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Old 04-20-2008, 05:59 PM   #1
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Inappropriate for resume?
I'm currently pledging for a "professional business fraternity" and probably going to be an active member..

Should I bother putting this on my resume? I feel like the world "fraternity" has a negative connotation to it. But on the other hand, I will probably have some leadership experience/title..
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Old 04-20-2008, 07:11 PM   #2
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yes put it in
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Old 04-20-2008, 08:31 PM   #3
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Definitely put it in. There are good networks of alumni from all fraternities (professional or social) that can help you out, and if you have something in common with a recruiter, that can be a plus.
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Old 04-20-2008, 10:34 PM   #4
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Yes, put it in. DSP (I'm assuming) is prestigious. It will give you something to talk about as well.

Even if it's AKPsi, I guess people know it's more for parties, but I guess you can just explain that it provided you with a social life.
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Old 04-20-2008, 11:54 PM   #5
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Why does fraternity have a negative connotation to it?
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Old 04-21-2008, 10:34 AM   #6
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Even if it's AKPsi, I guess people know it's more for parties, but I guess you can just explain that it provided you with a social life.
I know some schools where's it the opposite... AKPsi also has a larger alumni base than DSP.
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Old 04-21-2008, 01:51 PM   #7
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join a real fraternity
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Old 04-21-2008, 02:26 PM   #8
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join a real fraternity
I'd say that 60% or so of my business fraternity's chapter is also in a social fraternity or sorority. They're not exclusive.
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Old 04-21-2008, 02:49 PM   #9
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Boelterhall:

It's actually PGN, the new one that was just founded in the fall. I'm currently agonizing over whether the benefits of joining this outweigh the costs...
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