Sorority Recruitment: Conversation Tips

It’s almost fall already, which means it’s almost sorority recruitment season! How exciting is that? We’ve been rehearsing recruitment week a thousand times during this week and that reminded me about the time I went through sorority recruitment. And let me tell you something: I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. Which kind of made the whole experience a bit more overwhelming. And one of the parts that can make the entire recruitment process overwhelming and awkward for some, is the conversation part. One of my biggest fears while going through recruitment was not having a conversation topic and sitting there in awkward silence. Which is why, I’ve compiled a list of questions recruiters might ask you and a couple conversation tips to make the conversation more fun and the process less stressful & overwhelming!

Tips

A conversation is between 2 or more people

Yes, I know this is super obvious (unless you talk to yourself), but I think that’s something girls tend to forget. Some just feel really overwhelmed because they think they have to talk all the time. And that isn’t true, the sorority member you’re matched with will ask you questions and talk to you, too. It isn’t like you have to give a presentation about yourself.

Don’t be nervous

This is easier said than done, but let’s be real, when you’re nervous everything seems to be worse than it really is. So, just try to relax and be as communicative as you can be. Just breathe in, breathe out and don’t pressure yourself. You’ll notice every conversation flows better when you’re relaxed.

Take it as a job interview

During recruitment, sororities are looking for new sisters and also girls that can represent all of their values and what their letters stand for. Which is why going through sorority recruitment is like applying for a job, you want to highlight every positive aspect of yourself. Are you involved on campus? Mention that. Do you enjoy volunteering? Mention that, too. Are you fun? outgoing? genuine? Yup, you should mention that as well. Show that you can represent their values and that you’re the right person to show people what their sorority stands for. Why should they chose you among thousand of other girls?

Be yourself

Yes, I know this is super cliche, but it is so true. Just be yourself. For example, if the sorority girl says that she likes something and you don’t. You don’t have to say that you like that too just because she does. Besides, sometimes it can be obvious when you’re just trying really hard for someone to like you. The key to finding your fit is being yourself. That way you’ll find a sorority where you don’t have to fake or try too hard and you’ll find sisters who accept you just like you are and who you’ll fell comfortable with.

Make a conversation out of everything you can

If you want to avoid that awkward silence, try to make a conversation out of everything you can. Also, make your answers long. For example, if she asks you what your major is. Tell her your major and why you chose it. Also, ask her what her major is and why she chose it. And try to make a conversation out of that.

Make them remember you

Being on the other side of recruitment, as s member who’s recruiting it is very exhausting for us too! Probably even worse than for you. We have to practice and be ready before you even get there and we stay up hours after you leave… We also ask about a thousand times: what’s your name? What’s your major?We hear so many names and majors, so make that person remember you. Make your conversation funny and interesting, and less routinely.

If you’re interested, show it. Do you like something? Say it.

This is one of the most important conversation tips. If you want to get a bid from a sorority you have to show interest. I know this is a bit obvious, but it can be something people forget to do. Just say it when you like something, show that you’re interested. Another great way of showing interest is asking questions. Here are a couple questions you could ask:

Which organizations do you support? What are the philanthropy events?

What’s living at the house like?
How are the sisterhood events? How often are they?
Will I have to apply to leadership positions?

Do you have a live-in requirement?
Why did you joined a sorority?
How was your recruitment experience like?

Questions they might ask you

These are just some generic questions that are often asked during sorority recruitment. So, you might hear this questions during recruitment. Also, remember to give long answers and to ask back.