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    Arrow Just hired full-time as an Investigator today!

    Thank You IPIU! I was just hired full-time as an Investigator today. I will soon be licensed in the surrounding states.

    I strongly encourage those of you aspiring to enter this field to apply...It's a long process but it's well worth it.
    • I am currently working and was hired on in August '05.

    • I was nominated 3 times for Investigator of the Week and on the 3rd nomination I was chosen as the Investigator of the Week.

    • I just finished my 90 day probation period on the 22nd of November, and I must say this is a great company to be a part of.

    • I had a lot on the ball as far as hiring on, prior Military, law enforcement background, and continued online education.
    • I tested in several states. There is a lot of traveling involved.

    • I urge all of you on here to apply and follow up to show them you are self-motivated. I know we need a few more PI's.
    Good Luck!

    Michael

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    That is wonderful.


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    Thumbs up Excellent

    Looks like you are well on your way, Michael. Congratulations! Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

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    That post was some time ago. An update is in order. I am now a Senior Investigator (recently promoted) and am now on the fast-track to District Manager. I begin my training on 8/2/06. Thanks IPIU!

    Mike

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    Thanks IPIU!

    I would like to post a sincere heart felt thank you to IPIU. I joined in May of '05 and in August of '05 I was hired as a surveillance investigator. I am now a Senior Investigator and will begin my training as a District Manager next month.

    It all began here at IPIU. I found this website and joined as soon as I could, and I am so glad I did. What a difference it has made for my family and I. In law enforcement the pay is based on population in most places, and where I live it wasn't that much.

    Although my Military training and experience, and my Law Enforcement played a roll in beginning my career with this new company, I wouldn't have found the opportunity had it not been for my membership with IPIU.

    To anyone considering joining IPIU I strongly recommend it. It can serve as a gateway to a career, and not just a job.

    Michael Robinson

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    Welcome aboard Michael, glad to have you with us!
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    It's great to find the time to read the different topics within the forums as they are a great source of information!

    Patience is a Virtue! Good luck!

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    That is great news, Mike.

    We appreciate the update. You sure have proven that hard work pays off. Keep up the good work.

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    Michael,

    What awesome news about your new career path. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

    Hope it won't stop there hope you will still continue with IPIU.

    Take care.

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    WOW! Michael - what a wonderfully honest and sincere testimonial to IPIU you are.

    Congratulations - (and I'd say they are lucky to have you).

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    You are 100% correct, Michael, a helping hand is never a bad thing.

    Thank you.

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    Congrats Michael! I hope in the future that I can do as well. Good luck in the future and keep updating on your status.

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    Wow congratulations this is a motivation for me..


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    Congratulations Micahel. It goes to show that people who work hard to better the lives of others, really does pay off. It also goes to show, how great ipiu is in assisting those who whish to make this their career. Congrats once again, and nothing but best wishes and continued success.

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    Michael,
    Congratulations on your success! You're an inspiration to those of us who are trying to go where you are!!
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    Way to go. West Central IL here. Good luck!!!
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    Congratulations on your new position.
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    Congradulations Michael...looking forward to future updates on your success....AJ
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    Thumbs up Fantabulous!

    Michael, congrats on your success....U are most definately an inspiration and example of what members of IPIU can do if they are determined!

    I look forward to checking back from time to time to read more updates.
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    Thumbs up

    Congratulations on your new position!

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    Congratulations to you and your success.
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    Congratulations and thanks for the encouragement

    Congratulations Michael and thanks for the encouragement. This motivates me to open up my manual to begin studying and grasping the information I will need to gain in order to pass the test.


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    Congradulations Michael on your full time employement. Your post is very encouraging. I just joined IPIU today with aspirations of becoming a full time private investigator. Like you I also have a law enforcement and private security background with investigations training and experience. I am currently taking an on-line private investigation class and when completed I am going to take the Illinois State PI exam.

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    congradulations also Keith....by the way do you care to mention what online course you are taking...?....AJ

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    Hello again alan:

    No I do not mind....the PI course is with Professional Career Development Institute which a sudsidiary of Ashworth college located in Norcross GA. the 17 lesson course is complete and informative. The instructor Larry Davis a PI has put together a nice course outline. Some of the lessons I have taken so far are Interviews & Interrogations,Case Management & Report Writing, Surveillance & Undercover Investigations. I believe this is a great course and recommend it to any person interested in becoming a PI.

    Alan again good luck with your full time employment and have fun. also you mentioned that your full time employment is in the midwest region. If you hear of any employers in the area in need of a PI trainee could please drop me a line. Thanks it would be much appreciated

    Keith W. Neuvirth

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    Sorry alan............you can disregard the second paragraph in my last message that blurp was for Michael.

    Anyway good luck and hope your having a nice day. Keith

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    thanks for the insight Keith....and np...lol....blurp away...AJ

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    I think the best way to get the good jobs is to be licensed I think I will go that avenue now for MO and KS. I looked on the Licensed PI job list and that is the work I am used to doing no loss prevention and secret shopper. I think IPIU needs to get more PI agency on board to offer a better range of experience for those who are learning and going for there PI license. MO is easy, KS you have to pay KAPI dues of $250. per year and have insurance which for unarmed is about $325 a year.

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    Congrats....

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    Re: Just hired full-time as an Investigator today!

    Congrats so how is everything going on with you and I hope I can run on a good contract like that

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    Re: Just hired full-time as an Investigator today!

    Michael,

    How are you doing so far on this job. Is this job keeping you busy. Congratulations.

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    Re: Just hired full-time as an Investigator today!

    Michael reading through these forums, it's very ecouraging to know that one can go far.
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    Re: Just hired full-time as an Investigator today!

    Hi Michael,

    Congratulaions!

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    Re: Just hired full-time as an Investigator today!

    Hi Michael,

    Congratulations! Keep up the very good work.

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    Re: Just hired full-time as an Investigator today!

    Michael,

    Congratulations! What type of asignments do you ussually handle? Thanks.

    Michelle

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