putting your sociology major to work Joseph, Cheryl creator author. text bibliography enk 2017 monographic eng 1 online resource (328 pages) 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 Work offers 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 to 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. Cheryl Joseph. Includes index. Includes bibliographical references. Success in business Employees Recruiting College graduates Employment Degrees, Academic Sociology Vocational guidance Social Science Sociology General Sociology HF5386 .J67 2017 339 9781787144897 9781787149458 https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/doi/10.1108/9781787144897 https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/doi/10.1108/9781787144897 UtOrBLW 170815 20251029120805.0 9781787144897 eng