Tips for Entry
Read Professional Investigator Magazine (https://www.pimagazine.com) to learn more about private investigator work and to find out information about licensing requirements.
Get an internship or part-time job in a private investigation agency to learn more about the job, the clients, and the types of cases that are investigated.
Take criminal justice, government, and police classes while in college; these provide a good background for private investigator work.
Visit the Web sites of professional associations such as ASIS International and the National Association of Legal Investigators to explore the private investigation field.
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