Applied Sociology Careers – Page 5

A Personal View of Diversity in the Sociological World

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Julie Cappleman-Morgan and Annika Coughlin discuss the career opportunties for applied sociologists in the United Kingdom. They provide an overview of Sociologists Outside Academia, the group they lead within the British Sociological Association. By Julie Cappleman-Morgan and Annika Coughlin The world of sociology and sociological research is changing. The increasing demand for policy-related and evidence-based’ researchContinueContinue reading “A Personal View of Diversity in the Sociological World”

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!

Sociology Careers: Librarian

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Check out this profile on a sociology graduate who works as a librarian.

Famous Applied Sociologists

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Did you know that Dr Martin Luther King Jr had a degree in sociology? The American Sociological Association lists these public figures as having degrees in sociology: Rev. Jesse Jackson Emily Balch, 1946 Nobel Peace Prize winner (a social worker and social reformer) Dan Aykroyd, actor/ Blues Brother Robin Williams, actor/ comedian Then again… Ronald Reagan alsoContinueContinue reading “Famous Applied Sociologists”

Sociological Job Skills

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Creative, organisational, effective, extensive experience, track-record, motivated, innovative, problem solving, communication skills, and dynamic. These may be overused buzzwords, but this is just what recruiters are looking for, and sociologists have these skills in spades.

Resource to Help You Land a Job in the Not-For-Profit Sector

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Today we look at advice from professionals in the not-for-profit sector, including how to get your foot in the door through an internship. I also discuss how publishing your research might boost your CV.