Advice for a first timer on the Sorority Side

[DrPhil]

Non-snarky question: Do NPC-NIC sororities and fraternities do recruitment training?

NPHC sororities and fraternities do some form of membership intake and "how to interact with aspirants and applicants" training. If an NPHCer came here asking such a question I would raise my eyebrow and ask why that person (or that chapter) was coming to Greekchat.

[prettyv]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Non-snarky question: Do NPC-NIC sororities and fraternities do recruitment training?

NPHC sororities and fraternities do some form of membership intake and "how to interact with aspirants and applicants" training. If an NPHCer came here asking such a question I would raise my eyebrow and ask why that person (or that chapter) was coming to Greekchat.

I've never heard of a chapter not having some kind of workshop. In their defense, it can be difficult going from a good recruiter to a great recruiter. I hope that's what these ladies are after, unfortunately I don't think it's anything that can be taught.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Non-snarky question: Do NPC-NIC sororities and fraternities do recruitment training?

NPHC sororities and fraternities do some form of membership intake and "how to interact with aspirants and applicants" training. If an NPHCer came here asking such a question I would raise my eyebrow and ask why that person (or that chapter) was coming to Greekchat.

We did, but what it all boils down to is how good are you at talking to people that you don't know. Some people are just never going to be super comfortable with that no matter how much training they have.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by amIblue?

We did, but what it all boils down to is how good are you at talking to people that you don't know. Some people are just never going to be super comfortable with that no matter how much training they have.

Yes, so what would Greekchat have to offer that other resources and figuring it out as you go along would not? You get some training, you win some, you lose some, you have awkward and stupid moments and learn from them...such is life.

[WCsweet<3]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Yes, so what would Greekchat have to offer that other resources and figuring it out as you go along would not? You get some training, you win some, you lose some, you have awkward and stupid moments and learn from them...such is life.

That probably best describes recruitment. No matter how prepared you are or how natural you are at talking to strangers, you will have a few PNMs that are awkward or simply do not click with. Know that if you struggle with one PNM, recruitment isn't over and you can learn from that experience and use it with the next one.
Some of the best conversations I've had were talking about classes. Ask what their favorite class is/was if you have deferred recruitment, which it sounds like you do. This way you have a direct way to ask if it is a major class or potentially see how important academics are to them. Also you may get a great story out of it.

[FleurGirl]

Originally Posted by WCsweet<3

That probably best describes recruitment. No matter how prepared you are or how natural you are at talking to strangers, you will have a few PNMs that are awkward or simply do not click with. Know that if you struggle with one PNM, recruitment isn't over and you can learn from that experience and use it with the next one.

That's an important thing to remember too! I've had some girls that I just didn't click with at all, and no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't make interesting conversation with them. Don't blame yourself for it! Maybe you guys just didn't hit the right topic, maybe she's tired, cold, bored, etc. There are definitely bad conversations during anyone's recruitment; the important thing is to be able to move on and not let it get you down.

[amIblue?]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Yes, so what would Greekchat have to offer that other resources and figuring it out as you go along would not? You get some training, you win some, you lose some, you have awkward and stupid moments and learn from them...such is life.

What GC has to offer is an additional outlet for "OMG I am sooooo nervous about recruitment."