Category: Careers

We receive a lot of contacts from people asking what they must study, what they should read, where they should go to study and/or what they should 'do to enter our field." People also ask 'Do I need Math?"

We would like to use this opportunity to inform all the aspiring forensic investigators out there of what the typically (or most effective) life path would have to be in order to enter (our) field of Forensics. Please be reminded that ours is a very unique and very wide field of study, covering a very wide variety of unique topics - all combined into a single focus - Road Traffic Collision Homicide Investigation.

In order to 'enter our field," we would recommend the following life-path, with specific interest in and reference to tertiary and life studies required for success:

Read more: How to prepare for Forensics
 
Category: Careers

Anyone wishing to 'enter the field of forensics,' needs to be aware and realize that there are a wide array op potential career-paths to consider. 'Forensics' is not a single field of study or endeavor. There are a wide array of possible applications, and we wish to provide visitors with a clear outline of the variety of different careers they may or could consider in the field of 'Forensics." Therefore, we have compiled the following little (incomplete) list, in no specific order, of possible career choices, in order to assist our visitors with their decision regarding the specific discipline they wish to enter:

Read more: Other Forensic Careers
 
Category: Careers

Over the years, we have received a large number of 'job applications' in various forms, ranging from 'can I come and work for you' through 'I am currently a forensic investigator and would like to come and work for IBF Investigations.'

While we have accommodated some of these requests in the past, and actually received some applications, we have come to the sad conclusion that the level of expertise currently available in the market-place is just too far below the standard we maintain for any applications to be considered seriously.

Read more: Employment in IBF