Overview

This book addresses a gap in and outside academia: how to help Sociology undergraduates develop skills for career success while maintaining a sociologically rigorous approach. Matching sociological theories, methods, and knowledge with contemporary capitalistic managerial and work practices, it shows how sociology undergraduates are not only employable but have marketable advantages over graduates of other disciplines. A student following the program embodied in this book will actively nurture a strong sociological identity; create a job search plan integrating personal and disciplinary interests, values, and skills; design job application materials that provide the best fit for specific jobs and organizations; and launch a satisfying career path. Beyond an employment guide, it will facilitate the teaching of career development by Sociology faculty; increase students’ ongoing confidence in their potential; and provide a solid foundation for communicating the transformative power ofSociology to employers and managers in the government, business, and non-profit sectors.

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Author:   Martha A. Martinez
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Edition:   1st ed. 2023
Weight:   0.288kg
ISBN:  

9783031413223

ISBN 10:   3031413229
Pages:   203
Publication Date:   15 October 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I: The Sociological Identity.- Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: A Sociological Professional Identity.- Chapter 3: The Values of Sociology.- Chapter 4: Community Building for Sociologists.- Chapter 5: Networking for Sociologists.- Part II: Transferable Skills.- Chapter 6: A Sociological View of the Resume.- Chapter 7: Skills in the Sociology Major.- Chapter 8: The Language of Business.- Chapter 9: An Identity-Based Job Search.- Part III: Career Management.- Chapter 10: A Sociological View of Managerial Behavior.- Chapter 11: The Selection Process.- Chapter 12: From Jobs to Careers.

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Martha A. Martinez is Associate Professor of Sociology at DePaul University in Chicago, USA. She specializes in Entrepreneurship, Organizations, and Economic Sociology. Her current professional goal is to help sociology undergraduates make a successful transition from school to work and maximize the potential benefits of their sociology degree in the labor market.

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