Bethany Kopsa Williamson (MA, 2013) is a Human Resource Coordinator at GROUND Engineering, which is based in Denver, Colorado. While she reports that “this is not at all where I saw myself going, now that I’m here, I love it.” She explains that the ‘people aspect’ of her work keeps it really interesting. “Going into human resources with a background in Sociology has been wonderful. Human Resources encompass so many different social aspects. Anytime you work closely with people, balancing both personal and work related issues that directly impact their lives and livelihood, you can expect to have an exciting career.” She also reports that her statistics background gave her important skills. She frequently collects data for her employer and uses statistics to identify and enhance the most important areas of the HR department. She encourages sociology majors to consider careers in HR. In any company or organization, human capital is crucial. She has come to love the ups and downs, daily challenges and interactions presented in the HR field!
