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Thread: IPIU Membership got me an extra $2/hour Raise!

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    Arrow IPIU Membership got me an extra $2/hour Raise!

    Just wanted everyone to know how important it is to keep your resume update with your International Private Investigators Union Assignments and Membership Activity!

    I recently applied for a position with one of the Agencies IPIU refers us to in the Level 4 member forums. I was given a quick call and an interview with the hiring manager who happened to mention that "my resume stuck out". I prompted him for what it was that caught his eye. He said he noticed the IPIU referred assignments I had included in my resume, and he wanted to know if I was still available for work.

    He offered me the regular pay, PLUS an additional $2 more per hour.

    That extra $2 per hour (for just one monthly check alone) more than pays for my entire IPIU yearly membership!

    Take it from me, the International Private Investigators Union will pay off for you too!

    Eloisa

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    Good DEAL!

    Sounds like you are headed in the right direction now!
    "Keep On Keepin On!"

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    Congrats

    Eloisa,

    Glad to hear your good news Congratulations

    Michelle

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    Hello Eloisa,

    That is great news! Thanks for sharing.

    Make it happen!
    Brenda Templin
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    and disenchanted. They often are tempted to give up. Leaders must encourage
    the heart of their followers to carry on." .....by Kouzes and Posner

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    Glad to here your good news and thanks for the tips!

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    Thumbs up

    Excellent information... now that is inspiring.

    Good luck Eloisa!

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    Wonderful news! Thanks for the great tips too...

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    Congradulations and thank you for the tips.

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    You my friend, are just one of the reasons why i want never give up. Thanks for the info and congradulations.

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    To all who found my post, read it and took the time to respond back because you were either inspired or you found a little something called "Hope", don't give up.

    This interview was such an eye opener for me about how hungry our communities and towns are for people with integrity and honesty. The interviewer said that many times during our session.

    Keep taking those assignments from the International Private Investigators Union and adding them to your list on your resume,even the little assignment that may only have taken you 30 minutes to complete. They all add up and speak about how willing you are to learn.

    Enjoy your journey here!

    Eloisa C. Mooney

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    I have a question!

    My resume is saturated with nothing but Information Technology (IT) related data since the last 20 years have been nothing but IT. I did work in Law Enforcement (LE) during this time as well working both jobs as an Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) and Computer Programmer.

    I am not the RESUME guru and would like any suggestions on how to incorporate my LE and PI employment into my resume to also show my Military background. I want to make sure when I interview with perspective Agencies/Firms that I "WOW" them.

    Thanks!
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    Thanks for the Information, cause I know that it will be needed soon.

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    Congradulations and good luck!!!

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    Steve,

    I hear you. I lived the same life of IT and it shows on my resume. I will tell you that leaving some of the important pieces of IT on your resume is a good thing for PI type interivews just based on an interivew I just went through.

    My hiring manager told me that anyone who has some IT experience listed on their resume shows that they are acustom to looking for different avenues to complete a project.

    The manager who interviewed me was an ex-police officer who was now doing the hiring and I took his words as a gift.

    Eloisa

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    Sophia,

    You will do fine. You can put the fact that you are "A Member of the International Private Investigators Union (IPIU)" on your resume before you have received any assignments. It shows you are in the process of learning here at IPIU and will shortly be at the assignment phase.

    Good luck to you.

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    Fantastic news. Thank you for the tip.

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    Thanks for sharing and inspiring us! I know that it is a long road to the day I will get my first assignment but seeing threads like these keep hope and incentive alive.
    Today's Tommorrow is Yesterday's Dream

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    Adonieve,

    Yes, it does seem like a long road, but it really isn't when you have the support and encouragement of the other members. Everyone in the Private Investigators Forums has played a part in helping me in my quest to be a private investigator, and I am almost to my 1st assignment! I am so excited.. that is if I passed the test. lol

    You all can do this too!

    Denise

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    Thanks

    Hello Eloisa
    Thank you so much for that advice, and good luck to you also.

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    Adonieve,

    I agree with Denise, the road does seem shorter due to the attention you get from your online support team, mentors and other member trainees who are coming online all the time to check out IPIU's Forum Material. Being anxious might make it feel longer, but that is a nice kind of excitement we all felt walking in the front door.

    Feeling that is a very good thing.

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    Yeah time do seem to go fast with all the e-mailing and forums. But I'll be patience, thanks.

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    Thumbs up Keep Up The Good Work

    Way to go, Eloisa. Keep up the good work. hoping to hear many good stories from you soon.

    Gary Reddock

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    Wow!

    That's great! I'll keep that in mind when doing my resume. Good luck with the agency.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve McAtee
    I am not the RESUME guru and would like any suggestions ...
    Union Members should post their personal requests here:

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    good job keep up the good work

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    That is very good information to remember. I will definetly be doing that!!

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    Eloisa,
    I am happy for you; you must be on Cloud 9!!

    Can you elaborate more about . . . [Edited: Level 4 forum questions]

    Lastly, I agree with you totally about including a "COMMENT" about being an IPIU associate. I had an interview this week and the firm was quite impressed when I stated I completed training and exam with the International Private Investigators Union IPIU ... so we keep learning from each other.

    All my best,
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    Eloisa,
    Gosh, I have been so busy with getting ready for the next AP assignment, all the Integrity Agencies I have applied with (and offers keep coming in) and my part-time job. I have not been able to mingle too much in the forums but I do like to check in for a little while still. So, I want to congratulate you today and am jumping for joy for you. Keep up the good work and tell us all the details (however you are able), we are eager to hear it all. I'll see you around, my friend.

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    Thumbs up

    Hi Eloisa,

    Congratulation on your assignments. Keep us informed.

    To your prosperity,

    Gary Reddock.

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    Hey Eloisa...
    That sounds great (your raise) and I can say from me to all ya'll out there it's really encouraging to hear about these 'little perks' that come your way as a direct result of membership in IPIU. I'm still trying to hustle up the funds for the membership, so the positive testimonials sure help me when prioritizing...Thanks for the good word!!!
    Susan R Roesch

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    Thats Great....Way to go.....and keep it up.
    Elwood
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    Awesome keep up the good work.

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    Great news, hope to be right there soon. Working for a firm or firms as you.

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    Thumbs up Super Post

    Glad to hear the constant reenforcement of how great IPIU membership is. I can not wait to get to my next step.

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    Eloisa

    Great information! You are setting the right path for us newcomers, Thank you!!

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    Hey, WOW, that is super. How many resumes did you send out. Was it the first one you sent for PI? I can't wait until I hit level 4.

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    Resume documentation

    Can anyone tell me how and where to include the PI jobs that you get on your resume? My resume has been filled with retail management for years and it is probably very important as to where and how the PI work is presented....thanks

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    Good question Robin. I would like to know that too. I haven't yet had a job with with them yet. Do I put IPIU member down still?

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    Great question.....

    I would like to know as well, due to my background and what I have done, putting IPIU would be wonderful.

    Cheero
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    Eloisa, your post is very encouraging for me since I just purchased the Preferred Membership. After reading your post and other posts on this thread, my purchase has just became an investment. Right now I'm waiting for my photo credentials. I want to thank you again for your wonderful post that made me realize I made the right choice by investing in the Preferred Membership.

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