Sorority life is so much than what is portrayed in the film industry. I’m excited to share the benefits of joining a sorority that lasts way beyond college years. Sororities provide a sense of community, fun events, and teaches members the skills they can use for the rest of their lives. Here are 7 career benefits of joining a sorority:
Networking within the Sorority
One of the biggest benefits of joining a sorority is your sisters help you gain connections. These connections are especially helpful for potential career fields and obtaining job interests. As a member of a sorority, your sisters can help connect you to the people they know and help provide you with opportunities outside of the sorority.
One great example of this was this year I worked for an attorney while having another job. During the semester my schedule became very busy. I had to let go of my job with the attorney. However, before I left I found a replacement. Luckily, one of my sorority sisters was a pre-law and she was very interested in the position. The job provided her with lots of valuable experience to prepare her for her future career in law.
Networking Through Alums
The benefits of joining a sorority extend even after members graduate from college. Alumna can also help connect members to internship and career opportunities through the people they know. These connections help current members gain experience in the career fields they are interested in. These connections can also help graduated members obtain jobs and careers in their majors.
Most sororities offer alum chapters for the members who graduate. Alums can stay connected to the sisters they graduated with, those that graduated before them, and the current members in the chapter.
Building Your Resume
On top of providing members with an amazing network, sorority life can also help build their resumes. As a member, you are offered many valuable experiences through events and positions in the sorority. These experiences can be used for job and internship applications.
For example, this last year when putting together my resume for summer internships I was able to use the marketing experienced I gain through my sorority. Each year during our philanthropy events, my sorority advertised its fundraisers. We market through social media, flyers, games, hosting competitions on campus, and by personally talking to students. Members are required to participate in this marketing campaign.
Developing Leadership Skills
In a sorority, there are numerous opportunities to hold positions. There are two types of positions: appointed and elected. The elected positions include the president of the chapter and the executive officers. The executive officers are the head of various departments.
For example, my sorority’s departments include public relations, education, finances, panhellenic affairs, and membership. All of the appointed positions are categorized in these departments. There are so many to choose from and they vary from chapter to chapter. The appointed positions have fewer responsibilities and are great stepping stones for the elected positions which hold a lot more responsibilities.
These positions are great for developing leadership skills as well as teamwork skills and communication skills. All of these skills are needed to become a great leader. In addition, all of these skills are transferable to many aspects of the member’s lives, especially life after college.
Teaches Responsibility
All of these positions teach members how to be responsible for their jobs. For example, my position in my sorority is the Family Day Chairwoman. I plan three events, Family Day in during the spring semester. Then I plan Mom’s Day and Dad’s Day during the fall semester.
My responsibilities for my position include organizing and planning these events. I plan a theme for decorations and t-shirts, buy food, and plan activities for members and their families to enjoy during the event. In addition, I keep track of my budget for my events, and I coordination with different positions for different aspects of the events.
Learning Time Management
Other benefits of joining a sorority are that it teaches members time management skills. On top of juggling classes, course work, and jobs, members are required to attend events and meetings for the sorority. If a member has a position they must also be able to make time for their responsibilities.
These time management skills can be utilized for the rest of a member’s life, especially when it comes to managing time for tasks and projects in their career fields. In addition after college will they have to make time for family, work, and many other things as adults.
Teaches Financial Responsibilities
Lastly, joining a sorority teaches members financial responsibilities. As a member of a sorority, you have to pay dues each semester. In addition, if a member is elected or appointed to a position, they are usually given a budget. Officers are expected to track their budgets each semester. They also must notify the financial chairwomen of all the expenses they have made and why they were made.
The skill of financial responsibility can be utilized in both the personal and business aspects of the member’s lives. It is great to have mastered before graduating from college. Luckily, joining a sorority can help with that.
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About the Author
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am Loren’s intern for this summer. I’m focusing on bringing you great tips on social media and informative blog content! I am majoring in integrated marketing communications with a minor in graphic design at Wichita State University. To learn more about me visit the Meet Rebecca page.
