This is Luisa Florez's slideshare presentation about forensic science and obtaining a career in forensic science. Some of her tips include studying any form of science at the college or University level as well as continuing to take forensic science once you obtain a career in forensic science.

1. Obtaining a Career in Forensics: Part II
Luisa Florez

2. Working in the forensic science field can be difficult
and somewhat demanding, but arguably the hardest
part would be to start pursuing your forensic science
career. If you don’t know where to start then begin
by deciding whether you have a true interest in
science. Once you figure out that you have an
interest in a scientific career or field (whether it’s in
microbiology, biology, behavioral sciences, or even
mathematics), you should take classes in biology,
physics, chemistry, and math. There are a few
general guidelines that you follow when pursuing
your forensic science career.

3. Forensic Science Career Step 1: When pursuing a career
in forensic science, earn high scores from your classes in
your college or university. Other steps you should take
towards a forensic science career include: gaining work
experience either paid or during an unpaid internship,
obtaining a graduate degree in forensic science,
becoming a proficient organizer, public speaker, and
technical writer.

4. Forensic Science Career Step 2: Once your
forensic science studies are complete, you can
earn your professional certification through the
American Academy of Forensic Scientists, the
Forensic Science Society, the Royal Society of
Chemistry, or the American Board of
Criminalistics. You might need to take a test, but
once you earn your certificate, you will more than
likely stand out within the pool of applicants.

5. Forensic Science Career Step 3: In order to have a better
chance of getting a job in forensic science, you should
perfect your resume and cover letter so that they are both
ready to send out to potential employers.

6. Forensic Science Career Step 4: Once you begin
your journey to work in forensic science, you
should practice interviewing as if you were an
expert witness in a court case. Employers prefer
forensic scientists who stick to the facts and the
information at hand. They want honest and
precise employees.

7. Forensic Science Career Step 5: Once you land your job in
the forensic science field, you should continue taking
forensic science courses in order to stay up-to-date on the
latest improvements and updates in the forensic science
world.