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Tag Archives: Applied Sociology Careers

Sociology Careers in High Demand

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Sociology skills remain in high demand in government, the not-for-profit sector and in the corporate sector.

Posted bySociology at WorkMay 13, 2017November 17, 2025Posted inBlog, Career AdviceTags:Applied Sociology Careers2 Comments on Sociology Careers in High Demand

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.

Posted bySociology at WorkApril 1, 2017November 29, 2025Posted inBlog, Career AdviceTags:Applied Sociology Careers, Theory & Methods

Applied sociology career spotlight: Non-Government Organisations

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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.

Posted bySociology at WorkMarch 18, 2017November 19, 2025Posted inBlog, ProfilesTags:Applied Sociology Careers2 Comments on Applied sociology career spotlight: Non-Government Organisations

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.

Posted bySociology at WorkMarch 4, 2017November 23, 2025Posted inBlog, Career AdviceTags:Applied Sociology Careers, Business

Sociology of Law

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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.

Posted bySociology at WorkFebruary 25, 2017April 19, 2026Posted inBlog, StudentsTags:Applied Sociology Careers, Asia, Justice, North America

Applied Sociology Career Spotlight: Politics

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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.

Posted bySociology at WorkFebruary 18, 2017November 24, 2025Posted inBlog, ProfilesTags:Applied Sociology Careers, Politics

Applied Sociology Career Spotlight: Urban Planning

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The Californian Department of Transportation in the USA has a cultural studies team who are unearthing the city’s cultural heritage.

Posted bySociology at WorkFebruary 11, 2017April 19, 2026Posted inBlog, ProfilesTags:Applied Sociology Careers, Environment

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.

Posted bySociology at WorkDecember 3, 2014April 19, 2026Posted inBlog, Career AdviceTags:Applied Sociology Careers, Job Hunting3 Comments on Where to Look For Contract Research Work

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.

Posted bySociology at WorkJuly 17, 2014April 19, 2026Posted inBlog, Career AdviceTags:Applied Sociology Careers, Community Work, Not-for-profits, Theory & Methods, Volunteering

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.

Posted bySociology at WorkJune 4, 2014April 19, 2026Posted inBlog, Career AdviceTags:Applied Sociology Careers, Job Hunting, Not-for-profits, Volunteering

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