Comparative Sociology

One great resource to explore career fields in your major is the Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) network. Alumni are glad to speak with you about their careers. Try searching by major (Comparative Sociology) or by career field and see what some alumni are doing. Here are examples of career destinations of alumni Comparative Sociology majors:

Business/Government

  • Congressional Liaison, FEMA Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs
  • Emergency Communication Operator Trainee, City of Portland
  • Technical Support Representative, Lacerte Software

Education

  • Fifth Grade Teacher, Auburn School District
  • World History Teacher, North Slope Borough School District
  • Annual Giving and Stewardship Officer, Seattle University

Non-Profit

  • Program/Projects Manager, Classical Action: Performing Arts Against AIDS
  • Program Assistant, Associated Ministries
  • Operations Manager, Central City Concern Workforce Program

Research Potential Careers

Research will give you confidence in your career choice and provide you with the competitive edge when job searching. Career and Employment Services has numerous materials to help you in this process.

Check out some of the titles in the Career Resource Library in Howarth 101:

  • Careers in Law and the Legal Industry
  • An Insider's Guide to Political Jobs in Washington
  • Graduate Programs in Social Sciences
  • Careers in the Non Profit Sector

General Information

Professional Associations

Networking Works!

One of the most powerful tools for investigating career options is informational interviewing. Informational interviewing provides the means to meet people in the career fields which interest you. To find people to interview start with those people you know and list your natural network of contacts:

  • Family and their Friends
  • Friends and their Family
  • Volunteer affiliations such as clubs, church, and community organizations
  • Puget Sound Alumni
  • Professionals in the Community

You will gain valuable information to help in deciding your major and possible career path. Also, you will begin to develop networking contacts for your future job search. Since only about 10 percent of existing jobs are filled through want ads, learning to network is a critical skill for a successful career search. At CES we can help you hone your networking skills.

Investigate Internship Possibilities

Below are some examples of the internship possibilities listed in Career and Employment Services. See the internship coordinator to learn howinternships may be linked to your academic program for credit.

The Defender Association
Pre-Trial Investigation Intern

Seattle City Attorney
Domestic Violence Advocate Assistant

Northwest Indian College
Mentor/Tutor

Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Training Coordinator Intern

World Affairs Council
Public Programs Intern/Community Organization Intern

Job Search Tools

There are numerous tools available to aide you in finding a job, both on the internet and in Career and Employment Services. With Career andEmployment Services behind you, you've got the tools you need when it comes to looking for a job.

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