Recruitment blog idea!

[carnation]

Why would you need a separate blog or video about recruitment for people who need a stoma? If she needs advice on concealing it, she has probably already seen it in material relating to her condition. I can't figure out why she would be wearing tight clothing in a winter rush anyway.

[AnchorsDGAway]

Originally Posted by carnation

Why would you need a separate blog or video about recruitment for people who need a stoma? If she needs advice on concealing it, she has probably already seen it in material relating to her condition. I can't figure out why she would be wearing tight clothing in a winter rush anyway.

It would be a blog post. I’m just taking the experience of my sister because I’ve been shopping with her and there’s nothing in the “material” that really gives you any advice. She can’t wear baggy sweaters and sweatpants everyday and wearing clothes that fit or have a tighter than usual fit so they aren’t falling off is important.

Thanks.

[navane]

Well, it doesn't (shouldn't?) cost anything to start up a blog, right? So, if you think you see a need, go ahead and give your blog a try!

I agree with carnation that focusing on very rare circumstances, such as having a stoma, would net a very low readership. The chances of having a reader who falls into this category is extremely slim. However, the concept of including a PNM audience generally grouped as "women with additional considerations" (medical device, wheelchair, crutches, severe acne, etc) could make them feel included and be a viable topic for a blog post.

The other ideas for including different body types, ethnicities and locations (ie. winter wear for a northeast spring recruitment) could be helpful too. I've been out of the game for a very long time, but a lot of the blogs I've run across seem to be of the blond, Lilly-wearing, Southern girl type.

Again, the blog could be worth a try - your readers are the ones who will ultimately decide if it's a winner or not!

[andthen]

I agree why not go for it. I think its commendable to try and look at things from the viewpoint of those who might not fit the "typical sorority profile" each campus is different as well as far as culture and competitiveness as many who have posted their recruitment stories here can attest to.

But even still having a place where you are addressing these issues that might not be super common and having a space for readers to get some ideas on how to put their best foot forward might be a welcome addition.

One other thought to consider is if you know other members of GLOs who have found their home and might have medical considerations, or from a different racial/ethnic background perhaps see if they might be open to share their ideas on your blog (i.e. as a guest blogger). Since sometimes advice might come easier from someone who has been there and managed to get through and be successful.

[navane]

Originally Posted by andthen

One other thought to consider is if you know other members of GLOs who have found their home and might have medical considerations, or from a different racial/ethnic background perhaps see if they might be open to share their ideas on your blog (i.e. as a guest blogger). Since sometimes advice might come easier from someone who has been there and managed to get through and be successful.

Good point. I don't know the OP's race or ethnicity; but, I was thinking earlier that it might be a little problematic to have someone from one ethnicity giving hair and make-up pointers to people from another.

[Titchou]

Originally Posted by navane

Good point. I don't know the OP's race or ethnicity; but, I was thinking earlier that it might be a little problematic to have someone from one ethnicity giving hair and make-up pointers to people from another.

OP's statement:\ "I’m white, thin, and blonde, there were thousands of makeup tutorials, rush videos, and blog posts that fit my demographic but none that really fit everyone’s demographic. "

[navane]

Originally Posted by Titchou

OP's statement:\ "I’m white, thin, and blonde, there were thousands of makeup tutorials, rush videos, and blog posts that fit my demographic but none that really fit everyone’s demographic. "

Oops! I missed that. So, even more reason to not tell a woman from another race or ethnicity how she should do her make-up. andthen's idea to have a "guest" on the blog post is one way to address that.