Getting Ready for Sorority Recruitment

Once you’ve consulted with your Panhellenic leaders, follow these basic tips, and you will look and feel your best each day of sorority recruitment.

Recruitment Wear “Don’ts”

DON’T wear anything ripped, torn, worn out or inappropriately faded (faded jeans might be OK, but a washed out t-shirt is not).  Holey jeans, frayed hems, missing belt loops, pilled sweaters – repair or reconsider, ahead of time.

DON’T wear anything that doesn’t fit properly – if it’s too tight, you run the risk of looking tacky, or splitting a seam trying to sit down (sounds like a no-brainer, but I’ve seen it happen).  Things that are too big will leave you pulling and tugging and adjusting all day, and can look sloppy, no matter how well-cared for the clothing. Read the rest of this entry »

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“Dressy casual.”

“Business casual.”

“Interview attire.”

“Semi-formal.”

All of these terms have been used to describe what potential new members should wear during sorority recruitment.  Usually, these phrases only create MORE questions.  It’s enough to make your head spin!

Your Panhellenic officers will provide you with guidance for each day of recruitment.  If those guidelines aren’t clear, ask questions.  Even then, one person’s “casual” can translate into another person’s “sloppy.”  What looks “dressy” to someone can seem “overdone” to others.

Head still spinning?  Let’s steady your head and polish your look with some simple tips.  Follow these basic do’s and don’ts, and you will look and feel your best each day of recruitment. Read the rest of this entry »

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(Tacoma, WA.) Lauren McHugh joins the SureSister.com Ambassador team with broad experience in Panhellenic management including Panhellenic President at the University of New Hampshire and current Panhellenic Council Co-Advisor at Ball State University.  Lauren also served her collegiate chapter of Alpha Xi Delta Women’s Fraternity as Panhellenic Delegate and Recruitment Assistant. Read the rest of this entry »

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Guess what?   I have a brand new friend!

There are two points to this story that are relevant to you.  First, finding one small but meaningful commonality with someone can lead you to a treasure trove of other wonderful connections.  Second, people who make fun of your name are doing the right thing.

My new friend’s name is Sunday.  Yes, Sunday is her real name.   Yes, she was born on a Sunday.  No, she doesn’t have a sibling named Saturday.  These are the top three questions people ask when a person declares she has a name like “Sunday.”  How do I know?  Because it’s my name too. Read the rest of this entry »

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Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation when you realize you have to wrap up – and fast?  But you have yet to make your point? If you could be speaking to a busy, influential person, learning how to be succinct while telling a story is a smart step. Here are three tips that can help you shorten your story while maintaining your desired impact.

1. Be lean. Say as much as you can in as few words as you can.  Read the rest of this entry »

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How do you persuade someone to appreciate your fabulousness?  One of the strongest basic tenets of persuasive communications is evidence.  Provide your listener with evidence of your thesis, position, or brand.  When you meet sorority members during the recruitment process, will you flat out announce the three legs of your special brand?

“Hi, my name is Brit.  First, I’m a skilled varsity athlete.  Second, I’m a National Merit Scholar.  Third, I plan to become a pediatric anesthesiologist.”

Is that normal, friendly conversation?  Would this persuade others that Brit is special?  Self-absorbed?  Even if these three things about Brit are both true and pertinent, is there a better way Brit could convince a sorority member she is a good candidate for a sorority? Read the rest of this entry »

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The party I attended on New Year’s Eve was, in retrospect, not too different from a sorority recruitment event.  I met a new person every five minutes or so.  And I subconsciously (habitually?) used much of what I knew from being a sorority member to get to know them.

So let me tell you how this worked for me at the New Year’s Eve party.

I met at least 15 new people at this house party, which was roughly 2,300 miles away from my home.  Did we have a lot in common, me and these strangers?  Not much more than the fact that we were all together in one house.  At least during sorority recruitment you are talking with people in your same age group and gender. This was a broad variety of people. But I quickly found commonalities with most people I met there.  Read the rest of this entry »

In this full-length article, you will learn why positioning is important when you must stand out from the crowd.  Then you will choose your special “brand.”

Lady Gaga.  Oprah Winfrey.  Taylor Swift.  Reese Witherspoon. What do these four women have in common?  They all have a particular “brand” that they promote to enhance their position in their market.  Why do they do this?  Because being branded means being memorable.  To stand out from the crowd, you must be more memorable than the others in your category. Read the rest of this entry »

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“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.“ – Eleanor Roosevelt

Q. Why do women who have sisters in sororities tend to have the best luck during sorority recruitment?

A. Because that sister took the time to walk them through the details and advice they truly needed to make a favorable impression.

Designed for prospective new members of collegiate sororities, the SureSister PETAL System™ can help anyone who lacks that big sister with sorority experience, but wants to do well during recruitment.  If you want to become a sophisticated candidate using your existing skills, strengths, and experiences, stop here and take a look. Read the rest of this entry »

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“I always talk really fast when I get nervous. I can’t help myself!”  – Lola P.

Everyone has a favorite conversational crutch that appears when she is nervous.  It’s natural.  Do you know what you sound like when you are nervous?  What habit do you fall back upon when you feel like you are in the hot seat?  Does it jeopardize your attempt at a good impression? 

If you could, would you eliminate this habit and appear self-confident during sorority recruitment?

Three common nervous habits are filling, interrupting, and overtalking.  Let’s take a look at how these habits arise in sorority recruitment conversation and how you can work to eliminate them. Read the rest of this entry »

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