http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Mark+Gustaffson Career Mark Gustaffson Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=292050&ca=Career Until recently, private investigators in the United Kingdom have not required any special licence. That situation looks likely to change soon, however. In May 2001 the Private Security Industry Act was passed by the British Parliament. This paved the way for a system of licensing for the private sec... Advice Mark Gustaffson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=291501&ca=Advice Working as a private investigator is a fascinating but endlessly challenging occupation. In this article I have set out ten top tips that may make life a little easier for those new to the profession. 1. On surveillance operations, take something to fill the long hours when nothing is happening but... Education Mark Gustaffson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=291170&ca=Education More people than ever today are looking at private investigation as a serious career option. Working as a PI is a challenging, sometimes exciting, varied, and generally well-paid job. It is also virtually recession-proof. In good times or bad, there will always be a need for private investigators. E... Internet Mark Gustaffson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=291172&ca=Internet If you want to trace a missing person online, probably the single most important skill is learning to use the full power of the search engines. The most powerful and popular search engine for some years now has been Google (www.google.com), and I recommend using this as your first-choice search engi... Career Mark Gustaffson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=291178&ca=Career Surveillance occupies a large part of the typical private investigator's day, and is one of their most important tasks. Here are a few hints and tips for any new or aspiring private investigator to help improve their surveillance skills... * It's not exactly thrilling sitting all night in your car c... Career Mark Gustaffson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=291185&ca=Career Interviewing occupies a large part of the typical private investigator's day, and is one of their most important tasks. Good interviewing generates the greatest amount of information in the least possible time, causes nobody any aggravation, and helps wind up a case quickly and efficiently. Here are... Career Mark Gustaffson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=291515&ca=Career If you wish to become a private investigator, it's important to take into account the effects the job may have on your personal life. In this article I will set out what some of these effects can be. In many ways, private investigation is not so much an occupation as a way of life. It's important th... Career Mark Gustaffson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=291518&ca=Career If you aim to succeed as a private investigator, there are certain key requirements you will need to meet. In this article I will aim to set out what these are. 1. A businesslike approach As a private investigator, you will be a freelance business person like any other. That means you will have to k... Career Mark Gustaffson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=291520&ca=Career So you want to be a private investigator, but you're not sure if you have the skills and experience required? Don't worry! In this article I'll aim to set out the essential requirements for anyone hoping to work in this field. Ex-police officers are often particularly attracted to working as private... Advice Mark Gustaffson Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=291521&ca=Advice Barely a day goes by without reports of yet another 'road rage' attack in the press. So what can you do to protect yourself from becoming another victim? The answer, as anyone who has worked in the security services knows, is to learn the skills of defensive driving. Defensive driving involves apply...