Journal 14

His pathway to a forensics career is unexpected by him. As he became an accountant, he also became fascinated with technology and managing the IT department. When he is offered a chance at a new career in a digital forensic team, he tries to get the opportunity. When he does the job for many years, he does not regret his decision. His pathway is not standard of a regular person because he was not even into a tech role before switching careers. This was at a time where digital forensics was a new field and nobody knew about the job. When you compare the job outlook to present day, there are tons of digital forensics roles in the government and for other companies compared to his generation. In order to do good at the job, he has to use tools to record and analyze the information, so he can use it to find evidence on a criminal. One of the biggest things that help get a digital forensics job is the certifications because they show that the necessary skills are obtained by a person. In his case, he did not have to go through a strict interview because it was an open offer where anyone can try and get the role. His double background in technology and accounting are very useful because he can contribute to the team with both knowledge and delve into the financial parts of the crime. His switch to a technology role shows that the education is not a huge factor in the job role, but the passion and interest in the subject are general requirements to land a great role.

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