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You're Hired! Putting Your Sociology Major to Work by
Featuring conversations with more than thirty sociology majors on their career trajectories, responses from employers on why they hire sociology majors, and practical career advice, You're Hired! Putting Your Sociology Major to Workoffers readers a comprehensive account of the opportunities a sociology major provides. The book begins with the conversations, which convey real world examples of sociologists' motivations for pursuing the discipline, their career paths, the joys and challenges of their choices, and their advice to current and future students of sociology. Their careers range from politics and technology to medical research and community activism; business and the arts to sports and the environment, all which demonstrate the breadth of career options available to sociology majors. Later chapters present feedback from employers on the skills sociologists offerto the workplace along with guidance on career entry and professional development. Those interviewed cover a broad spectrum of society and career progression; some are on the starting block of their careers while others look back from retirement on fulfilling and meaningful professional lives. They represent regional, gender, racial, and the social class reality of today's world. Written in an accessible and upbeat style, You're Hired!is an informative and inspiring read for current undergraduates, aspiring students, and parents alike.
ISBN: 9781787144903Publication Date: 2017
What can I do with a Sociology degree?
- Check the library collection for background information on a company or organization as you prepare for an interview.
- Look at resources about the work, such as
.Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) premier resource on career guidance to hundreds of occupations and it is available for free
Check Northeastern Employer Engagement and Career Design
The Job Search page covers the process beginning with Resumes, Cover Letters and CVs to Negotiating Salary and Job Offers.
- Find resume and cover letter examples using Scholar OneSearch
Check subject-specific research tutorials to find more company information, such as
Public vs. private companies
Finding information on private companies
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AVON: Academic Video Online includes short videos---some less than three minutes for job hunting. Search "cover letter" (with quotation marks) to find videos, such as How to Craft a Cover letter
or the importance of internships, a.k.a. co-op at Northeastern
- Hans Pfister Discusses Value of Internships (1:10 minutes)
- Alissa Livingston States Internships are Critical (1:10 minutes)
- Ken Saji Shares Views on Value of Internships (1:07 minutes)