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How should I go about my life after achieving my degree?

I'm a high school senior and my end goal is to be a Medicolegal Death Investigator. I want to major in criminology and minor in forensic science. Any advice on where I sould start my journey after I graudate college?

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Hi Addyson, I am not employed in criminology or forensic science, but your approach to investigating career options and job opportunities is the same as any career field. I usually recommend learning about the economic and hiring outlook for your chosen profession. A good starting point is the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. See here specifically for forensic science: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm. You can learn about training requirements, salary ranges, job growth, etc. Your next step would be to see what job opportunities there are in your geographic area or in places you would like to work. You can check your city, county, state or even federal job boards for job opportunities. For example, New York City has a jobs board where you can search for forensic related jobs. USA.gov has something similar for federal positions. You should also search jobs on sights like LinkedIn and Indeed. It's very helpful to carefully read the job descriptions and requirements. These will give you very good insight into what you will be expected to do for your job and what skill sets and education the hiring manager expects to see. The closer you can align your skillsets, education, and resume/cover letter to the job requirements, you will improve your chances of getting an interview. Also research options you might have for different types of employers. Law enforcement agencies are a good starting point, but you may also consider and explore possibilities with law firms, private investigators, victim's rights groups, etc. You also learn more about your profession, continuing educations, networking, certifications, etc. by visiting or joining a professional association such as the American Society of Criminology. Hope this helps and good luck in your career.
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