their goals do differently?
Schwantes’ 7 Tips:
1. Begin with the end in mind. Write out your goal and then create a roadmap on how to achieve the goal including the sub-goals you need to achieve and the resources that will get you there.
2. Build a support system around you. Build a network of experts who care about your success in reaching your goals, including friends and colleagues. Super successful people surround themselves with mentors, coaches, and other successful people in different industries that are like-minded and have a similar desire for greatness.
Reprinted: thejcr.com
College of Court Reporting Alumni in the News
ABC, NBC, CBS?? Nah...we have your fav channels right here!
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CCR is accredited.
It's Not Too Late!
Contact Nicky Rodriquez at 866-294-3974 ext. 222 or nicky.rodriquez@ccr.edu for more information.
Welcome to The Guardian version of the Job Drawer!
Official Court Reporter(s)
Voice Captioner(s)
Freelance Reporter(s)
1. Transcriptionists, Automatic Sync Technologies, remote
Please see email below.
The College of Court Reporting has been an excellent resource for us at Automatic Sync Technologies whenever we have searched for qualified transcriptionists. We have benefited for many years from your well trained and highly skilled graduates.
I'm writing to see if you have current students or recent graduates...who might be interested in general transcription work. AST hires transcribers as independent contractors to complete text files for closed captioning jobs. Our business has increased significantly over the last few months and we are eager to bring in some new folks.
If you know of anyone fitting this bill, please have them visit AST's website or send their resume and contact information to jobs@automaticsync.com
http://www.automaticsync.com/sbx17/about-automatic-sync/careers/
2. Court Reporters, Planet Depo, various/remote
Please click here for more information (they do have a training program to make sure the reporters is absolutely ready!) They LOVE CCR alumni!!!!
3. Official Reporter, Lehigh County Court, Lehigh County, PA
Please see attached flyer.
4. Court Reporter, Doug Ketchum & Assoc., Fargo, ND
Doug Ketcham & Associates Court Reporting & Video, Fargo, ND, is in need of a full time court reporter. You would be reporting depositions, grand jury proceedings, workers compensation hearings and workers compensation depositions, railroad discipline hearings by phone. Those interested please contact Doug or Eileen Ketcham at dketcham@ketchamcourtreporters.comor eketcham@ketchamcourtreporters.com or call 701-237-0275. Thank you.
5. Voice/Steno Reporter/Proofreaders/Transcriptionists/Scopists, Lex Reporting, NY
Please click here for more information. They've hired CCR grads and would love more!
6. Court Reporter(s), Court Reporting Services, Inc., Louisville, KY (and surrounding area)
We are looking to expand our staff by at least 2 new reporters, We are a reporting firm in Louisville taking jobs in the surrounding areas and have increased our clients and expecting to have a lot more business coming in in September. Contact information below. Thanks!
Sarah Edwards, Paralegal
Court Reporting Services, Inc.
P: (502) 899-1663
F: (502) 899-7976
Toll Free: (888) 430-1521
For additional information, contact Natalie today!
natalie.kijurna@ccr.edu
(866) 294- 3974 ext. 229
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