This perspective is typically narrower and more individualistic than that offered by sociologists. In any consultation which involves change a broad perspective is essential if it is to be successful. Rod's success in consultative work translates well in financial terms. This includes work such as interviews, research design, data collection and analyses, and recommendation reports. His passion is still for students and he offers this advice.
Sociology is a core skills discipline.
Therefore, it is applicable in a variety of work settings. These skills also prepare you for advanced degrees in a variety of other disciplines. What is required is an aggressive posture on the part of the discipline. We must not, as a discipline, wait for the world to come to us, we must be aggressive in telling our story. And that story, in Rod's experience is that, if well done, sociology has a real contribution to make.