Gem City Business College - Yearbook (Quincy, IL)

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f Q GEM QLTY USIHESS QoLLEGrE,Qu1nQx ILL, . , 1 STENOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT THIS DEPARTMENT of our school is devoted exclusively to instruction in Shorthand, Type- writing, Letter Writing, Spelling and allied subjects so as to enable its students to acquire in the shortest time possible, the art of verbatim reporting. Its object is to equip young men and women to take positions as court reporters, government employees, and private secretaries, stenographic law clerks, and as amanuenses in business houses. Our arrangement of classes, together with the corresponding methods of teaching, are the result of years of close study, thus assuring the best re- sults. At all times we have classes in each section of the text-book together with four graded dictation classes. If a student needs additional review in any section of the work, there is always a proper class in which he can receive this review Without affecting or interrupting any other work he may be taking. A THE BEST WAY TO LEARN SHORTHAND is in the shorthand atmosphere of a shorthand school, under the judicious direction of experienced teachers who know just what difficulties the student will encounter and how to overcome them. THE GREGG SYSTEM OF SHORTHAN D has been taught in our school for the past 35 years. It meets every requirement for amanuensis work or court reporting. It is the shortest, simplest, and the most interesting system of shorthand to learn. TYPEWRITERS. We have in our different de- partments over 150 Underwood and Royal type- writers. These typewriting machines are the property of the college and the tuition that is paid for the stenographic course includes the use of the typewriters in the school. In addition to the regular periods that are assigned for typewriting during the school hours, the Stenographic students have the privilege of using the machines for practice purposes before and after school, as well as on Saturday mornings. THE TOUCH SYSTEM OF TYPEWRITING is taught. Over thirty years ago we saw the ad- vantage of the typist's being able to type his work without having to continually look from his notes to the typewriter. We were one of the first schools in the United States to introduce the system of touch typewriting. STENOTYPE. Machine Shorthand is simple, fast, and easily learned. It is particularly efficient for those who expect to do court or convention reporting. OFFICE PRACTICE. Each student .of the Stenographic department, before graduat1ng,. IS given a thorough drill in office practice, taking letters from dictation, getting out circular letters on the mimeograph or other form of letter devices, use of the dictaphone, filing carbon copies of letters, and other details of regular office work, so that upon completing the course the student is at once. com- petent to take up the duties of an ofhce position. SHORTHAND FOR WOMEN. No avenue of employment for women is so fascinating, so certain in its results, or so well compensated as that of f'feH08THDher and typist. It has opened a field of .abor more remunerative than ordinary vocations 1S lighter, less fatiguing and better adapted to them than any other. SHORTHAN D FOR MEN. There is a constant demand for male. stenographers. Many large firms and corporations make a practice of hiring young men stenographers with the view of placing them under a Department Head or Executive. In this WHY the young- man becomes an understudy of this executive and if he has the proper initiative is allowed. to .assume some of the executive duties and responsibilities. If he shows the proper ability, his advancement 1S generally rapid. Many of the Country's most prominent leaders started their careers in this manner. CIVIL SERVICE. Our Stenographic Course qualifies our students for successfully passing both the State .and -the National Civil Service Examina- tions. Dictation and also typewriting copy from recent examinations are given as a part of our regular daily dictation courses. Prior to each Civil. Service Examination we give an intensive drill in special classes for those who wish to take the examination. Our graduates are unusually successful in passing the civil service examinations and receiving appointments to government and state positions. COMMERCIAL TEACHING. The demand for commercial instruction has become so great that each year a larger number of high schools are in- troducing commercial courses in their curriculum. The result is an increased demand for competent commercial instructors. A proper academic back- ground, together with the intensive training given by Gem City will prepare one for successful high school or business college teaching. We receive many calls for instructors each year. Many college graduates, who have been unable to obtain grade or high school teaching positions, have come to Gem City and after taking our preparation have been placed in attractive places as teachers of High School commercial work. SALESMAN SHIP The elements of salesmanship should be under- stood by everyone in business. These principles are used by everyone, although many persons are unaware of the fact. When one applies for a position, his success in securing employment is largely the result of his ability to sell his services. After he is in a position, the holding of the job, and his ad- vancement, are determined to a certain extent by his success in selling to his superiors the idea that he is more capable than those around him. This knowledge of salesmanship, together with the ability to properly perform the duties of his work, is carefully inculcated into the minds of Gem City students. The student gets practical training in the actual business department while part of our work in business administration and organization is devoted to this all-important sub- ject, so that the student is better qualified for the demands of business. Page Fifteen

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F 3 GEM Qifyguslnfss QQI.l.EG'E,QUlHQ5Q ILL, I I I I 1 I UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS CIVIL SERVICE GIVES OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE COLLEGE EDUCATION If you desire to obtain a college degree Without the loss of a' day's salary, there are several famous universities Whose courses of study are arranged to accommodate Government employees. The U. S. Government employs stenographers in every state in the Union. If you do not care to live in Washington, one of these field positions may interest you. JUNIOR STENOGRAPHER, 31,440 A YEAR JUNIOR TYPIST, 31,260 A YEAR DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE FIELD SERVICE CF or Men and Womenj j These Examinations Held at Frequent Intervals I The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for the positions named above. Quincy, Illinois, is one of the places designated at which examinations are held. II SALARY AND PROMOTION The entrance salaries for these positions in the District of Columbia are 31,260 a year for junior typist and 31,440 a year for junior stenographer. Advancement in pay may be made without change in duties to 31,500 a year for junior typist and to 31,680 a year for junior stenographer. , . The entrance salaries for these positions are indicated above. A probationary period of six months is required, advancement after that de- pends upon individual efliciency, increased useful- ness and occurrence of vacancies in higher positions. While there is call for junior typists, there is a greater demand for junior stenographers, and hence applicants should endeavor to qualify in both stenography and typing subjects. There is no de- mand for eligibles qualified in the subject of ste- nography alone. SENIOR STENOGRAPHER, 31,620 A YEAR SENIOR TYPIST, 31,440 A YEAR DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE CFor Men and Womenj These Examinations Held at Frequent Intervals I The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations for the positions named above. Vacancies in the De- partmental Service, Washington, D. C., and in positions requiring similar qualifications, will be filled from these examinations, unless it is found in the interest of the service to fill any vacancy by reinstatement, transfer, or promotion. Quincy, Illinois, is one of the places designated at which examinations are held. II SALARY AND PROMOTION The entrance salary in the District of Columbia for senior stenographer is 31,620 a year, and for senior typist 31,440 a year. A probationary period of six months is required g advancement after that depends upon individual efficiency, increased use- fulness, and the occurrence of vacancies in higher positions. Eligibles on the junior typist and junior ste- nographer registers may enter these examinations upon filing formal applications. In addition to the examination in stenography Page Seventeen