10 Ways to Get The Forensic Job You Want–Student Edition

Proven steps that help you stand out from other forensic job candidates and get hired as a forensic specialist

Created by: Terri Armenta
University Professor+Forensic Career Coach+ Instructor

What Will I Learn?

• Demonstrate the MUST DO steps needed to start your forensic career
• Describe the importance of having a mobile resume and why it can save you lots of time and money when applying to forensic positions
• Develop a plan in starting your forensic career so you can be focused upon the forensic job you want to apply to/study for
• Recognize importance in watching forensic type television shows
• Research the type of information needed for forensic job interviews
• Discover what forensic textbooks you should read to help you understand the 'world' of forensic science
• Develop a list of forensic resources needed to expand your forensic vocabulary
• Create a list of 'proven' steps that will transform you from being a forensic student to becoming a forensic professional

Requirements

• Prior Knowledge about Forensic Science
• Desire to get started in a forensic career
• Have a professional profile on LinkedIn (highly recommended)

Target audience

• Anyone who wants to start a forensic career but doesn't how to get started
• For those looking to start a new career or lateral into a forensic position, this course provides tips as to how to get started in networking with forensic professionals.
• Anyone who wants to know about more career tips for forensic science positions
• Students who have a college degree in Criminal Justice/Criminology/Administration of Justice, current college students, and college bound students who have a basic knowledge of forensic science and want to learn what specific steps are needed to start a forensic job search.
• Parents of high school/college students may wish to use this course as a "guide" to help their chidlren navigate toward a forensic position.