There are many ways to learn more about genealogy. Begin by learning about your own family’s history. Perhaps your parents or grandparents are already into genealogy and have started a family tree. The National Genealogical Society (NGS) offers a variety of free genealogy resources on its Web site, https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/free-resources.
To learn more about a career as a genealogist, check out the Association of Professional Genealogists’ Are You Ready to Become a Professional Genealogist? (https://www.apgen.org/are_you_ready_to_become_a_gene.php). The National Genealogical Society offers the Upfront with NGS blog (https://upfront.ngsgenealogy.org).
Talking with a citizenship reclamation specialist about their career will prove helpful. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter the field? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? How will advances in technology change the field?
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