Business – Sociology at Work

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.

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.

Exploring the Entrepreneurial Option for Sociologists

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Karina Butera covers her PhD journey and how she built a business. She provides advice for other postgraduate students considering entrepreneurship. By Karina Butera Throughout my postgraduate experience I have operated within both the worlds of academia and commercial enterprise. I am perhaps a strange hybrid because I have entwined my ‘sociological imagination’ with my interest ContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Entrepreneurial Option for Sociologists”

Strengthening Business Through Sociology: The Work of a Council Coordinator in Hong Kong

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Adrian Lui works as a Council Coordinator for a global membership organization for the business community in Hong Kong. He tells us how his general sociological skills help him to work with businesses in order to strengthen their services. Adrian Lui adrianlws@gmail.com What is your occupation?My job title is Council Coordinator. My company is a non-profit, membershipContinueContinue reading “Strengthening Business Through Sociology: The Work of a Council Coordinator in Hong Kong”