Resume for Reccomendations?

[pagie14]

I have a relative who was heavily involved with Greek life and therefore knows people who are able to write recommendations for me, and she said all I need to send her is my resume and a photo. However, what kind of resume would I write for this? I would assume not the same one that I would use for a job or something, but what type of things should I include? Let me know and thanks so much!

[FSUZeta]

You are correct-you want to write a social resume. Name, address, parents names, HS name, graduation year, class rank, GPA, then list school organizations you were a member of along with the years participated, leadership positions you held, honors and awards received, volunteer/charitable activities, and hobbies and interests ( if you want to).

You might be able to google "social resume" to see how to format.

[pagie14]

FSUZeta: Thanks so much! I just looked it up online, and I noticed a section that says Greek affiliations. Should I leave this off? I don't have very many, so I'm not sure if it's beneficial to include or not.

[FSUZeta]

It's up to you. That is a question asked on many recommendation forms, and I forgot to mention it (thanks for catching that).

Listing your affiliations can be a plus or a minus. On the one hand, it can demonstrate that you and your family understand the obligation and appreciate the privilege that sorority membership entails. It might get you a second look if you are a direct legacy. On the other hand, chapters that you do not have a direct legacy to might be hesitant to spend an invitation on you if you have strong ties to one or more sororities on campus.

[sissyintexas]

http://www.seekingthesouthblog.com/2...-sorority.html

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by FSUZeta

You are correct-you want to write a social resume. Name, address, parents names, HS name, graduation year, class rank, GPA, then list school organizations you were a member of along with the years participated, leadership positions you held, honors and awards received, volunteer/charitable activities, and hobbies and interests ( if you want to).

You might be able to google "social resume" to see how to format.

Also, include whether or not the high school GPA is weighted, ACT/SAT scores, and both your email address or phone number. Most sorority alumnae will not write a rec without speaking with you first.

Also, know why you wish to join a sorority. It will come up in conversation, both before and during Recruitment.

[FSUZeta]

Thanks Panhellenic sisters!