Congratulations! You are ready to start thinking about life after Grinnell — it can be a big and scary next step, but we've got several resources to help make the process smoother and less terrifying.
If you are considering further studies in sociology, check out our section on graduate school for helpful graduate school planning guides and articles to help you figure out if graduate school is the right path for you.
Another popular option that many Grinnellians choose is service work — this includes the Peace Corps, Teach For America, Grinnell Corps and many other service opportunities, so take a look at our section on post-graduate service work for ideas and alumni stories on their experiences.
Getting Started
Visit the Center for Careers, Life, and Service for more detailed information, but here are a couple of useful tools and guides (compiled from the CLS website and Grinnell sociology professors) to get you started:
- Career Development Guide: Resume samples, interview strategies, networking advice, and career planning worksheets.
- Graduate and Professional School Guide 2010: Information on how to begin preparing for your post-Grinnell education
- Post-Graduate Service Options: Information on programs such as GrinnellCorps, Teach for America, AmeriCorps, etc. from Grinnell's Center for Careers, Life, and Service
Sociology-Specific Career Resources
- ASA: Research Brief — Sociology Major Career Paths (PDF)
- College Board's Sociology Major Profile for Career Possibilities