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What skills do employers look for in criminology right now?
I am a junior in high school
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Nicholas P Carlone
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If you're in high school and interested in criminology, focus on developing these key skills that employers value:
1. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
Learn to evaluate evidence, consider different viewpoints, and make informed decisions. Practice breaking down complex issues, spotting patterns, and finding solutions to real-world problems.
2. Research & Data Analysis
Get comfortable with studying crime trends and legal policies. Employers want you to design studies, interpret data, and use statistics to back up your conclusions.
3. Communication
You'll need to write clear reports, give presentations, and communicate effectively with different audiences, including policymakers and the public.
4. Attention to Detail
Be thorough and careful when working with sensitive or complex information.
5. Ethics & Integrity
Handle confidential information responsibly and make fair decisions. Employers value professionalism and ethical behavior.
6. Interpersonal Skills
Work well with people from various backgrounds, including victims and community members. Show empathy, listen actively, and build trust.
7. Adaptability
Stay open to new ideas, technologies, and methods as the criminal justice field evolves.
Tip for High School Students:
Begin developing these skills now. Take classes in math, social studies, and writing. Join debate teams or participate in community service. Look for internships or volunteer opportunities in law, social services, or community programs. This will prepare you well for studying criminology in college.
1. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
Learn to evaluate evidence, consider different viewpoints, and make informed decisions. Practice breaking down complex issues, spotting patterns, and finding solutions to real-world problems.
2. Research & Data Analysis
Get comfortable with studying crime trends and legal policies. Employers want you to design studies, interpret data, and use statistics to back up your conclusions.
3. Communication
You'll need to write clear reports, give presentations, and communicate effectively with different audiences, including policymakers and the public.
4. Attention to Detail
Be thorough and careful when working with sensitive or complex information.
5. Ethics & Integrity
Handle confidential information responsibly and make fair decisions. Employers value professionalism and ethical behavior.
6. Interpersonal Skills
Work well with people from various backgrounds, including victims and community members. Show empathy, listen actively, and build trust.
7. Adaptability
Stay open to new ideas, technologies, and methods as the criminal justice field evolves.
Tip for High School Students:
Begin developing these skills now. Take classes in math, social studies, and writing. Join debate teams or participate in community service. Look for internships or volunteer opportunities in law, social services, or community programs. This will prepare you well for studying criminology in college.
Robert Comstock
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As a Junior in High school I would focus on two studies. Writing and speech. The majority of what a criminologist does is writing. Reports are read by everyone from your superiors to lawyers, judges, and jurors, so you have to be able to communicate as to what happened with accuracy. Speech because that is your other primary job. You will be interviewing witnesses, suspects, family members and speaking in court. Again communications are important to the job. I might suggest research but writing and speech are essential
Thank you, Robert!
Valeria