Applied Sociology Careers – Page 2

How to Find Work in Social Planning

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Deep dive into social planning roles available to sociologists, how to build experience, and how to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.

Sociology Career in Sustainability

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How can your sociology degree help you establish a career in agriculture? We look at how one sociology graduate went from completing their degree in 2016, to applying her sociological knowledge to manage vineyards as well as testing new methods of growing crops and reducing water use.

Applied Sociology Careers and Pay

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Some of the most common career paths for sociologists are in education, however, other more specialised jobs are in applied sociology. This includes social work, journalism, administration, and more. Here are a few sources that report on applied sociology careers and pay.

Benefits of Studying Sociology

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Here are some of the ways in which taking sociology as a major or minor subject helps students build careers in health, business, and communication, as well as developing other vital professional skills.

The Sociology of Doing Nothing, Probation and COVID-19

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Dr Marian Badea works as a Probation Inspector in the social policy sector, in Bucharest, Romania. Marian analyses reports and coordinates activities of probation officers in 42 regions. COVID-19 social distancing laws have radically altered how probation officers carry out their work.

Using Applied Sociology to Provide Care to Student Residents During COVID-19

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Benjamin Drury works as a Resident Head, in the not-for-profit sector (service delivery), in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Benjamin discusses how his role looking after the needs of students on campus has changed under lockdown, with much of his support moving online.

Applying for an Applied Sociology Job

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Learn how to apply for a job as an applied sociologist. Including how to communicate with your prospective employer, to how to write a cover letter, to what to write in your job application.