Who is a sociologist and what do they do? The sociologist searches for causes and patterns of people’s behaviour in groups and societies.
What are the activities of the sociologist job? His/her work is used in opinion polls, in determining optimum working conditions in various companies, in education, human resources, advertising and in election campaigns. Researches and studies how groups and societies develop, are structured, and interrelate and identifies social patterns and interrelationships.
Where is it done and under what conditions? In research institutes and universities, on site, or in offices and academic premises.
What tools/equipment do they use? Academic libraries, field studies, tape recorders, computers and information technology, books, etc.
What do you need to succeed? You need a university education, systematic approach to work, common sense, good communication skills.