Only a small number of genealogists works as citizenship reclamation specialists, heir searchers, and military repatriation experts, which suggests that it will be hard to break into the field and find success in a full-time position. Many people in these professions also provide general genealogy services to clients, and this career path is more promising. Genealogy professionals with extensive experience, top-notch research skills, and certification will have the best job prospects.
The outlook for forensic genealogists is stronger because more law enforcement agencies will use investigative genetic genealogy (IIG) techniques in the future, but IIG (as well as consumer DNA testing) remains controversial due to public concerns about privacy and the accuracy of results.
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