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Sociology is the study of people and therefore the skills and knowledge you develop within the course are relevant to a wide variety of careers. It involves study of the behaviour of people in groups and of the relationship between these groups. This balance of studying major issues of concern for society and linking this to academic concepts and theories develops important skills. The ability to critically analyse common issues of concern is recognised by employers. Additional skills you will acquire include: - appreciating the complexity and diversity of social situations;
- researching, judging and evaluating complex information;
- making reasoned arguments, both orally, in tutorials and presentations, and in written work;
- strong IT skills, gained through the presentation of projects and dissertations;
- a knowledge and understanding of research methods, analysis and statistical techniques;
- formulating and solving problems;
- developing opinions and new ideas, thinking and working creatively with others;
- using effective methods to communicate your ideas and conclusions;
- statistical and other quantitative techniques;
- relating theoretical perspectives and concepts in sociology to their application to social life;
- the ability to recognise the relevance of sociological knowledge to social, public and civic policy;
- organising your work and meeting deadlines.
Consider the skills developed on your course as well as through your other activities, such as paid work, volunteering, family responsibilities, sport, membership of societies, leadership roles, etc. Think about how these can be used as evidence of your skills and personal attributes. Then you can start to market and sell who you really are, identify what you may be lacking and consider how to improve your profile. Take a look at applications, CVs and interviews for some useful tips.
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