'T-shirt Chair' on Resume

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by 33girl

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[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

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[NutBrnHair]

My opinion on the original topic... No, I would not list T-shirt Chair on a resume.

Did I include my leadership positions in Chi Omega on my resume? Most definitely. I am extremely proud of the organization and what I learned as a leader. The jobs I've held have been in the South and the Midwest, but the listing of Chi Omega always produced a positive connection for the person with whom I was interviewing. I remember the National CEO of the Arthritis Foundation proudly telling me his daughter was a Chi Omega!

It does surprise me that members of Greek Chat -- who care so much about the Greek experience that they participate frequently in this online community -- would not include their Greek affiliation on their resume.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

My opinion on the original topic... No, I would not list T-shirt Chair on a resume.

Did I include my leadership positions in Chi Omega on my resume? Most definitely. I am extremely proud of the organization and what I learned as a leader. The jobs I've held have been in the South and the Midwest, but the listing of Chi Omega always produced a positive connection for the person with whom I was interviewing. I remember the National CEO of the Arthritis Foundation proudly telling me his daughter was a Chi Omega!

It does surprise me that members of Greek Chat -- who care so much about the Greek experience that they participate frequently in this online community -- would not include their Greek affiliation on their resume.

Personally, it's not a matter of pride or anything like that. I'm proud of my affiliation, and I think my Kappa Sig experience has been great (not to mention, my best friends today I met through Kappa Sig).

That said, I just have very little Kappa Sig stuff on my resume. It's not a fear thing, and it hasn't hurt me in interviews.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

I remember the National CEO of the Arthritis Foundation proudly telling me his daughter was a Chi Omega!

That's wonderful. He could have just as easily disliked fraternities and sororities and not wanted to be bothered with someone who boasts about "that stuff."

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

It does surprise me that members of Greek Chat -- who care so much about the Greek experience that they participate frequently in this online community -- would not include their Greek affiliation on their resume.

I see nothing surprising about it. One of life's lessons is understanding how to market yourself. I tend to advise collegiate and alumnae Sorors to keep Delta off of their resume` unless they held/hold positions or participated/participate in programs that pertain to skills/careers/occupations/jobs; or were given an honor or award from/through Delta. I have more than one resume` and never had Delta on either of them because I know that Delta and Greekdom tend not to resonate with my target audience.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

Personally, it's not a matter of pride or anything like that. I'm proud of my affiliation, and I think my Kappa Sig experience has been great (not to mention, my best friends today I met through Kappa Sig).

That said, I just have very little Kappa Sig stuff on my resume. It's not a fear thing, and it hasn't hurt me in interviews.

You'll never know how many connections you've missed out on.

I think you said you live in the Northeast, so I know it's a different story on how popular Greek life is there and how it's viewed. Luckily, I've never lived in that region of the country and have been able to list with pride my involvement in Chi Omega.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

You'll never know how many connections you've missed out on.

I think you said you live in the Northeast, so I know it's a different story on how popular Greek life is there and how it's viewed. Luckily, I've never lived in that region of the country and have been able to list with pride my involvement in Chi Omega.

If I put Phi Mu on my resume, it would mean leaving something else off. Believe me, I have much more important use for that space.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

If I put Phi Mu on my resume, it would mean leaving something else off. Believe me, I have much more important use for that space.

Wow. How lucky Phi Mu is to have you as a member.