Tips for Entry
Read the Journal of Genetic Genealogy (https://jogg.info), Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly (https://www.apgen.org/cpages/apgq), and the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ngsq) to learn more about genetic genealogy and the general field of genealogy.
Talk to genealogists about their careers. The APG has a member database (http://www.apgen.org/directory) that you can use to find potential interview candidates. The database includes a DNA specialist category.
A strong background in English, speech, chemistry, computer science, genetics, and history is helpful in this field; take classes in these areas.
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