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Originally Posted by amIblue?
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If I were to advise a recent college grad on writing a resume, I would not advise them to go crazy with the GLO-oriented activities. Not because some HR clerk may have a grudge against XYZ or Greeks in general, but because heavy focus on any one aspect when you're starting out causes a candidate to appear less well-rounded.
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I advise new grads to include the
activity that gave them the
experience, but simply to say "chapter of a national sorority". No sense losing a chance over something you can control - even if it is only remotely possible. It's not the sorority (or fraternity) the employer is looking for - usually - it's the experience. If the interviewer is interested, s/he'll ask which organization.
I include some DG activities on my resume, for certain positions, because some of my alumnae activities are demonstrative of my skills, not because they're DG. It doesn't matter whether activities are paid or not; the experience is defined by the extent, scope, and breadth of the activity. If an activity clearly demonstrates a level of responsibility, a leadership capacity, a collaborative nature, or whatever, that is of value to the employer, include it.