The Internet is one of the best tools you can use to find a job as a court reporter. The two main advantages of using the Internet as your primary job search tool are:

The quantity of information available. The Internet opens up many more options than you would be able to find using local sources like the newspaper or the yellow pages.  Go to one of the major search engines, like Google, type "court reporter job" and see how many web pages of information come up.  At this writing, there are over 52,000,000. That's a lot of information!
 

The ability to filter and focus. Even though there are more than 52,000,000 web pages in the example above, it does not mean all that information is going to help you. Search engines typically try to provide the most relevant information first. This is a simple way to filter out much of the unimportant information.  Later, I will tell you about a great software program that can help you even more, but first... the DOs and DON'Ts of online job searching.

	DO use websites with both resume banks and job banks. Resume banks allow you to post your resume for potential employers to review. Job banks allow you to search for available positions.  One of the great things about resume banks is that many are set up in a way that allows your resume to be indexed by search engines. This means your resume could come up in a search conducted by a potential employer on the major search engines, as well as in the resume bank.
	DON'T expect employers to come to you. Actively search job banks on a regular basis. Some job banks allow you to employ 'agents' that will monitor new postings and inform you of positions that fit your requirements, as they are posted. Most employers do not post new positions on a daily basis, but will post about once a week.
	DO make direct contact with potential employers. There are hundreds of court reporting agencies all across the United States and around the world. Many are constantly looking for qualified candidates to employ. My Court Reporter Job Guide contains the most comprehensive list of court reporting agencies you can find anywhere.
	DO be selective about where you post your resume. Review several websites carefully to make sure there are companies specifically related to court reporting, which are posting positions. Most sites have easy to use forms, with step-by-step instructions, that allow you to either type your resume or paste it into the form. Most sites will also require you to register in order to use their service.
	DO make it as easy as possible for potential employers to get in touch with you, when posting your resume online. Provide all relevant contact information, including your name, address, phone number, and email address.
	DO use special job searcher software to save time and find the highest paying jobs. One of the best programs I know can search through more than 300 of the top job websites and provide you with a list of potential employers that fit your specific profile, in mere seconds.
	DON'T give up. Finding the right job, with a great salary can sometimes be a frustrating and time consuming experience.  That is why I wrote the Court Reporter Job Guide. It is chalked full of practical and useful information and hundreds of links that can help you enjoy the High Income, Flexibility, Independence and Security of a great court reporter job.  You can have every tool you need right at your finger tips.  Get your own copy today.

The court reporters in the O. J. Simpson trial took down more than one million lines of trial transcripts.
 

Building your speed as a court reporter takes practice.  We offer several categories of digital dictation materials, which will allow you to progressively build your speed from 60 words per minute (wpm) to more than 220 wpm. Each category of dictation has numerous titles, so you will always have access to a wide variety of fresh new practice digital dictation materials, as your speed increases.
 

Upcoming newsletters will include articles on many important subjects that will help advance your court reporting career.  Following is just a sample of some of the articles you can look forward to receiving.
 

	Court Reporting Career Options!
	Buy a New Steno Machine for Peanuts!
	Get Your Court Reporter Training for FREE!
	Resume and Cover Letter Writing Secrets Revealed!
	Interview Questions & Answers!
	Start getting paid for your court reporting skills, even before you become certified!
	The Best Place to Buy High-Quality Court Reporting Supplies at the Lowest Cost!
	Grow Your Court Reporter Business and Expand Your Income!
	Court Reporter Home Study Programs!
	How and where to find a Mentor!
	Voice Writing - The Future of Court Reporting?

If there are other subjects you would like me to cover, please let me know.

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