Is being a sociologist a good fit for you?
Studies people in society, including groups, institutions and how people behave together.
What the work involves
- Analyses and interprets data to better understand how people behave in society.
- Writes publications and reports on research findings.
- Collects data on the attitudes, values and behaviour of groups through observation, interviews and documents.
- Develops, carries out and evaluates ways to collect data, such as questionnaires and interviews.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be curious and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a sociologist is one of yours.
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