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Auto-Disqualification - When Your Resume Never Reaches the Decision Maker
When applying for a position in today’s market, do you ever wonder, “Is my resume really directed to the decision maker?” Are you concerned that your resume never reaches the true “hiring manger” or decision maker? Worse yet, are you being...
Career Tip: Your Lifestyle Affects Your Job Choice!
This career tip is for you . . . if you're serious about making a career or job change. Knowing your options and having a strategic plan are critical to your success in today's job marketplace.
For instance, according to recent reports, your...
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 ...
Jobs - The 10 Resume Mistakes To Avoid
Whether you've been downsized, are looking for a career change
or are just starting out, your resume speaks volumes about you.
If your resume doesn't make it past the first cut, you're
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Search Engines and Open Source, Primed to Take-Over Online Recruitment Game
Not too long ago, job boards like Monster, CareerBuilder and HotJobs were primed to put newspapers out of business. Surprisingly, now it seems that search engines such as Google, MSN and Yahoo! are set to dethrone both newspapers and job sites. As...
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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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