Outside the Academy : Discover Social Science Careers in Consulting and Government Settings

Social Science Careers Beyond the Academy provides a “road-map” to a career outside of academia for students of the social sciences who want to transition to a corporate or government environment after they complete their studies. It isn’t always easy to see how the skills you develop in academia will apply to corporate consultancy or research positions, or even to see clearly where these various career paths might lead and whether they might suit you. Are you a start-up person or would a big, established organization provide you with more opportunities? Public or private firm? Are you better at research or project management? How do you go about adapting your writing to the non-specialist audience of colleagues in an organization? This book is written by a team of authors who straddle the line that separates academia from consultancy work and have mentored countless students to make a successful transition to the working world. They identify and categorize various popular paths that are available to you; describe the types of organization, roles, and what they involve; and show how to map your own skills, personality, and preferences to the jobs you might aspire to. This book is the ultimate guide to building your path to success after you conclude your studies. This book is ideal for social science students looking to make their next steps after academia.