I have been doing a lot of thinking these days about how I would go about getting deposition work as a new reporter and also an experienced reporter. What would make me stand out from a crowd of many looing for job opportunities? I would certainly take notice of anybody who showed a genuine interest in working with my firm and had reasons that went far beyond a pay check. I always appreciate somebody who at an interview shows knowledge of our firm and it staff.
I also spot check the transcripts and paperwork that goes through the office. I am very much aware of who fills out the paperwork properly and gets it in on time. I do not want to see my employees have to spend valuable time and effort trying to get something in that should be done without any followups.
I also spot check transcripts and I am amazed sometimes at the sloppiness that I see in reporters trying to get more work from us. The reporting community is much smaller than many think. Many of us turn up at the same meetings, and obviously discuss reporting and reporters. It is hard to get a good reputation but it is even harder to get rid of a poor one.