October 6, 2016 7:32 am
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You’re a new Sacramento area court reporter and aren’t sure how to get started. Don’t worry, we’re here to help and so are the more than 30,000 reporters nationwide. Connect with them on social media and through blogs like ours to find more tips for success for new court reporters. Set goals today. You can’t measure success unless you know the goals you’re trying to reach. Ask yourself what you want to get from your experience as a professional court reporter. What are your financial and non-financial goals? Include short-term goals like monthly bills or paying down debt as well... View Article
September 20, 2016 1:58 pm
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The short answer is that YES, you can use social media if you’re a court reporter. The longer answer is that it’s important to keep personal and professional separate. Keep in mind that even if you’ve restricted access to your accounts or who you follow, social media is still a public venue. We recommend being professional, even on your personal posts. What you post reflects on you as a professional whether that was your intention or not. What content should I post? We recommend posting articles and other court reporting related content to your professional accounts. Keep the personal accounts... View Article
September 9, 2016 1:01 pm
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Are you a highly skilled court reporter? Can you type upwards of 200 wpm with 96% accuracy? If you answered yes to these questions, consider becoming a Certified Real-time Reporter (CRR). As a CRR you will be translating live for legal proceedings and closed captioning. That means upping your speed and accuracy. Many reporters find real-time depositions to be a good starting place to try their new skills. Pauses for attorneys to make notes, for example, provide time to correct mistakes to spelling and grammar and deliver an accurate transcript. Real-Time Court Reporting Efficiency Rather than having to translate abbreviated... View Article
August 23, 2016 5:23 pm
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What happens when industry-specific professionals are in short supply? The industry comes together to understand the problem and encourage change. That’s just what we’re doing with the pending court reporter shortage. In 2014, Ducker Worldwide released a report stating that while there are 32,000 court reporters across the nation, there are geographic areas where there is already a shortage. And the shortage is only going to grow if we, as an industry, don’t take action. It’s worth noting that by 2018 it is estimated that there will be a shortage of more than 5,000 court reporters nationwide. While California is... View Article
August 6, 2016 8:32 pm
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When many court reporters began their careers they never imagined they’d be able to work outside the courtroom but it’s happening more every year. Technological developments and the internet have opened opportunities inside and outside the legal field. Where can you find court reporters? Almost anywhere! Traditionally reporters were found in a legal setting and they’re still needed. In fact, within the next few years there’s an expected shortage of more than 5,000 reporters. If you’re thinking of choosing or changing careers, this could be a great option for you! Inside the Courtroom In a legal setting reporters are found... View Article
