As far as the court reporters are concerned, let me tell you one thing that the court reporters are the one whose work is to prepare the written document of the matter which is being spoken in the court. He can use a digital recorder or the shorthand. But he has to make sure that all the documents are correct. If you want to become a court reporter then you will have to pass an interview.
Some of the interview questions are as follows:
1. Can you describe what job has the court reporter to do?
Generally as a court reporter I will have to prepare the written document of whatever has been spoken in the court.
2. Do you feel that you should know the shorthand?
Certainly we should know the shorthand. If we will not know the short hand then we will certainly be in lots of problem. No one is going to speak slowly. Hence I will have to write at very great speed. Otherwise I will not be able to write down all the matter. Thus one has to make sure that he or she knows the shorthand. This will be of great help.
3. How helpful is the digital sound recorder?
This is certainly one of the gadgets which have certainly made it quite easier. Now one can record the conversation and then afterwards write them down in the piece of paper for any further requirement by any official.
4. What is your typing speed?
This is certainly a kind of a steno job. It will be very harsh from your side if you do not have good typing speed. You certainly need to have good typing speed which may be 25 words per minute to 30 words per minute.
5. Why did you leave your previous job?
Do not hesitate to answer to these types of questions. You should make sure that you are quite prompt in answering this question. It has nothing to do with your intelligence. However you will have to prove your presence of mind. Only then you will be able to satisfy the recruiter.
6. Suppose something happens to your right hand and you cannot work for one month. What will you do?
I will certainly submit the medical certificate as I have no other option left. However, I would never like this to happen.
These are some of the interview questions which can be asked from you.
