Sociology skills remain in high demand in government, the not-for-profit sector and in the corporate sector.
Tag Archives: Applied Sociology Careers
Benefits of Sociology to Future Careers
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: Non-Government Organisations
We look at the career of Senegal-born sociologist Moustapha Diouf, who began his career as a researcher for UNESCO, and is now advisor to the Prime Minister.
Applied Sociology Career Spotlight: Graduate Programs versus Small Business
Here are some of the benefits of joining Graduate Training Schemes versus beginning your career in small to medium-sized enterprises.
Sociology of Law
Sociology student and Fullbright Scholar, Jesse Fenichel, worked as a “temp attorney” over the summers before heading to the Philippines to study the ever-growing market for outsourcing American legal work overseas.
Applied Sociology Career Spotlight: Politics
Angelia Schultz has a Masters in sociology and she ran in the Democratic nomination for the USA state of Aberdeen in 2014. She stood on a platform promoting stronger provision of healthcare and education, drawing on sociology.
Applied Sociology Career Spotlight: Urban Planning
The Californian Department of Transportation in the USA has a cultural studies team who are unearthing the city’s cultural heritage.
Where to Look For Contract Research Work
Contract work can be an ideal place to start out, so you can build up your resume.
Talking Sociology With Local Communities
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
For applied sociologists, doing unpaid work with a not-for-profit will open up new doors throughout your career.