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Forensic Experts

Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits

You won’t start out in your career as a forensic expert. It usually takes a couple of years working as a forensic science technician or as a professional in nursing, engineering, botany, entomology, etc. to gain experience in that particular discipline and in forensic science before you will be considered a "forensic expert."

To be successful in this field, you should have an aptitude for scientific investigation, an inquiring and logical mind, and the ability to make precise measurements and observations. Patience and persistence are important qualities, as is a good memory. Forensic experts must constantly bear in mind that the accuracy of their lab investigations can have great consequences for others. Other important traits include a detail-oriented personality, strong communication and organizational skills, and a willingness to continue to learn throughout your career.

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