ShikshaTopQuestions-Humanities & Social sciences

Expert in the field of Sociology are called sociologists. Many sociologists aim to conduct research that may be applied directly to social policy and welfare, while others focus primarily on refining the theoretical understanding of social processes. Sociology is a niche filed and its graduates/ postgraduates have opportunities in following fields: (a) Education industry as teacher and administrative staff (b) Community development organisations as support staff (c) Work with International aid, development and organizations and NGOs (d) Social Scientist and researcher (e) Support staff in Social policy formulation in Government and International org. (f) Social and Political worker (g) HR executive after further educational specialisation.

(a) Language teaching at primary school (b) BPO/KPO as Customer Service Representative (c) Front Desk jobs in various services industries (d) Translator if student knows multiple language (e) Trainer (f) Freelance writing (g) Technical writer (h) Blog writer or Journalism (I) PR or Advertisement (j) Clerical Services in various type of organisation (k) Government job including Civil Services where eligibility criteria is graduation degree (l) Defence services and Paramilitary forces in non-technical arms (m) PO or clerical services in banks (n) Library expert (o) Research assistant to law, account or other independent professionals (p) Sales & Marketing professional (q) Film, Drama and Arts (r) Management/ Supervision in various kind of industries, etc.

There are large disparities in various sectors of the society. India has a very large number of NGS working in various field to overcome social challenges. Social workers help people solve social, financial, and health problems. With government regulation on Corporate Social Responsibility, there is a large number of career opportunities for MSW graduates. Social workers MSW graduates) take on jobs in broadly following three sectors. (a)NGOs I. e. Non-Governmental Organizations wherein they work in the fields of childcare, healthcare, women, literacy, environment and AIDS. (b)Multilateral organizations such as involved actively in fieldwork, policymaking, managing objectives on an international scale across countries. (c)In the corporate sector, as management involved in Corporate Social Responsibility where they get involved in welfare issues like water harvesting, schools and computer education in and around the company factories or campus.

The core courses in an MBA programme cover various areas of business such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, and operations in a manner most relevant to management analysis and strategy. Most programs also include elective courses. Eligibility criteria for seeking admission in majority of B-Schools for MBA/ PGDM is that candidate must be a graduate with minimum 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in any discipline from a University recognised by Association of Indian Universities / AICTE/ UGC etc. Candidates appearing final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for MBA/ PGDM programs provided they complete all formalities of the examinations before June July in year in which candidate is planning to take admission. MBA after B.A. Is a excellent career growth choice. Candidate with MBA from prestigious B-Schools have similar career growth opportunities as of Engineers and other graduates.

The need of students and learning participants are constantly changing. Therefore, in order to succeed as Humanities faculty, candidates require following competencies: (a) Core competency in area of specialisation in Humanities (b) Self Learning (c) Continuous Personal Development (d) Teaching skills (e) Effective Communication (f) Critical Thinking (g) Quantitative Reasoning (h) Scientific Reasoning (I) Information Technology Literacy (j) Understanding Social structure and responsible social character (k) Self belief
These competencies can be developed by self-learning, participating in college and university level leadership building programs, working as student assistant to teachers, joining NGOs working in the field of education etc.

Different languages are spoken in different nations, therefore there is a requirement of professionals who can help in communication among different people speaking different languages. Foreign language specialists, interpreters and translators are required in organizations dealing in foreign trade, foreign high commissions and embassies, travel & tourism industry, entertainment, tourism, public relation, international organizations and media etc. Career opportunities for foreign language specialists are increasing in India and abroad. Foreign language specialist can work as a teacher, freelancer, technical writer and interpreter or as a translator.

It may promote social change, development, cohesion, and empowerment. Underpinned by theories of social sciences, and guided by principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility, and respect for diversities, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance well-being. A practicing professional with a degree in social work is called a social worker. There are good opportunities for Social workers in Government sector. Public Sector Banks, Public Sector Units, Semi Government bodies etc. Have lot of opening in their CSR department for BSW and MSW graduates. In addition, these social workers have opening in both state and central government social development ministries such as HRD, Women Welfare and Child Care, Health, Environment etc.

Graduates following kind of jobs to utilize their core strength and skills: (a) HR Professional, such as human resource planning, recruitment, hiring of employees, training & development of employees, compensation, appraisal management, career planning, employee welfare, organisation development etc. (b) Trainer: particular voice and accent trainers, soft skills, leadership skills etc. (c) Administrative and clerical support services/ staff. (d) Language specialists, interpreters and translators. (d) Public Relation and corporate Communication. (e) Technical writer to support technical staff in creation of documentations for product and services. (f) Legal services.