Careers in Sociology (2nd Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)I haven't really looked at the book to much. From what I see I like it, and it will be helpful down the rode. I am starting my first few semesters to become a Sociologist.

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This supplementary text helps students and professors answer the often-asked question, "What can I do with a degree in sociology?" It provides meaningful answers to a specific, targeted audience: typical students, 18 to 20 years old, taking their first sociology courses. The book presents a series of biographies, "Character Profiles," which serve as a template for career development on the basis of a degree in sociology. They include discussions of what can be done with a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D., or a combination of degrees (e.g. Sociology and Business). An appendix, "A Workbook for Job Seekers in Sociology" takes students step by step through job search tactics and career development strategies.

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150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs (Jist's Best Jobs) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this book out of the library to help my daughter decide on the best course of action. This book is laughable it is so wrong. The yearly job openings he lists for some fields are often not broken down but lumped together with a disclaimer, that if you don't read, may make you think that there are over 200,000 openings for foreign language teachers (guess it is all secondary education teachers, but then he got his information from some "source"). He lists job openings for librarians and social workers as being almost the same, but job growth is around 18% for social workers and around 4% for librarians. His projection on pay is also off for many jobs. Obviously he sits in an office gathering data from his sources instead of going out into the real world. Don't base any career decision on this book, please!!!

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This unveils the most secure and high-paying jobs in good times and bad times. In just two steps, this book helps readers focus their career options and learn more about secure jobs that interest them. First, reader explore 75 lists that rank the best recession-proof jobs according to pay, growth, openings, education level, personality type and more. Next, readers review descriptions of the jobs that appeal to them. These detailed descriptions include information about a job's pay, growth, openings, tasks, skills needed and much more.

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What to Do with Your Psychology or Sociology Degree (Career Guides) Review

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(More customer reviews)I haven't read the whole thing, but it has helped me in realizing I have valuable skills as a psych major that I didn't know were worth mentioning on a resume or to employers. It also has a great section on jobs, giving a profile for a specific entry-level job in a certain career path. These are practical jobs that the average psych/soc (they have different sections for each) graduate could be eligible for. It also made me realize that there are more jobs than people would like you to think out there for psych majors. There is also a section on how to network, step-by-step.
I took a star off because I have a short attention span and the book was a little to texty for me, I prefer a career guide that is more at-a-glance, since there are so many different books and resources to explore, and I can't spend time on just one.

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Many students major in the Social Sciences because they love their chosen academic fields, however few schools provide solid advice about how students can apply their studies to a career.This unique and informative guide directs Psychology and Sociology majors to career paths that will make the most of their educational backgrounds. It includes chapters on further academic study, fellowship opportunities, and understanding career options, as well as practical and detailed job search tips and strategies. What to Do with Your Psychology or Sociology Degree includes:·Practical advice on identifying career goals·Profiles of popular career paths·Interview and networking tips·Special Q&A section with former majors who are now successfully pursuing careers they love·Appendices that provide listings of relevant internship and fellowship opportunities

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