If you’re reading this blog, chances are you enjoy diving deeper into the world of true crime. You, like me, have probably spent countless hours at one time or another pouring over a certain case that frustrates the living hell out of you. I know I sure have.
As I am about to finish up with college, I am wondering how I can translate my passion for Justice and True Crime into a career.
Personally, one of my dream jobs would be to be the Public Affairs person for the FBI. I am a Public Relations student so this is the love child between PR and a healthy dose of True Crime.
Another job that I desperately wanted growing up was homicide detective (my mom was like ?????). Pretty much every summer, me, my dad (who worked from home) and my older brother would sit on the couch and binge watch the First 48 on A&E. It probably started when I was about 12. I have no idea why they thought it was a great idea to let a 12 year old watch a real life homicide investigation unfold on T.V but it clearly sparked an interest in me.
I was so set on being a homicide detective until my mother one day burst my bubble by telling me you also have to be a cop to do that. I knew I had no desire to be a police officer (I just wanted to be a detective!) so that was out.
Wondering what you can do that involves your interest in True Crime besides the obvious police officer and standard FBI agent?
Lucky for you, I’ve done some of the work so you don’t have to. Boom, you’re welcome.
Do you like science or the T.V show Dexter? Consider being a Blood Spatter Analyst.
Do you enjoy psychology and desperately want to figure out the minds of the most depraved? Consider being a Profiler.
Do you enjoy working solo and think you could be responsible for the safety of others? Consider being a Federal Air Marshall.
Do you like looking at things under a microscope and are probably pretty great at those spot the difference games? Consider being a Fingerprint specialist.
Is your drawing ability quality and do you work quickly? Consider being a Forensic Artist.
I hope these ideas gave you something to think about. Please let me know if any of these inspired you to pursue a different career path!
Caroline and Crime 