Completed my First Assignment!

[Frank Shields]

I completed my first assignment on 1-23-04. I will be honest, prior to the day I had to actually perform the assignment, I cannot explain in words how nervous I was and how my stomach was in knots! Did anyone else have these problems? After I completed the assignment, it was like a ton of bricks were lifted off my shoulders! I actually amazed myself and performed the assignment correctly! Now, I feel a whole lot more relaxed and am ready for my next one and several after that!

I actually have another one scheduled for the first week of February. I am looking forward to that one.

I want to say thanks to all the members who have posted replies, I have learned a lot from you and want to thank you for all your efforts and time. Your comments and experience helped me to perform my first assignment correctly!

I hope everyone has a great day!


Originally posted by Mary A Young
I think I will be a little nervous when I complete my first assignment also. I can't wait to get it! Isn't this place just great?

Now I know the rest will be easier for you!

Mary


Mary,

This place is great! I just wish I had found it a long time ago! But I plan to spend as much time as I can to becoming a full time PI. The more I read here, the more I am excited in becoming a PI!

Good luck with your new career!

Thanks,

____________________

Frank Shields:cool:

[Mary A Young -]

I think I will be a little nervous when I complete my first assignment also. I can't wait to get it! Isn't this place just great?

Now I know the rest will be easier for you!

Mary

[Frank Shields]

Originally posted by Mary A Young
I think I will be a little nervous when I complete my first assignment also. I can't wait to get it! Isn't this place just great?

Now I know the rest will be easier for you!

Mary


Mary,

This place is great! I just wish I had found it a long time ago! But I plan to spend as much time as I can to becoming a full time PI. The more I read here, the more I am excited in becoming a PI!

Good luck with your new career!

Thanks,

____________________

Frank Shields:cool:

[Brenda Muller]

Frank,
Congratulation on your 1st assignment.

[Frank Shields]

Originally posted by Brenda Muller
Frank,
Congratulation on your 1st assignment.

Brenda,

Thank you very much!:D I am already looking forward to the next one I have for next week.

Take care,

_________________

Frank Shields:cool:

[Sara Livingston]

Thank you for your comments.

Remember, when discussing assignments or private Level 4 forum issues, please keep your comments in a general view without specifics.


To all:
Please review the Forum Rules here:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2914

For union member's of IPIU who have Level 4 access, please feel free to openly discuss any assignment particulars in the following "private forums" out of the public area:

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Thank you for your support.

[Thomas Simpson]

Frank,

Congratulations on completing your first assignment! I'm sure that I'll be just as nervous when I get mine. I also wish that I had found IPIU a lot sooner! I just got my criminal warrants registration and fingerprint card today, and I'm very anxious to get it all completed so that I can move on to the next step in the process of becoming a PI. May you continue to be successful and fully enjoy your new career!

[Bridgett Brown]

Congratulations, Frank, on the completion of your first assignment.

Bridgett

[Simon Hinchliffe]

congratulations!!

I was wondering how difficult your first assignment was without obviuosly going into detail. Were they pleased with your results?

[Tanda Collier -]

Congratulations Frank! Great job, keep up the good work. Now you know you were worried for nothing. Relax and reap the benefits of your success.

[Daphane Davis]

Frank,

Congratulations on completing your first assignment. We are moving into week two of February so by now you've completed your SeCoNd assignment. How did it go? Was your stomach still in knots?

[Barbara Compton]

Wow soooo cool. I have to admit I sometimes sit up and wonder "what my first assignment" will be. Yes I'm that excited! Congrats!!

Barbara Compton

[Michael Harris]

Frank,

Being nervous indicates that you were not cocky about your skills. Only the arrogant or the idiot is never nervous.

Congratulations! :)

[George P. Eells]

Frank,

Congratulations on your 1 st assignments sucessful completion.
Keep up the fine work.:)

[Barbara Compton]

Being nervous indicates that you were not cocky about your skills. Only the arrogant or the idiot is never nervous.

Michael I wanted to thank you for your statement to Frank. I had actually thought because I was nervous, it wasn't normal. I was having second thoughts about doing this. Thanks for the encouragement.

[Barbara Compton]

Thanks again
Barbara Compton

[Sandra L Buchner]

Frank,
I'm doubly encouraged! It is great to hear that a fellow IPIU member and fellow resident of Michigan has completed his first assignment with another one lined up. I just sent my test back on Saturday and am waiting for the results. I can hardly wait to get started. Best of luck in your future assignments.
Sandy

[Richard Greiner -]

Frank,

Congratulations on completing your first assignment! I can't wait to get my first one.

[James Lykins]

Its good to know what to expect when my first assignment comes along! Its also good to know that my stomach will settle down by that second assignment. I know that after that initial assignment, you are on your way now!

Best of luck to you in the future, and thank you for sharing those descriptive feelings you had! I look forward to eager anticipation in my quest to be part of the P.I. family!

[Kevin Jackson]

Congrats Frank!

My military background has taught me that there is nothing wrong with being nervous as long as you don't let your nerves take you over. I'm sure I'll be nervous on my first assignment but I'll definitely have your and other posts I have read in the back of my mind to make it through.:)

Thanks,

Kevin L. Jackson

[Kurk Petterson-]

Thank you for your post on your 1st assignment, that is the first post I've read about anyone's 1st assignment. Interesting read.
In fact, your post inspired me. Keep us posted on your 2nd assignment.
I'm a newbie, learning the ropes... beginning the journey...

[Barbara Compton]

Kurk it is a great journey! Even though I have yet to get my manuel,(I have just gotten my finger printing ect done & sent in) I am excited and willing to learn all I can. Good luck on your new adventure!

Barbara Compton

[Dana Bertling]

I'm sure I may have more than jitters when I get to my assignments. I'm having problems with the site so I'm not able to do much. I e-mailed my mentor and never received any reply from him so I'm trying to find somewhere on this site for help. Thats how I ran across your success story. Keep up the good work it gets easier the more you do.

Good Luck!

[Darcie L Chaffin]

Hi Frank,

Congratulations on completing your first assignment. I am sure you have done a few more by now. I wish I would have found IPIU sooner, but oh well, patience is a virtue. Hope all goes well in the future. Take care and be safe out there.

Darcie:)

[Technical Support]

As Sara mentioned in an earlier comment here, most of the assignment details chit chat happens in the private Level 4 union members only forums that she provided a link to. There are many more union members who have posted their assignments in that area, but may not have the time to share some of it in the public forums, such as this one.

And my point? Simply that Frank is not the only PI that has had jitters. :D

[Denise Czeponis]

Frank:

Congradulations on your first assignment! I'm sure things will be easier on your next assignment now that you have a little experience under your belt.

[Barbara Compton]

I'm glad he shared! :)
Barbara Compton

[Frank Martinez -]

<font color="green"><b>From one Frank to another, I am new here and can't wait to have that same nervous excitement of MY first assignment.<p>Thanks for sharing.</font></b><p>
<img src="http://home.earthlink.net/~fbmarz/lilfrank.jpg">

[Timothy Greenlee]

Congrats Frank
I am also new to the forum. I just sent my fingerprints and CWR off and waiting patiently to be as far as you. I know I will be nervous the on the first assignment also. IPIU members have already helped answer many questions that I had. It is good to see that i came to the right place to get my training

[James Cary Jr]

Congrats Frank thanks for sharing your state of mind and I commend you on your focus and determination to get the job done regardless of your nervous state. I am encouraged by your story. Thanks.

[Tiffany H. Causey -]

Congratulations Frank!
It sounds like you did well. Your post is encouraging to all of us who are just starting out.
Good luck on your next assignment.

Tiffany Causey

[Joyce C Dixon]

Good Job Frank:)

[Carl Isenhour -]

Frank, congrats, sounds really motivating, what kind of case was it , or are you at liberty to discuss it. That is always a good feeling to accomplish a goal you set, and thanks for passing it along, Carl.




I shall leave no stone unturned!

[Carl Isenhour -]

Dana, just read your post, and it sounds like you dont have 100% faith in your self, listen & learn, pay extreme attention to detail, and it will all be second nature, every one starts somewhere we have all been there , done that, drive on and good luck, Carl



I shall leave no stone unturned!

[Maria Jonas]

Congratulations on your assignments! I am so nervous, and I don't have anything lined up yet! Keep up the good work, and maybe I'll have some news about me soon.

[Katerina Zahirovic Marinovic]

Brenda,

Thank you very much!:D I am already looking forward to the next one I have for next week.

Take care,

_________________

Frank Shields:cool:
Congratulation on your first assignment, hope all future one will be just as feather.
Good luck
Katerina

[Daniel Mayer -]

Congrats Frank,

Sounds like your first assignment is the first of many that you will enjoy--As a new member I'm waiting for my first as well --continued success in your endeavors--

Dan

[Jon Dvorak-]

Congrats on you first assignment

[Osmond McMahon]

Frank,

Being nervous indicates that you were not cocky about your skills. Only the arrogant or the idiot is never nervous.

Congratulations! :)

That's not entirely true. I don't consider myself either of those and I am not "cocky" or very nervous. I know that when I am tasked with my first assignment, as long as I do what I know I am supposed to do, how I am supposed to do it, follow the instructions of any senior investigator I may or may not be working with and keep an open mind and perform professionally while working it, everything will be just fine. Sure, there are concerns that will be going through my mind about what I need to make sure I get done and I know I will constantly be reminding myself to be thorough....but I won't be "nervous" and I hardly think that makes me arrogant or an idiot.

[Steven Oetjengerdes]

Congrats on your first completed assignment!

[David Graham]

Hi Frank,

Sounds like your off to a great start. Keep up the good work!

[Dabra J Grant -]

Congratulations,
Thanks for posting at level 1, to give the New Recruits something to strive for!
Best of everything in your next assignments. Once you've got a few under your belt that nervousness will fade as your self-confidence rises. Thanks for sharing!

[Bridgett Brown]

I completed my first assignment last week. Everything went very well. It was quite fun. I actually really enjoyed the experience. Any of you know of any ....


[Edited by Moderator: Level 4 comment in Public Forum]

[Raul Rodriguez]

It Is Nice To Hear About The Good Experience On Your First Assignment. I Just Got A Letter For Some Assignments. I Hope It Goes Well, And I Do A Good Job.

By The Way Can Someone Tell Me What "tat" Means? I Saw This In The Assignment Forum.

Thank You

Raul

[Dabra J Grant -]

It Is Nice To Hear About The Good Experience On Your First Assignment. I Just Got A Letter For Some Assignments. I Hope It Goes Well, And I Do A Good Job.

By The Way Can Someone Tell Me What "tat" Means? I Saw This In The Assignment Forum.

Thank You

Raul

Hello Raul,

I could tell you what TAT is, but then you wouldn't know how to find the next info you need. So.....just go to the Top of this page to the blue task bar. The 6th drop down menu item is "Search" - Click on it, and then type TAT in the box and click on Search.... All the references to TAT in the actual threads will be in Red. Try it you'll like it!!

[Gayle Castaneda]

Thank you Raul for the question, and thank you Debra for leading the way to the answer. Now I know what "tat" means. And I'd have never guessed it without your help.

[Ann Marie Ryan]

Level 4 Discussions are here:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=236

[Tiffiny Dixon]

water fall Hi Frank Shields,
Congratulations on your completion of your first assign.I have been anxiously awaiting mine. :eek:
I completed my first assignment on 1-23-04. I will be honest, prior to the day I had to actually perform the assignment, I cannot explain in words how nervous I was and how my stomach was in knots! Did anyone else have these problems? After I completed the assignment, it was like a ton of bricks were lifted off my shoulders! I actually amazed myself and performed the assignment correctly! Now, I feel a whole lot more relaxed and am ready for my next one and several after that!

I actually have another one scheduled for the first week of February. I am looking forward to that one.

I want to say thanks to all the members who have posted replies, I have learned a lot from you and want to thank you for all your efforts and time. Your comments and experience helped me to perform my first assignment correctly!

I hope everyone has a great day!


Thanks again,


_______________________-

Frank Shields:cool: :D :)

[Randy Barnes]

Good job Frank. I think anytime we start something new it gives you the jitters. Soon it will becomw second nature to us. I was in law enforcement for twelve years. I left the business for some time and now that I'm taking the steps to become a Private Investigator I'm feeling excited and have the jitters at the same time. Congratulations on your first assignment, I can't wait for mine. GOOD LUCK!

[Petra Post]

Congratulations Frank,
great to hear about your first assignment going well. Good Luck on your next ones. I am nervous already, haha. It's great to be here and share emotions. ;)

[Carlos NaJarro]

Congratulations on your first assignment Frank.can you give us a little hint as to what type of assignment you had ? I mean without giving too much of what may be private response will be appreciated.again great going.

[Carl House]

Good job Frank. I am sure everybody is a little nervous when it comes to thier first assignment.

Have a great day,

Carl House

[Carlos NaJarro]

Thanks Frank again good job.

[Alejandro E Hernandez]

Congratulations on your first assignment Frank. I can't wait until the day I complete my first assignment.

Alejandro Hernandez

[Victoria S Kinney]

Congradulations Frank on your first assignment. I am still waiting.

[Tiffiny Dixon]

Good job Frank! I know you can't wait for the next assignment.

[Technical Support]

Congratulations on your first assignment Frank.can you give us a little hint as to what type of assignment you had ? I mean without giving too much of what may be private response will be appreciated?
Yes and no.

This topic is in the public forum and details of assignments and types are not to be revealed.

But they can be revealed in the union member Level 4 private forums here:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=236

Other Level 4 Links:

National and Local Jobs Forum:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=5

Integrity Investigations Jobs Forum:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=49

Level 4 Member Instructions:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4856

Federal Anti-Piracy Job Forum:
http://www.ipiu.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=12

[Lisa Mahoney]

Congratuations to all members finishing their first assignments, I hope it all went well. I can't wait for that day to come. I am a bit apprehensive, but, I always am when I journey out to something new. Thank-You for sharing your success, and I wish you all so very many more. Be Safe.

[Bridgett Brown]

Hello Lisa:

I understand your feeling apprehensive. I felt the same way the very moment I signed up for my first assignment. It's very common to feel that way because afterall it is new to us. It will pass and you will do just fine. I'm enjoying my integrity assignments. :)

[Flora Porter]

water fall /
water fall Hi Frank Shields,
Congratulations on your completion of your first assign.I have been anxiously awaiting mine. :eek:
Hi Frank,

Condrats :cool: on making it through the first assignment.
You gave us encouragement. Knowing that our day will come.
Continued success :) Keep up the good work.

P.I. Trainee
Flora Porter

[Patrice-Maria Love]

Congratulations , Frank on your first assignment ! I am positive the more assignments you do, the more relax you will become. Stay strong!

[Corrina M Wessel]

I'm glad your assignemnt went so well. I cannot wait for my first one so I can finally put to use what i spent the past three years learning in college.

[Legal Affairs]

Congratuations to all members finishing their first assignments, I hope it all went well. I can't wait for that day to come. I am a bit apprehensive, but, I always am when I journey out to something new. Thank-You for sharing your success, and I wish you all so very many more. Be Safe.
Take your time and enjoy the journey. :)

[Wendy Brown]

Hi Frank,

Congratulations on completing your first assignment. I'm assuming now that it's August you've done a few....can you tell us how it's going? I would love to hear how you've progressed in the last 7 months.

[Paul Tetrault -]

hello frank,

conratulations on first assignment and hope the 6 months have been just as successful.i have to ask the same question as wendy,"how have you progressed in the last months?"

paul tetrault:)

[Steve McAtee]

Any updates Frank on new assignments? Always like reading success stories.....

[Peter R Loncar]

Congratulations on your first assignments. My first one came back in June and they continue to roll in!
Keep at it!!!

Pete.

[Denise Damazio]

Congratulations on your 1st assignment. It has been a while since your post and we all would like to know how you're doing?? I just sent my photo, credentials, etc in today, so I am assuming the next step is the manual and test.

I really enjoy reading about others assignments.. Thanks much!

[Wendy Brown]

Congratulations on your first assignments. My first one came back in June and they continue to roll in!
Keep at it!!!

Pete.

Pete,

Thanks for the "thumbs up" on my test scores. I'm glad to hear you've gotten several assignments since your first one in June.

I read your post that said you spent 2-3 hours a day over a period of 3 days applying to all the Integrity Investigation assignments on the forum. Is this the secret to getting the ball rolling quickly?

I don't have a fulltime job right now and I'd like to make this my fulltime job. I'll be needing one within 30 days and was wondering if you could give me some tips on building my assignment portfolio through IPIU.

Any advice?

[Peter R Loncar]

Hey Wendy, It does take a while to apply to all of the Integrity Agencies. I have been working with several agencies on a regular basis since I have applied. You really need a lot of assignments to make this pay off. It's a great part time job, but the experience that you gain may be larger than the income that you may receive. Another way to make money and gain experience is through the Anti-Piracy assignments.
So far, these mentioned assignments are all that I have been able to complete.
I am hoping to obtain experience in any way possible to become licensed as a Private Investigator.

Good luck in your career,
Pete.

[Peter R Loncar]

Corrina, go to the Level 4 Member area of the Integrity Investigation Forum (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=49). There is a topic it.
All of your questions can be answered in that forum.

Pete

[Corrina M Wessel]

What level do you have to be to access that forum?

[John Ewings]

Hey Pete, thanks for info you provided for the others. It was a help to me as well.

[David Copeland]

What level do you have to be to access that forum?
Level 4.

(Moderator Note: All Level 4 union member comments should be discussed in the private forums and not on the public forums. Thank you for your support.)

[Brian Pia]

Frank - it sounds like your experience is typical. I look forward to my first assignment and sharing the experience with all of our family members.

I am new and awaiting my fingerprint packet. While I wait I am trying to learn as much as I can about the business from everyone at IPIU.

Since it has been many months since your original post I wonder if you could give us an idea of how things are progressing (without comprising details, of course)?

I welcome this discussion to anyone that would like to join in.

Brian

[Jeffrey S Mitchell]

Congratulations, Frank. I hope this turns into a fulfilling career for you.

[Tyron Works]

i can't wait to get my first assignment.

[Osmond McMahon]

congrats on your success thus far. I too have been pretty busy. I have been able to secure a few background checks and such for some local folks. My most recent one was pretty interesting. A co-worker of my wife's asked if I would check out her new man. She said they were starting to get a little close and wanted to check out some of the stuff he told her about his background that didn't quite make sense to her. SO, I met with her and got all the details and such. Well, it took some diggin but I finally nailed him down. Found out he is 'back-n-forth" still with who he described as his "ex" wife....has a child support order against him in CA from the one before her, and none of the professional background he alleged verified. Needless to say, she was glad to "quit while she was ahead". It was cool though that I was able to get her the info she needed to keep form getting into a potentially bad situation.

[Jimmy Jordan -]

Being nervous indicates that you were not cocky about your skills. Only the arrogant or the idiot is never nervous.

I agree 100%

[Amalia Martinelli]

Congrats Frank!!
Good to hear you did a good job. I'm sure I will also be a nervous wreck! Doing something new for the first time always does that. The more I read the more I learn.

[Dawn Kubik]

I have just started with IPIU and realize the importance of assisting the community at large. About 13 years ago I went out with someone who had told me that they were divorced for 2 years and that "he had nothing to hide." Five months later (since I had just started a new job and lived in a different town), I found out this person lied about his financial situation as well as his marital status. I stayed with him because I was in a state of shock and until further lies surfaced I was not able to let go of this consummate liar. I think it is wonderful to get a sketch of a person's background to be sure that you are all on the same page. As it turned out, my life and my parents lives were completely disrupted. Thank you, Dawn Kubik.

congrats on your success thus far. I too have been pretty busy. I have been able to secure a few background checks and such for some local folks. My most recent one was pretty interesting. A co-worker of my wife's asked if I would check out her new man. She said they were starting to get a little close and wanted to check out some of the stuff he told her about his background that didn't quite make sense to her. SO, I met with her and got all the details and such. Well, it took some diggin but I finally nailed him down. Found out he is 'back-n-forth" still with who he described as his "ex" wife....has a child support order against him in CA from the one before her, and none of the professional background he alleged verified. Needless to say, she was glad to "quit while she was ahead". It was cool though that I was able to get her the info she needed to keep form getting into a potentially bad situation.

[Osmond McMahon]

I agree 100%

Well, like I said when this one was first posted. I am not cocky, and certainly do not consider myself and idiot. I seldom get nervous because I am confident in my skills and accept the fact that,as long as I apply my skills appropriately, there is still some chance that I may not be as successful as hoped.....for whatever reason or circumstance. I do what I know how to do, ask for help with what I don't know, and hope that I did not miss something on the way and try to be as thorough as possible to do the best I can. If I succeed, it feels great! If I fail, yeah it feels bad, but I know it is time to evaluate what was done and isolate what may have cuased the break down in service or performance, take the opportunity to learn how to correct the issue and esnure it does not happen in the future.

So, it is not fair for someone to call another person he or she does not know or has not worked with or has not evaluated any results from cocky or an idiot based solely on his or her own interpretation of what fear and nervousness is or means.

[Roberta A Bryant]

Frank,
Congradualtions on your first assignment. It must of been like being on any job on that first day. Don't you hate that feeling? I know when I hit the level of accepting assignments I will be nervous, luckily I have a wonderful husband that is my rock and always make what I thing truamatic seem like a walk in the park. I hope you have many more successful assignment ahead.
Roberta
AKA Robin

[Jason Fischer]

Hey Frank, just wondering how you've been doing since your first assignment. I just passed my entry test and hope to be getting my first assignment soon. Do you or anyone else have any hints as to how I should go about getting my first assignment? What do you suggest I do to get my name out there as much as possible? Thanks

Jason Fischer

[Cleo Evans--]

Hey Wendy, It does take a while to apply to all of the Integrity Agencies. I have been working with several agencies on a regular basis since I have applied. You really need a lot of assignments to make this pay off. It's a great part time job, but the experience that you gain may be larger than the income that you may receive. Another way to make money and gain experience is through the Anti-Piracy assignments.
So far, these mentioned assignments are all that I have been able to complete.
I am hoping to obtain experience in any way possible to become licensed as a Private Investigator.

Good luck in your career,
Pete.


Peter,
I would just like to congratulate you on all the assignments you have taken on so far. From the sounds of it, it won't be long before you reach your desired destination! :D

Good luck to you, :)
Cleo

[Vickie Berg]

Congratulations on admitting your fears, overcoming them, and succeeding on your assignment. :)
I am very anxious to complete all the necessary steps to begin the "real" work of actually doing assignments.
I look forward to letting you all know how it goes.

[Judith Bray]

Good Job! I am also just like everyone else --- excited to get that first job! My lifetime dream is close enough to almost taste! I have been enrolled in a PCDI course for my careeer as a PI, and have learned a lot from that! Approximately how long was it before you got your first assignment? I have been doing a LOT of mystery shopping, do you think that will help give me a little experience? I thought it might as I have to pay attention to detail. Please give me your thought on this.......

[Zaida Olivo]

Frank,
Congratulations on completing your first assignment. I'm sure I'll be just as nervous as you were when it comes to my first assignment. Would love to hear how your other assignments went, hope all is well.

Zaida

[Technical Support]

Approximately how long was it before you got your first assignment? Everyone is individual, but once you have Level 4 access to the private union members forums, you can read the details for the assignments including the earnings.


I have been doing a LOT of mystery shopping, do you think that will help give me a little experience?
We no longer use the phrase Mystery Shopping. Otherwise, the private investigative profession (by and large) would be known as Mystery Surveillance, Mystery Bar Hopping, Mystery Court Houses, Mystery Interviews, and so on. We use the term Integrity Investigations. And yes, all of your experience will help. :)

[Vickie Berg]

Good Job! I am also just like everyone else --- excited to get that first job! My lifetime dream is close enough to almost taste! I have been enrolled in a PCDI course for my careeer as a PI, and have learned a lot from that! Approximately how long was it before you got your first assignment? I have been doing a LOT of mystery shopping, do you think that will help give me a little experience? I thought it might as I have to pay attention to detail. Please give me your thought on this.......

Judith,
I was wondering if you could give some insight as to the best way to get jobs for integrity shopping. I have seen several websites that offer it, but they all request money up front. I have heard that these are 00000. Any Suggestions??

[James R Ledbetter -]

Congratulations on your first assignment. I can't wait until I get my first one. I have been reading and waiting.

[Michelle Adams]

Judy

Thanks again for another helpful and useful tip.
Regards, Michelle

[Michelle Adams]

FRANK - Congratulations on completing your first assignment! I'm sure I too will be just as nervous when I get mine. I know I still have a long way to go, but EVERYONE within IPIU has been very helpful and supportive. I and very happy to be a part of the IPIU family and wish I did this sooner! I'm very anxious and excited to get it all completed so that I can move on to the next step in the process of becoming a PI. May you continue to be successful and fully enjoy your new career!

[LaTonya Talton]

Congratulations! I know you are excited to have completed your first job assignment.
Any great pointers, that I should be looking forward to as a new member?
LaTonya Talton

[Ken Barr]

I am looking foward to it myself, thanks to all.

[Joseph Pytcher]

congrants on your first assignment. I cant wait till I start. I am actually still a level 1 but I still cant wait.

[Stacy Moll]

I am also looking forward to my first assignmnent. What is the time frame to wait.

[Lisa Frye -]

I am also looking forward to my first assignmnent. What is the time frame to wait.

Hi Stacy,

The following link will help you find your answers.

Time table from application to assignments (http://www.ipiu.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11201&highlight=timetable)

Good luck,

Lisa

[Technical Support]

Carol,
Last night I read somewhere in here that most PI functions take 6 months to one year of training before you are considered qualified. Actually, some PI functions only take 2 weeks to become qualifed to do the assignment and to an paycheck.


Thanks for your information regarding the requirements in NY, I am checking on my state's now.
See my reply to Carol about the exceptions in New York.

[Technical Support]

I am not sure either if reading all this stuff will make anybody a better PI, Our office received an email today that 40 national private investigative agencies (those that hire nationwide) will be opening their assignment forums here in the private areas using the same forum software and navigation tools.

Our forum software is currently used at over a million other websites worldwide.

Learning it, participating in it, and using it does lead to more assignments and othe PI benefits.

[Daniel Mayer -]

Stacy,

There is no time frame-check the new job posting and the ones you feel you are qualified for, make sure you respond directly to them-I sent out four resumes to posssibilities and got a response from a Colorado firm--I live in Michigan-I now do chase calls for them-don't give up they are numerous opportunities out there--I also have a full time job that I cannot leave--Good Luck

[Donna C Jackson]

I was wondering how you felt when you recieve the assignment. Right now, I am excited to be at the start of becoming a PI. I'm not sure of what to expect. Can you give any insight on crossing the first threshold!!
Thanks! :confused:

[Julia Kieran 1]

Congrats and best of luck in the future!

[LaTonya Talton]

I was just wondering if anyone knew how long it took for newcomers to get their first assignment, after they sent in their membership dues and received the test and the manual?

[Carl Isenhour -]

LaTonya, it all depends on you, read as many threads as possible, the answers are usally there. There are certain training assignments such as anti piracy, those are fun and you will learn a lot. By doing those assignments you will see just how much prior planning it takes to do this kind of work, and you will start learning skills like attention to detail. You will learn as you go, read,read,read, there is a link you can go to and they will answer just about any question imaginable, that some one else had. Good luck and have fun in your endeavors, Carl I.




I shall leave no stone unturned!

[LaTonya Talton]

Carl,

Thank you for that information. I am starting to find myself around the different forums. I will have to catch up on my reading.

Thanks again,
LaTonya Talton

[Chad McDonald]

Congratulations!! What was your first assingment like?

[William Deas]

congrats, Frank, on your first job. you will get better as you go along. Keep trucking
And thanks for your story. I will join IPIU soon.

William Deas

[Thomas Wayne Williams--]

Congrats Frank!

I know this post is a little late, but way to go. I am also in Michigan and it is nice to see someone from "my home town" so to speak, working in this field. If you have any pointers for a fellow "Michigander", please feel free to contact me!

[Gela Brooks]

Congratulations!! What was your first assingment like?
I too would like to know. Without disclosing vital information can anyone that has been on an assignment disclose what type of assignment a first assignment or any assignment was?
Curious in Texas.
Gela Brooks

[Karla Jackson]

Congrats Frank,
I just passed my exam and I am waiting for my assignments. I must admit that I am terrified that I may do it wrong, however only time will tell. Again, congradulations Frank.

[David Copeland]

I too would like to know. Without disclosing vital information can anyone that has been on an assignment disclose what type of assignment a first assignment or any assignment was?
Curious in Texas.
Gela Brooks
Only Level 4 union members may post their private details in the Level 4 forums.

(The topic you are readling here is in the public forums)

[Elizabeth Yumrutepe]

David,

So what you're saying is that it's ok to discuss general aspects and shop talk with persons of your same level here on the IPIU's forum? That would make sense however how does it apply away from here? I would assume you shouldn't because a case is a case and your client expects privacy unless you discuss with your firm and advise your client or in your notes who you discuss with... am I on the right track? I don't think it would be ethical to discuss any actual specifics of names, dates, places.

[Heather A Jones]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing! I can't wait to get my first assignment!

[Jeffrey Knight -]

congrates, Frank I have just received my code of ethics and am eagerly but, nervously waiting for my first assignment. thanks to all. :)

[Garry VanCamp -]

I just finished my first assignment. It was a learning experience for me. I will do things different on the next one. Good luck you guys and gals.

[Ann Flickinger Luther]

I completed my first assignment on 1-23-04. I will be honest, prior to the day I had to actually perform the assignment, I cannot explain in words how nervous I was and how my stomach was in knots! Did anyone else have these problems? After I completed the assignment, it was like a ton of bricks were lifted off my shoulders! I actually amazed myself and performed the assignment correctly! Now, I feel a whole lot more relaxed and am ready for my next one and several after that!

I actually have another one scheduled for the first week of February. I am looking forward to that one.

I want to say thanks to all the members who have posted replies, I have learned a lot from you and want to thank you for all your efforts and time. Your comments and experience helped me to perform my first assignment correctly!

I hope everyone has a great day!




Mary,

This place is great! I just wish I had found it a long time ago! But I plan to spend as much time as I can to becoming a full time PI. The more I read here, the more I am excited in becoming a PI!

Good luck with your new career!

Thanks,

____________________

Frank Shields:cool:


Frank, I'm glad you brought this up. I have been so excited that I forgot to be nervous about doing my first assigment! I am sure initially I will be petrified, but then as time goes by it will become seond nature. (I hope. :eek: ) I hope you have had continued success since your first assignment!

[Holly Krol -]

everyone is nervous at 1st, just take a few breathes and remind yourself you are a professionial.... and if you read the entire manual, then you are...ipiu has the best that is out there & the support from hundreds online.

[Makenisis Francois]

I am also new here, I don't no what I'm going to expect, at first I thought I can get my license than work. Reading everybody thread, gave me a little confidence. To be honest i'm still nervous, I can't wait for my first assignment.

[Makenisis Francois]

A little about me, I was bron in Miami Fl and raised in Miami. I'm currently taking criminal justice at FMU at Lakeland FL. I'm very excited about taking criminal justice, my biggest goal is to make a difference. Currently I am a security officer, I went to Job Corp and took Pre-Law, I completed the program, and earn a certificate in Pre-Law. Now I want to take it futher with my career. To be honest FL, sucks when it comes to job. I hope this private investigator works out for me. Thank You for giving me a chance.

[Holly Krol -]

ok i am home finally after a 6 hour ride ...and a few tips for all....1st make sure if you are in FL durring bike week that your boss has full UNDERSTANDING of what that means by way of traffic & drive time...ha ha ha took a normal 30 minutes & turned it into 2 hrs.... ugh!
tip2 .. if working a surveillence make sure the company double checks the address of claimant....
tips 3 if at all possible without tipping your professionial hat... talk to local store owners if you are in a small town, chances are they Know EVERYTHING about Everybody!