Job Hunting – Sociology at Work

Sociology Careers in AI Policy

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Explore emerging careers for applied sociologists seeking to address ethical use of AI, as well as policy inequalities flowing from the proliferation of AI.

How to Find Work in Social Planning

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Deep dive into social planning roles available to sociologists, how to build experience, and how to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.

Sociology Career in Social Planning

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Today’s post delves into a sociology career in social planning. We explore how a sociology graduate went from her Bachelor’s degree to youth counselling, to research in a university, to managing large community projects.

Applied Sociology Careers and Pay

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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.

Writing a CV and Resume for Applied Sociology Jobs

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How to write a curriculum vitae and resume for applied sociology jobs

How to Look for Work in Applied Sociology

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A few strategies to finding work as an applied sociologist

Challenges and Opportunities in Applied Sociology Careers

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Sociology graduates identify gaps in their vocational training and the careers they go into.

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.

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.

So Social Science Degrees are in Decline? How Applied Sociology Can Help

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New data show social science and history degrees have gone down from around 18% of Bachelor’s degrees conferred in 1970-1971, to around 10% in 2011-2012. Let’s dive into how applied sociology trends may help to interpret these data.