Careers in Sociology

~ The Sociology Program at Missouri State ~

	Do you have what it takes?
	Learn about effective job search strategies.
	Evaluating and accepting job offers.
	Improve your interview skills.
	How to write a resume letter and examples of resumes. You might also explore Susan Ireland's excellent site.
	Job Search Tips from the American Sociological Association and from CareerInfoNet
	What salary should you expect to be offered?

See a list of positions which sociology graduates may occupy.
If you are looking for any kind of job (criminal justice, marketing, or travel agent, etc.), check this site!! If you are looking for a civil service position, you can visit this site and find openings by state.

What can you do with a degree in Sociology?
LOTS! The following sites describe career options more fully.

American Sociological Association
Some very interesting material here if you're interested in a career in sociology. Whether you're wondering what you can do with a B.A. in sociology or a graduate degree - this is the site to visit!

Careers in Sociology
Visit this site to find job descriptions for sociology graduates looking for careers in international relations, health care, business consultation, in state and federal government, urban social work, the military, criminal justice, seminar and workshop consultation, education, consulting, city management, evaluation research, law, child welfare, gerontology and business.

Job Prospects for B.A. Graduates in Sociology
The inside scoop from the American Sociological Association.

Career Options for B.A.'s in Sociology
See a list of potential careers you can enter with a degree in sociology.

Sociology Weblinks
Find information on learning Sociology, schools where you can study sociology and sociological organizations, sociology megasites, sociological theory and research, journals, as well as more about careers in sociology.

From California State University at Chico (CA)
There's lots of useful information about careers in sociology at this site.

The College Grad Job Hunter
Through this site you can find jobs, improve your interview skills, learn how to write effective cover letters and resumes, and much more.

Transferring Your Sociology Skills to Your Career
Some of the things that you are learning, and learning to do, are skills that many employers are looking for in their new hires. What those skills are (and how you can articulate them on your resume and in an oral interview) is discussed at this site. There's other useful stuff there, too.

The Chronicles of Higher Education
The Chronicles are the premier publication for finding jobs in academia - as a college or university professor. If that's your goal, take a look at this site.

Haven't Found Enough?
The folks in sociology at Bradley University have prepared a site that will provide you with information on Sociology as a Career, Career Exploration and with links to on-line search engines like The Chronicles of Higher Education (for folks with a M.A. or Ph.D. in sociology) and others.