Career Information for Sociology Majors |
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Specific Knowledge Skills
Valuable Transferable Skills
Some Career Options for Sociology Majors
Potential Employers
Websites
Specific Knowledge Skills
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An understanding of human behaviour, communication and interaction from a social perspective
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Awareness of social or community behaviour and expectations and related public policy
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Awareness of current social, community and ethical issues and relevant policy
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Knowledge of behavioural components of sociological theory and the skills to apply this knowledge
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Understanding of the interrelationships of various social, cultural and community groups
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Ability to conduct, explain and interpret sociological and information research clearly and to apply this information to changing situations
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Knowledge of various governmental, community and social institutions and their roles, and an ability to provide information and direction to assist in making informed decisions
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Sensitivity to and understanding of social problems and the human condition
Valuable Transferable Skills
Information-gathering and Communication Skills
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The skills required to identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources
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The ability to compile and organize facts and information and to comprehend and apply new and/or unfamiliar information to different situations and settings
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Skills in preparing interesting, creative and informative presentations which target diverse audiences
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The ability to develop effective reports, presentations and materials using current technology
Thinking, Planning and Organizational Skills
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The ability to learn, understand and interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations
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The ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and effectively plan/manage time, data and resources
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Problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively and search for, identify and consider all sides of an issue
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Skills to effectively analyze and interpret a wide range of information and data to discuss, support and/or reject ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals
Teamwork and Management Skills
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Skills enabling you to work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, through leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others, to the success of the team
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An understanding of how to successfully identify, plan and contribute to the goals of a project
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The ability to oversee, supervise and/or contribute to a project from beginning to end including determining outcomes, planning details, making decisions, assigning roles and completing tasks
Some Career Options for Sociology Majors
(Additional education, training or experience may be required)
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Social Policy Researcher
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Public Information Officer
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Policy Analyst
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Urban Planner
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Community Relations Specialist
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Public Relations Officer
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Probation Officer
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Market Research Analyst
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Case Manager
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Public Affairs Specialist
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Journalist/Reporter/Critic
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Career/Employer Counsellor
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Market Research Analyst
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Social Worker
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Job Analyst
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Media Buyer
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Program Co-ordinator/Manager
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Project Co-ordinator
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Child/Youth Worker
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Volunteer Co-ordinator
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Gerontologist
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Social Statistician
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Labour Relations Mediator
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Public Administrator
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Human Resources
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Lawyer
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Quality Control Specialist
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Mediator/Labour Relations
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Retail Sales Supervisor/Manager
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Office Administrator
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Law Enforcement
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Event Planner
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Corporate Trainer
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Demographer
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Activist/Lobbyist
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Teacher/Professor
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Addicitions Counsellor
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Sociologist
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Management Trainee
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Criminologist
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Healthcare Administrator
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Diversity Consultant
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Marriage and Family Therapist
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Rehabilitation Counsellor
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Disability Services Worker
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Fundraiser
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Community Worker
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Legislative/Parliamentary Assistant
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Admissions Officer
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Student Life Co-ordinator
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Real Estate Appraiser/Agent
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Advertising Copywriter
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Media Analyst/Researcher
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Victims Advocate
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Community Development Co-ordinator
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Recreation Planner/Co-ordinator
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Recreation Planner/Co-ordinator
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For more career options and job descriptions, visit the following sites:
Career Cruising - www.careercruising.com. Please contact the Career Centre at 519.884.0710 ext. 4495 or careercentre@wlu.ca for the username and password.
Career Insider (Vault) - Access through the library website at www.wlu.ca/library. Click ’Find Articles and More’, click ’Databases by Title (A-Z)’ and then ’C’ - Career Insider (Vault). You need to access this resource from a Laurier computer or through the library’s remote access service.
National Occupational Classification - www.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc
Potential Employers
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Non-Profit Organizations |
Social Services Agencies |
Human Resource Departments |
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Government |
Chambers of Commerce |
Public Relations Firms |
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Community Agencies |
Marketing Firms |
Media Organizations |
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Labour Unions |
Political Parties |
Real Estate Firms |
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Law Enforcement |
Educational Institutions |
Hospitality Industry |
Websites