Great Jobs for Sociology Majors

by Lambert, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9780071544825
• ISBN10: 0071544828
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-10-09
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

You've worked hard for that sociology degree. Now what? Sometimes the choice of careers can seem endless; the most difficult part of a job search is narrowing down your options.

Author Biography

Stephen Lambert is the director of career services at Plymouth State College in New Hampshire where, in addition to counseling students and developing year-round career workshops, he serves as a representative to the New Hampshire College and University Council's Adviser's Committee. He developed this series with Julie DeGalan, a former administrator and career counselor at Plymouth State College.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The Value of a Degree in Sociology	p. vii
The Job Search
The Self-Assessment	p. 3
The Resume and Cover Letter	p. 19
Researching Careers and Networking	p. 37
Interviewing and Job Offer Considerations	p. 55
The Career Paths
Path 1: Teaching with an Advanced Degree	p. 73
Path 2: Human Services: Community Organizations and Social Service Agencies	p. 99
Path 3: Human Resources Management	p. 133
Path 4: Public Employment	p. 161
Path 5: Social Research and Data Analysis	p. 193
Further Reading	p. 213
Index	p. 215
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