Great Jobs For Sociology Majors / Edition 3

by Stephen Lambert

Overview

The first step toward the rest of your life starts with that question, and the answer is right here. Get on the right path now for a satisfying and rewarding career in sociology by learning to match your skills and interests with exciting employment opportunities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071544825
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	09/18/2008
Series:	Great Jobs for ... Majors (Paperback)
Edition description:	3rd Revised ed.
Pages:	242
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

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	vii
Part 1	The Job Search
1	The Self-Assessment	3
2	The Resume and Cover Letter	25
3	Researching Careers	51
4	Networking	69
5	Interviewing	83
6	Networking or Interview Follow-Up	93
7	Job Offer Considerations	99
8	The Graduate School Choice	105
Part 2	The Career Paths
9	Path 1: Teaching with an Advanced Degree	117
10	Path 2: Human Services: Community Organizations and Social Service Agencies	141
11	Path 3: Human Resources Management	173
12	Path 4: Public Employment	199
13	Path 5: Social Research and Data Analysis	229
	Notes	247
	Index	249