COVER LETTER AND RESUME TEMPLATES FOR SOCIOLOGY MAJORS

• ASA Cover Letter Template
• ASA Resume Template

CAREERS WITH A SOCIOLOGY DEGREE

Below is a curated set of resources for undergraduates. We also suggest exploring career-related resources your campus offers. Many institutions have career or employment centers that offer a variety of services such as assistance with resume writing, mock interviewing, and internship placement. They may point you in the direction of relevant listservs or other places to begin making connections with fellow students or alumni. If you don't know where to start, talk to your department chair or professor

• Building a Career with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology 
• What are they Doing with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology
• Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections
• Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Outlook
• 10 Great Jobs for Sociology Majors
• Sociology Employment Information

UNT RESOURCES

• Career Center

CAREER SEARCH TOOLS

• USA Jobs Pathways Program
• Idealist
• Indeed
• LinkedIn

GET A SOCIOLOGY CERTIFICATE!

Faculty in the Department of Sociology are committed to guiding our students in making the most out of their Sociology Major. Please make an appointment with our Undergraduate Advisor, Dr. Helen Potts, to discuss course options that focus on your particular interests. Junior and Senior majors are encouraged to explore opportunities for deeper engagement, such as undergraduate research opportunities, internships, the Sociology capstone experience (Applied Research and Careers in Sociology), and directed "Special Problem" courses under the supervision of a faculty member. Students interested in developing their career readiness to apply data and methodological skills should consider enhancing their resumes by completing the Applied Sociology and Career Readiness Certificate.