Career Advice – Page 2 – Sociology at Work

Benefits of Sociology to Future Careers

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A new report identifies four areas of innovation that will open up employment opportunities: technological methods, interdisciplinary methods, applied sociological skills, and consultancy.

Applied Sociology Career Spotlight: Graduate Programs versus Small Business

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Here are some of the benefits of joining Graduate Training Schemes versus beginning your career in small to medium-sized enterprises.

Where to Look For Contract Research Work

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Contract work can be an ideal place to start out, so you can build up your resume.

Talking Sociology With Local Communities

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Let’s explore how giving practical talks to community groups can improve both communities and our sociological practice.

Applied Sociology Career Advice: Get into Volunteering

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For applied sociologists, doing unpaid work with a not-for-profit will open up new doors throughout your career.

Career Advice for Sociology Graduates

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Our latest video discusses a recent careers panel about how to translate theory into practice when you’re working outside academia. I cover workplace ethics, as well issues about managing professional identity and the importance of networking

Social Science Graduates More Likely to be Employed

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A new UK study by Campaign for Social Science shows that social science graduates are more likely to be in paid employment than arts or science graduates.

Highest Paid Social Science Careers

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A new graphic shows the highest paid jobs for experienced social science graduates in the USA.

Applied Sociology Roles, Skills and Methods – New Series

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What are the roles that applied sociologists take on? What skills and methods do they apply in order to carry out their work? What workplace issues do they face? How do they manage their professional challenges and celebrate their triumphs?

What Can You Do With a Sociology Degree?

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Specialist with the Department of Labour, social and casework supervisor, state medical investigator, development and urban planner, coordinator for youth development. What do these jobs have in common? They are applied sociology jobs!