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Aggressively Written Resumes
When writing resumes, it is important to remember whom it is
you're trying to please - (is it you, or the hiring authority?)
In this article I will present my ideas of what makes up really
aggressive documents, based on my many years in the...
Airline Customer Service Careers
The US airline industry is gradually moving away from all the
bloodletting that brought about the bankruptcy of four major
carriers over the past several years while at the same time
marked the emergence of many discount carriers into...
Formatting A Career Change Resume
I'M CHANGING CAREERS - HOW DO I FORMAT MY RESUME? The best resume format to use is the combination resume. This resume format is not chronological nor functional. It combines both! It is extremely flexible and allows you to use strategies in a...
How to Pick the Best Career For You , Part 2: From Exposure-to-Opportunity
Let’s face it. Searching for employment is a royal pain in the butt. Want to know the best way to get exposure to key company leaders and unpublicized opportunity with the least amount of stumbling? Gain an audience by recognizing opportunity ...
When Layoffs Are Coming
When Layoffs Are Coming
Bruce Taylor
copyright Unison Coaching
When you hear the office rumor that layoffs are coming, that 25% of the staff are going to be let go, and the rest will take a pay cut, your first instinct is to panic:...
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CSI Has Made the Study of Forensics an Exciting Career Opportunity
Forensics is not just one field of study but encompasses several different
disciplines. You first decision is to determine which area most interests you.
If you would like to work in a crime lab doing analysis of DNA or drug testing, you
need a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or closely related field.
If your interest is in crime scene investigation, a bachelor's degree in law
enforcement is required.
A general science degree is acceptable if you want to test firearms or examine
documents.
Another field for people interested in forensics is career as a forensic nurse.
The website to check on the duties and responsibilities of a forensic nurse is
http://www.amrn.com/
Whether you choose science or law enforcement as your career path to forensic
you need to analytical and organized. Forensics require the ability to work
hands-on with physical materials such as wood, plant and tools and to
communicate
effectively in writing so others will understand your conclusions. Sound judgment,
good work ethic and an interest in the application of science to criminal and
civil law are requirements.
The opportunities for employment include work with crime scene units of various
police departments, private and public crime labs, private investigators and federal
law enforcement agencies such as the FBI and homeland security.
To see more job opportunities, go to http://www.aafs.org. Check out the employment
section. The accreditation standards can be seen at: http://www.aafs.org/pdf/FEPAC-
Standards-Aug2004.pdf
Online programs are available to help you begin your career in forensics. See what
opportunities are available at http://www.internetuniversitydegrees.com/forensic-degree-online.shtml
About the Author
Pat Schraier
Visit her site for more information on getting your degree online at:
http://www. internetuniversitydegrees.com
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