Research Guides: #Sociology: Careers & Majors

Majoring in Sociology

ASA: Major in Sociology
ASA has many different resources to help you decide if sociology is the best path for you and to get the most out of your sociology courses. Find out what skills employers look for and where sociology graduates are working.

Kickstarting Your Academic Career: Skills to Succeed in the Social Sciences by Robert L. Ostergard & Stacy B. Gordon Fisher
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Published: 2017
You're Hired!: Putting your Sociology Major to Work by Cheryl Joseph
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Collection: "Place Hold" to request a copy
ISBN: 9781787144903
Published: 2017
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...

Careers in Sociology

Career Resources for Undergraduate Students (American Sociological Assoc.)
CareerOneStop
(Department of Labor) Provides information about career, salaries and benefits, education and training, job search, resume and interview tips along with additional resources.
O*Net OnLine
Central to the project is the O*NET database, containing hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors on almost 1,000 occupations covering the entire U.S. economy. The database, which is available to the public at no cost, is continually updated from input by a broad range of workers in each occupation.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
(Bureau of Labor Statistics) Find information on hundreds of jobs such as earnings, working conditions, job prospects, training, education, and more.

Professional Societies

What are these?

Professional societies/organizations are often the publishers of journals and books in the field, as well conference hosts.

Membership helps people stay current in their field and to network with your colleagues. Look for discounted rates for students -- and they may offer resources like career guidance, job listings, or even scholarships.