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The odds of getting in are pretty good. This field is expected to grow faster than average. Unfortunately, people continue to go missing, cheat on their spouses, commit insurance fraud, steal from their companies and blackmail victims. Also, companies have become even more protective about their organizations. Much of the demand for private detectives will come from companies trying to protect their confidential and property information. Focusing on corporate investigations can help you get a position.

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