Learn more about the loss prevention field by getting an internship or part-time job in a security firm or related company. Search for opportunities on the Web sites of companies that most interest you. Also, search for job listings on employment Web sites such as Indeed, Monster, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn, among others. Professional associations for loss prevention professionals also provide information about education and careers in the field. For example, the International Association of Professional Security Consultants offers a blog (https://iapsc.org/education/iapsc-blog) and other resources.
Conduct an information interview with a loss prevention manager to find out what got them interested in this profession and what kind of education and training is required. Ask your school's career services office for help with finding someone interested in speaking with students about their career. Perhaps you could even job-shadow a loss prevention manager to learn even more about the field.
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