Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae shares her view on sorority life and job interviews
Monday, January 14, 2008
Liz Handlin, alumnae of Kappa Alpha Theta, shares her view on the sorority rushing process, its similarities with job hunting, and what people can do in both to win the game.
Sorority rush at big schools is an interesting process and as I was watching the proceedings it occurred to me that interviewees and interviewers in corporate America could learn a lot from sorority rush.
Potential new sorority members who enter the house smiling, happy, and poised have a better chance of impressing actives than those who look scared, unhappy, or unsure of themselves. It seemed pretty obvious from my vantage point which of the rushees would have a good shot at being invited back for a second party. I could be wrong about some of the girls of course...some of the girls who were quiet or less enthusiastic may have gotten a call back. However, generally speaking, no one likes to be around a sourpuss or someone who doesn't seem confident.
I was a hiring manager for many years and I can say with certainty that candidates who are friendly, polite, and confident have a better chance of getting a job than those who aren't. When interviewing for anything put your insecurities (we all have them!) aside and put forth a confident and happy persona. It will work wonders.
Labels: college, greek life, sorority, work
