I am currently working on my Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and I am looking for jobs once I graduate. The problem is that everyone wants me to have experience, but nobody is willing to give it to me. It seems like the only thing I can do after graduation is become a police officer, but I could've done that without graduate school. I want to do something related to criminal investigations, but I have no idea how to get there without becoming a police officer. Any suggestions?
2006-10-07 09:34:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Thank you to those who actually gave advice instead of simply criticizing me. Criminal Justice does not automatically mean police officer and Yes I did speak with both advisors and professors and they said that once I finish this degree I should be able to do almost anything in the field, it just is not turning out that way. What is the point in answering questions with the intent to insult the person who is asking? I asked for advice and since you obviously don't have any, then I don't need to know your opinion.
2006-10-07 13:59:40 · update #1
Why not try and become a parole officer. The baby boomers will all be retiring soon and there will be a real need to replace these professional people. I know that where I live in Ontario, Canada they are crying for people to fill so many vacantcies. Best of luck to you after your grad.
2006-10-07 09:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by crazylegs 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a criminal justice major myself, I find that many people automatically assume I want to be a cop. I don't and I too am having trouble deciding what else I can do, especially since I have no experience. I've been told that there are many options, like parole/probation, investigations, and various other administrative jobs. Since you are interested in investigations, I suggest that you try applying with the DMV-they have an investigations department. You can apply to be a postal inspector. And to get some experience in the CRJ field, try volunteering or interning at the Dept. of Justice. It's good that you're getting your masters degree. One of my teachers often tells us that education is what sets us apart from our competitors when we apply for jobs.
2006-10-07 12:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by zesty4pie 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes. agree with crazy legs
you can also try being a youth worker to teenage crims even though the pay is not that great.
2006-10-07 10:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by Langdon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope you found something you can also become a teacher/professor.
2016-09-28 04:41:02 · answer #4 · answered by Joyce Chaisson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋