Sociology at Work provides articles, videos, graphics and other resources to promote the excellence of applied sociologists and to support the career planning of sociology students.

Our site was created as a network to help practitioners who work beyond academia.

Whether you are looking for work, or you are a student seeking writing support, or you are a practitioner interested in navigating your career in new directions, use these resources to inspire your sociological imagination!

What is aplied sociology? A brief history of applied practices, plus an overview of the professional skills gained through a sociology degree.
Working Notes: Applied sociologists from Australia, the UK, Asia and Africa write about their everyday work, and reflect on using theory and method in their professional practice.
Practitioners: Case studies on the varied pathways for applied sociologists and navigating issues at work.
Students: Examples on training and achievements while undertaking a sociology degree.
Career advice: Tips for finding jobs, writing your CV and submitting applications.
Videos: Our interviews with applied sociologists who work in media, health, and evaluation.
Useful data sources: Free open-source sociology journal articles and global datasets.