P656 Teletext 656 Dec30 20:41:27 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — SECURITY IN THE FUTURE Dear Mike I left the army in 1993 with an exemplary conduct record, and am now interested in a career as a personal bodyguard. At 24, I am fit and believe I have the qualities needed to succeed in this career. Please screen information and advice. Steven, Brough, North Humberside ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Kick Start 657 Jobs index 640 COUNTING THE COST p674 Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Dec30 20:47:09 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — SECURITY IN THE SECURITY Mike replies Personal bodyguards are hired to protect people from the risk of violence, kidnapping or terrorism. You can pick out bodyguards on TV surrounding politicians, rock and pop stars and the famous. They are often recruited from ex-service personnel and martial arts experts. You will need to be bj fit and not panic under pressure. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Digitisjr 470 On-Line 650 GLITTERING GLASSWARE GIRL p657 Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Dec30 20:41:28 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — SECURJTZ IN THE FUTURE Mike replies Extel Security offer nine-day courses for potential bodyguards with a two- day weekend course at around £100. And for those considered suitable thjti is a follow-up course at about £650. Get more information about security from the International Professional Security Assoc, IPSA House, 3 Dendz Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 5DB. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick Start Education On-Line TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Dec30 20:47:34 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — SECURITY IN THE FUTURE Mike replies You can also write to the Security Industry Training Organisation, Security House, Barbournj Road, Worcester WR1 1RS. "Working in Police and Security" is published by Coic, and can be purchased from your Careers Office. You might also consider applications for the police, prison officer, security guard and store security. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick Start Education On-Line TV Plus