What can you handle?

What can you handle? There are many different jobs in forensic science. While searching for the perfect job for you, don’t be afraid to experiment. You could work in a lab, in the field, in jail, in a classroom, on the road, in a courtroom. You could work 9-5 Monday through Friday, swing shifts, first shift, second shift, third shift, on call, per diem, weekends, holidays. You could work with dead bodies, criminals, fires, victims, defendants, blood, hair, semen, skeletons, paperwork, computers, videos, radios, pagers, guns. To set yourself up for success, choose a job that best suits you, that you enjoy, and that plays to your strengths.  Don’t try to squeeze yourself into a box you don’t fit in. And also, don’t be afraid to try something out of your comfort zone. The best thing that could happen is you know you’ve tried it! So, what can you handle?