Parker Lemal-Brown is a sociology graduate who has worked in marketing and communications, as well as creative development and production for television. He now runs a consulting company.
Tag Archives: career
Sociology Careers in AI Policy
Explore emerging careers for applied sociologists seeking to address ethical use of AI, as well as policy inequalities flowing from the proliferation of AI.
Sociology Career in Sustainability
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
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.
The Sociology of Doing Nothing, Probation and COVID-19
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
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
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.
Writing a CV and Resume for Applied Sociology Jobs
How to write a curriculum vitae and resume for applied sociology jobs
How to Look for Work in Applied Sociology
A few strategies to finding work as an applied sociologist
Applied Sociology and Economic Consulting
A new article argues economics is best position to influence social policy because they out-earn other disciplines.
Sociology at Work 