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Association 1430 K Street NW, Suite 600  \nWashington DC 20005  \n[www.asanet.org](www.asanet.org)  \n(202) 383 9005  \nCopyright © 2009 by the American Sociological Association  \nAll rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.  \n[To order on‐line go to:](To order on‐line go to: www.asanet.org. For)[ ](To order on‐line go to: www.asanet.org. For)[www.asanet.org](To order on‐line go to: www.asanet.org. For)[. For](To order on‐line go to: www.asanet.org. For) additional information on this or other ASA publications, contact:  \nAmerican Sociological Association 1430 K Street NW, Suite 600 Washington DC 20005  \nTel (202) 383 9005 Fax (202) 638 0882 TTY (202) 638 0981  \nEmail: [apap@asanet.org](apap@asanet.org)  \nTable of Contents  \nWhat is a 21st Century Career?....................................................1  \nChange ........................................................................................ 1  \nIncreasing diversity ..................................................................... 1  \nEducational levels ....................................................................... 2  \nEthics and social responsibility ................................................... 2  \nSociology and the 21st century career ....................................... 3  \nYour life as a composition ........................................................... 3  \nWhat is Sociology?......................................................................5  \nHow can studying sociology help your career? .......................... 5  \nSix conceptual abilities of sociology majors ............................... 7  \nEight skills of graduating sociology majors ................................. 8  \nSociology teaches the skills employers want.............................. 9  \nWhere Do Recent Sociology Graduates Work?..........................11  \nSocial services, counselors ........................................................ 12  \nAdministrative support ............................................................. 13  \nAdministrative management .................................................... 14  \nTeachers, librarians ................................................................... 15  \nServices ..................................................................................... 16  \nSales, marketing ........................................................................ 16  \nSocial science researchers ........................................................ 17  \nWhat Can I Do to Start My Career Now? ...................................18  \nGet to know yourself – what are your goals?........................... 19  \nStart looking for your first job—now ........................................ 20  \nGo on informational interviews ................................................ 23  \nCreate a coherent course plan.................................................. 24  \nDo an internship and volunteer ................................................ 25  \nJoin the sociology club – or start one ....................................... 26  \nCreate your core resume .......................................................... 27  \nWhat about Graduate School?..................................................30  \nHow Can the American Sociological Association Help? .............33  \n“The Student Sociologist”......................................................... 33  \n“Navigating the Major”............................................................. 33  \n“The Guide to Graduate Departments”.................................... 33  \nThe ASA Honors Program ......................................................... 34  \nStudent membership ..........................","cbCaicK3KcnhoBQh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicK3KcnhoBQh","pdf",280292,41,"English","# What is a 21st Century Career?\n## Change\n## Increasing diversity\n## Educational levels\n## Ethics and social responsibility\n## Sociology and the 21st century career\n# What Can I Do to Start My Career Now?\n## Get to know yourself—what are your goals?\n## Start looking for your first job—now\n## Go on informational interviews\n## Create a coherent course plan\n## Do an internship and volunteer\n## Join the sociology club—or start one","[{\"question\":\"What characterizes a 21st-century career?\",\"answer\":\"It is shaped by constant change, increasing diversity, and heightened educational requirements in a global, technology-driven labor market.\"},{\"question\":\"What skills are emphasized for success in the 21st century?\",\"answer\":\"Creativity, innovation, critical thinking, analytic problem-solving, communication, collaboration, multicultural and global understanding, strong math and science skills, and excellent written expression.\"},{\"question\":\"How does studying sociology support career development?\",\"answer\":\"It helps sociology majors develop conceptual abilities and practical skills that employers want, and it supports career planning through structured next steps.\"}]","21st Century Careers with an Undergraduate Degree in Sociology | PDF",1790281201,103]