Traning in San Francisco area

Hi there guys,
Im having the opportunity to go to San Francisco in March, and stay for a month or three. That should give me enough time to do some pre- courses.
Any suggestions where I should go? What course or traning could I take in that time?

After finishing training or course, anyone in that aera that would take on a walk- in from the street? In what way is the best way for me to get in contact with a mentor? Where would I stand a change to get work? What do I have to do?

All help is higly appreciated, let me know what you mean. Thanks!

There is a listing of schools and thier websites already posted on this forum entitled "Recommended Schools". You should check them out and see if any of them are conducting any training in that area.

As far as anyone hiring you or taking you on, you need to utilize the other parts of this website. Go to the "Agency Directory"; click on California, and then look for any agencies in the that area. Copy down thier addresses and phone numbers so that when you get here, you can go see them in person.

Remember: This is a professional Job interview, so treat it like one. Have your ducks in a row, and dress professionally. You don't have to wear a suit, but a nice pair of dress slacks, casual shirt, and sport coat with casual shoes.

Have your resume ready: Remember, a resume is only read for app. 15-30 seconds. HR industry leaders say that they make up thier minds about a person within the first 3-5 minutes of talking with them, regardless of how long you sit in front of them.

Additionally keep your resume short, plain, and simple. No coloured papers, fancy or off the wall types or fonts, or a life history. Most HR pros prefer 1 pagers. If they want additional information about you they will ask you.

Lastly, do not walk into a bondsman's office bragging about all of your prior military records, jungle warfare skills, or how fast you can kill someone with your thumbs; also avoid bragging about how you can shoot a fly's eye out at a 1,0000 kilometers....I'm not disrespecting military training or skills, what I am telling you is that is not all that makes a person a great tracker.

You can train as much as one can through online studies: Try Scott Harrell's courses at compass point investigations.

Other recommended reading would be Lance Wilkinson's Fugitive Recovery Bible.

There are many other books on the market regarding this subject. Some are good, some are not. But self-study always puts you a few steps ahead of everyone else.

I hope all of this helps.

Take care and God Bless.

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