@article{1482632,
      recid = {1482632},
      author = {Martinez, Martha A.,},
      title = {The employable sociologist : a guide for undergraduates /},
      pages = {1 online resource (206 pages) :},
      abstract = {Increasing numbers of Sociology programs offer courses or  sections of courses that focus on helping undergraduates  prepare for careers. Martinezs The Employable Sociologist  fills an important gap in the literature. It is distinctive  because it focuses on the practical aspects of career  development such as resume and cover letter writing, while  providing critical insights from Economic Sociology to  encourage Sociology students to reflect on career options  in a capitalist society characterized by significant  inequality and injustice. Mary Scheuer Senter, Professor of  Sociology, Central Michigan University, USA This book takes  a purpose-driven approach to providing practical solutions  for navigating the job market. The authors clear and  concise language, combined with relatable examples, makes  complex concepts easily understandable. Each chapter builds  upon the previous one, creating a clear path to follow  toward a career. This book is written for students and  parents without forsaking academic rigor. This must have  companion for Sociology majors should be a standard in  Sociology departments worldwide. Will Tyson, Associate  Professor, University of South Florida, USA This book  addresses a gap in and outside academia: how to help  Sociology undergraduates develop skills for career success  while maintaining a sociologically rigorous approach.  Matching sociological theories, methods, and knowledge with  contemporary capitalistic managerial and work practices, it  shows how sociology undergraduates are not only employable  but have marketable advantages over graduates of other  disciplines. A student following the program embodied in  this book will actively nurture a strong sociological  identity; create a job search plan integrating personal and  disciplinary interests, values, and skills; design job  application materials that provide the best fit for  specific jobs and organizations; and launch a satisfying  career path. Beyond an employment guide, it will facilitate  the teaching of career development by Sociology faculty;  increase students ongoing confidence in their potential;  and provide a solid foundation for communicating the  transformative power of Sociology to employers and managers  in the government, business, and non-profit sectors. Martha  A. Martinez is Associate Professor of Sociology at DePaul  University in Chicago, USA. She specializes in  Entrepreneurship, Organizations, and Economic Sociology.  Her current professional goal is to help sociology  undergraduates make a successful transition from school to  work and maximize the potential benefits of their sociology  degree in the labor market.},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1482632},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41323-0},
}