RECRUITMENT HANDBOOK FOR 2014-

2015

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Table of Contents1. Note from me! 2. Importance of Recruitment 3. Important Dates4. PACE

guidelinesinternship pace-ingPolyvore of cute PACE inspirationEnd of summer PACE contestMakeup tips and tricks

5. Elevator pitchWorksheet from workshop, examples of excellent Elevator pitches

6. Clap 5 review7. Conversation Tips/Tricks

Nonverbal Preference - know your story and be able to tell your story

8. Recruitment 2015 Rules and Dress code for Formal Recruitment9. Summer Social Challeng10. Recruiting in your hometown (or summer internship location)

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To my lovely sisters!

First off, I hope you are all having an amazing summer full of great stories and (hopefully) some incredible pace-ing. I miss everyone like crazy and cannot wait to catch up in the fall! I realize that recruitment is probably one of the last things on your mind at the moment, but I’ve been working hard this summer so that I could get this info to you the first week of July!

In this handbook, you’ll find a lot of awesome PACE inspiration, tips and tricks for everything from conversations to hair and makeup, refreshers of past workshops, some PACE contests, and finally our dress code for recruitment (so long as Panhel has no issues with it!)

Please read through this carefully, contact me with any and all questions, and get excited for an incredible semester! With a new sorority coming to campus, we have to be the best recruiters that ever were, and I have all the faith that we will do amazingly!

Also, I am looking for a recruitment All Stars Dream Team to be my go-to group when I need recruiters for informal, tabling, etc. as well as to help me lead things during polish week and to be bump group captains in the spring! If you are interested, please let me know!

Finally, keep your eyes open for a google doc later this week to share any and all PNM recommendations. Feel free to recommend girls even if we have contacted them before, as I want to make sure we are reaching out to plenty of potential new members!

Love you all! [Redacted], VP Recruitment 2014

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Importance of Recruitment Outside of the usual “recruitment is the lifeblood of our organization argument” is that recruitment leads to all of the amazing things that we love. The more amazing sisters we have, the more we are able to do in terms of philanthropy, the better bonds we will form, and the more fun we’ll have! It is important for us to be strong recruiters because we are a values based organization, and we want to make sure every PNM wants to be an Alpha Chi, so that we can choose the best fits for our organization. Nothing is more heartbreaking than an amazing girl who is by nature an Alpha Chi choosing another chapter because we did not put enough effort into recruiting her.

The Football Analogy: Just like a football team needs to practice before they can play a game, we need to practice recruiting and develop the skills involved in recruiting before we can start talking to PNMs. When we practice for recruitment, we are just like a football team getting ready for the big game on Saturday. We pour our hearts into going through the routines, memorizing the plays, synchronizing with our teammates. When Game Day (Recruitment) comes, we are a goal oriented team who is determined to win. We put on our neatly pressed, perfectly starched uniforms, lace up brand new cleats, and head onto the field. As a fan, when you watch a football team enter the stadium, you expect those clean uniforms and a team that looks like a team. If a football team entered the stadium wearing mismatched, dirty, torn uniforms, you would expect very little of them, and the team would not have the same confidence as a team that looks prepared. That is why we have recruitment outfits - we are part of the same team and need to look the part.

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IMPORTANT DATES*August 30 - Greek BBQ*September 10-26- COB October 19 - Dress Checks 1October 19 - TablingNovember 15 - MRC trainingNovember 22 - Dress Checks 2 November 23 - TablingJanuary 17-19 - Polish Weekend******January 29-February 3 - Recruitment Note, events listed with an asterisk * are tentative - the dates are there as an informal FYI, and more information along with concrete dates will be passed along once it is made available to me. Beyond that, we will be having one workshop a month (Sept, Oct, Nov, and Dec), with dates TBD. Our final round of dress checks will be the first weekend in December. I will be posting these dates the first week of classes, so just remember to look out for those!

2. PACE!

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Guidelines: Pace: Promote Alpha Chi Everyday (being strategic, repping, creating a brand every day!) When you PACE, you are a walking advertisement of Alpha Chi Omega. You should be promoting the best parts of AXO anytime you are wearing letters (our strong sisterhood, our intelligence, our kindness, our genuine nature, etc.) The idea behind PACE is that you are the best version of who you are, not through image alone, but through preparation and confidence for every aspect of your day. You chose to be a part of our brand (AXO), and we chose you to represent our chapter when we offered you a bid to our sisterhood. With the choice of joining AXO comes responsibility and expectation. You have the responsibility to live and love the brand of AXO Theta Psi, and your sisters expect this from you.

How does this translate to your pre-pace behavior?-Preparation: When you wake up in the morning, before you put on letters, ask yourself, Am I ready for the day? Do you have your homework done, are you ready to engage and participate in class, are you ready to tackle a new project at work, did you study for your exam? All of these things are equally important as doing your hair and makeup.-Take time in the mornings to do your hair and makeup, as well as iron your clothes and organize yourself before you start your day. (If you don’t have time to get ready, don’t PACE. You can always go home mid-day, freshen up, and change into letters when you are confident). -Confidence: You should always be proud to be an AXO, and anytime you wear letters, this pride should be reflected through your actions, speech, and appearance. Not following these guidelines is simply not an option this semester. These are passed down from HQ to our chapter, and I have been more lenient than HQ would have hoped. I will call girls into standards if I see anyone who posts a picture on Wednesdays bragging about bumming it in their letters.

Internship PACE-ing I’m including a few polyvores of PACE-piration for internships or dressier occasions.

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Beyond that, remember that you should always carry an AXO water bottle, key chain, bracelet, etc. These are great tools to bring AXO into a conversation, and you’ll be surprised at how many people you are working with have a Greek background!

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Cute PACE

PolyvoresCourtesy of our lovely assistant VPR,[redacted]. If you want to send me more PACE polyvores, they’ll be included in my recruitment newsletter!

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End of Summer PACE Contests

1. Internship PACE: If you have a great internship/summer PACE story, especially if you talked to a PNM, please submit it here- [REDACTED]

2. Best Landscape summer PACE: Did you PACE in an awesome location this summer? Send me the picture! Top photos will be featured in our social media!

3. For sisters on campus for NSOP - PACEing the entire week is super important! Beyond your NSOP PR Packages, there will be one big prize for the sister who speaks to the most PNMs! I need first and last names from you on this form, as well as emails and any useful info that you can provide!

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Make-up/Hair Tips and Tricks! HAIR TIPS Alright guys, I admit that I’m not a hair expert, but here are some basics that are useful for day to day life! -No matter how you plan on styling your hair for the day, you should be using some kind of product-Always use a spray or cream that protects your hair before you straighten or curl your hair. This helps prevent split ends and leads to generally healthy hair.-Read the instructions on product labels before you use a product - overuse can make your hair look greasy and dirty-When you are attending a mixer or social event, it is super important to have neat, clean hair when you arrive. When most people drink (including myself) , they tend to ignore frizzy or unkempt hair, and that is not the image we want to promote to the Greek community-Invest in a sock-bun or similar easy up-do tools. They take a little while to get used to, but once you know what you’re doing, it’s a really cute hair style in less than 3 minutes!-Dry shampoo is your friend! -Use hair spray to add body and life back into your hair later in the day. -Youtube has tutorials for the perfect way to straighten, curl, and style your hair. Look up tips! -When PACE-ing, hair should be done with the same expectations as if it were recruitment - heat should be applied, messy buns or simple ponytails are an absolute no.

MAKEUP TIPS (courtesy of [redacted]) (If you need help, contact [redacted]! Or watch youtube makeup tutorials! Or contact anyone whose makeup you admire! I love to experiment and have tons of makeup so don’t hesitate to reach out.)In case you weren’t aware, [redacted] has every makeup product that exists and would be glad to help you guys figure out how to use different things! · Vaseline

o Put on lips before you go to bed for tons of moisture, or use as lip gloss for moisturizing shine

Also, if you have lots of dead skin on your lips, put Vaseline on and “brush” your lips with a toothbrush, they’ll be super smooth after.

o Use in the inside corners of eyes to make them pop (but just a little!)o Use to get off tough eye makeup at the end of the dayo Put on eyelashes before you go to bed as an “eyelash conditioner” to enhance lash

growtho Put it on your brows to smooth them and keep them in place

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o Apply to feet, elbows, knees, and hands before you go to bed, cover with socks/gloves/something, wake up with soft skino I think pageant girls put it on their teeth to make them look whiter/shinier and to prevent lipstick from getting on your teeth…not really into that idea because I’m scared to eat Vaseline but if you wanna try it go for it!o Apply to perfume points and the scent will last longero LITERALLY EVERYTHING VASELINE IS THE ULTIMATE PRODUCT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ITS EXISTENCE

· Realllllly basic basicso Shower every day before recruitment (and in general). Kind of obvious.

If your hair gets greasy fast, invest in some dry shampoo. You can find it at the drugstore for pretty cheap. I really like Batiste.

o DEODERANT. Use it. If you’re really sweaty, get a more heavy-duty one, like Degree or Mitchum. I love Degree Ultra Clear Pure Clean.

If you’re wearing perfume, try to use deodorant that isn’t going to clash with the scent of it. Stick with fresh and clean.

o Brush your teeth. Use a little bit of baking soda to whiten over time.o Remove your makeup at the end of the day to prevent clogged pores.o Get a haircut a week or two before recruitment, so it looks healthy and kept but you have time to grow into it.

Also, if you want long hair for recruitment, make sure you’re getting regular trims! If your split ends get too bad, your hairstylist will want to chop them all off, which will end in much shorter hair than you would’ve liked. Trust me, I have had this experience in the past (although not for recruitment).

o Make sure your eyebrows are kept up! Either get them waxed/threaded before recruitment or pluck them yourself. If you’re going to do them yourself, make sure you’ve practiced for a while before recruitment—you don’t want to end up with brows that are half-gone or misshapen.

· Eyes· *Note: when it comes to eyes, the more formal the event, the darker and potentially more glittery the makeup! Obviously we don’t want to look like raccoons, but as a rule of thumb, Philanthropy day should be more light and bright, while Pref night should be darker and a little more pretty/romantic, if that makes sense.

o Eyeshadows-Basic applications generally have one color as an all-over, base color, with a darker shade in the crease of your eye and a white or really light color in the inside corner and right under the arch of your eyebrow.

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-The Naked Palette by Urban Decay is essentially perfect. My favorite is the first one, but it’s obviously up to you. CoverGirl also makes some really great, long-lasting and highly pigmented eyeshadows.-Try to stick to neutral colors, they’re classier and match everything. If you’re going to do other colors, make sure they don’t clash or match exactly with your outfit. Also, just generally stay away from blues, they always tend to look like the 70s (though, there is an exception to every rule, and if you think you can rock it then by all means, do).-This is an awesome guide to the different ways to apply eyeshadow: http://www.makeupgeek.com/makeup-basics/10-shapes-for-your-eyeshadow/ (or just google “makeup geek 10 shapes for your eyeshadow”). This part takes practice. For a few weeks before recruitment, try to experiment with these and figure out what looks best on you. If you need help, I’m totally willing to help you experiment in whatever way I can! Just reach out to me and we’ll figure something out. I think the key is really knowing what you’re going to do before, so we avoid doing something that isn’t the most flattering to your face.- As mentioned in that article, highlighter is SUPER IMPORTANT. It’ll make your eyes pop and you’ll look more awake, which we’ll all need help with during recruitment.- MAKE SURE YOU BLEND WELL. Your eyeshadow should not look like blocks, it should be more of an ombre effect, with colors fading into each other. An awesome article on it: http://www.xovain.com/makeup/blending-eyeshadow#awesm=~oCB2hUwkOZgnLw (or just google “xo vain three ways to blend your eyeshadow like a pro”)

o Eyeliners-Eyeliner is generally used to outline the eyes, as the name suggests. There are a few different ways to apply eyeliner, but I feel like it’s generally better to figure out what suits you.- That said, full-circle eyeliner, around your entire eye, suits basically no one (although, like I said before, there’s an exception to every rule.)-I love liquid eyeliner, but if you’re going to try it, PRACTICE TONS. It’s hard to get the hang of but so, so worth it. I love the Stila “Stay All Day” black liquid eyeliner because it’s so easy to adjust the thickness of the line. I also love a good cat eye, and think it can be super flattering on basically everyone, but the most important part of doing your makeup is doing what you love and expressing yourself. Just, again, practice and figure out what looks good!-Pencil eyeliner is also great for different reasons, it’s easy to apply, you can smudge it and get more of a smoky look, and it can look way less harsh than liquid. Generally, I do pencil eyeliner before applying eyeshadow, to make the line less obvious and more subtly flattering. With liquid, definitely do it after eyeshadow.

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-Test your eyeliner beforehand to make sure it doesn’t run down your eyes! I see this way too often, and it makes girls look tired and messy. Also, don’t apply too heavily on the bottom, it has a similar effect.-If you have really fair complexion, try brown eyeliner instead of black. It’ll be less harsh and more flattering with your light tones. Brown also might be better for some on the more casual Philanthropy day. (But, again, do what works for you, and if you need help contact me!)

o Mascara-Mascara is pretty easy, not much explanation necessary. Basically you just use the wand to coat your eyelashes.-Generally, there’s not a huge difference between high-quality mascaras and drugstore mascaras. I do find, though, that my lashes are more likely to fall out with drugstore ones, and they seem to get worn down much more quickly with drugstore ones.-Try to identify whether your lashes need length or volume more, and try to adjust your mascara around that. For volume, I like Mally Beauty, and for length, I like Buxom Lash from Sephora. There’s also a (somewhat legendary) mascara called Diorshow that is awesome for both.-Even if you only wear a little bit, mascara really helps to frame your overall look

· Lipso Experiment with lipsticks before choosing the day of to make sure the one you choose suits your skin (if you even use lipstick).o Lots of people say to use a lip liner as well as lipstick—I usually don’t think this is super necessary, but can be helpful (kind of like tracing the lines before coloring in the inside).o Lipstick isn’t necessary for any day, but if used, would probably be most appropriate for Prefs. There are more neutral colors though, that will provide color all day so you don’t need to worry about it wearing off, like lip glosses will.o Something should be on your lips basically at all times, though—whether it’s Vaseline or lipstick, just something to make your lips pop and finish off your look.

· Faceo Foundation

-MAKE SURE YOUR FOUNDATION MATCHES YOUR SKIN TONE. This is a mistake girls make allllllll the time, but Sephora has a free skin tone match thing where they’ll take your exact color with this machine thing and find the foundations that will match it best. If nothing else, get this done and then google similar foundations to the one you matched with. Alternatively, if the Sephora you go to doesn’t do this, just ask the people there to match you—they’re usually pretty good as well.

- I generally use liquid foundation. Generally, powders don’t go on as evenly, and are much more obvious on the skin. If you have oily skin, try a foundation that

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controls oil (ask at Sephora, or I think Neutrogena has one) and put powder on top of it. A setting powder will also help to make sure your foundation stays throughout the day.- People differ on whether a brush or fingers are better for applying—I don’t think it makes a huge difference, but if you’re using fingers, make sure to wash your hands beforehand so that you aren’t rubbing oils from your fingers all over your face, and thus causing breakouts.

o Blush/bronzer/contouring in general- Blush is basically a necessity—it helps shape your face and add a little color. Experiment with exact blush placement, but generally, people put it on the apples of their cheeks, or the biggest part when you smile (if that doesn’t make sense, try googling it or ask me for help!) Nars Orgasm is basically legendary in terms of blush, it’s flattering on everyone and is just a nice color.-I don’t use bronzer that often, but basically, you apply it to the areas that would be naturally tanner than the rest (cheekbones, nose, forehead, basically parts that stick out). It’s a good look for summer, but I generally prefer blush for winter.-Alternatively, you can use a bronzer that is more brown-y to contour, placing it on all the natural indents of your face. This can help to bring out features and make your face look thinner, but it can be tricky. To contour, you would also use highlighter on the parts that stick out, and blush on the apples (generally). Contouring videos are everywhere, just practice if you’re planning on doing it! Nars has an awesome palette that has its Orgasm blush, a brown bronzer, and a highlighter—I use it all the time.

o Coverup- Basically just use it where you need it. Generally under eyes and on blemishes. Just be sure not to apply too heavily, or to use the wrong color, or it will look unnatural/people will be able to tell what you’re hiding.-There are advantages to having a few tones of coverups, or invest in toning powder (Elf has a great palette). If you apply a peachy tone on dark circles, and a yellow tone on red areas, it will even out the color of your skin, leading to a more even foundation color!

o Face care- MAKE SURE YOU MOISTURIZE. Moisturizing is suuuuuper important and often ignored. It helps prevent wrinkles down the road, but can also give you a super healthy, fresh glow now. It will also help your other makeup to apply more smoothly.· Moisturize EVEN IF you have oily skin. Just look for one made specifically for oily

skin.· Also, moisturize before bed and before your day starts!-Find a good cleanser for your skin type! Make sure it’s not too rough and that it gives your specific skin type what it needs.-Exfoliate! I would say once each week

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Remember- any time you leave your bedroom, you are representing our chapter! Use these tips to help for daily life, not just for recruitment weekend. Practice philanthropy/development day makeup/hair throughout the week and practice for pref at mixers! This will help you be super prepared for recruitment and will greatly help our PACE efforts!

Elevator PitchFrom the April Workshop:You’re walking into an elevator wearing your Alpha Chi Omega letters proudly with someone you just met last week at the Greek BBQ. She asks you about Alpha Chi Omega. You want to win her over with all things AXO and as the door slides shut, you feel a combination of adrenaline and slight nausea: you have 15 seconds, if that, to communicate the value of AXO in a compelling way - just 15 seconds to cram in a whole lot of information and background information about the fabulous Alpha Chi Omega experience.

Elevator Pitch Review – use the tips below to help!

-An elevator speech is: a short, quick, to the point speech to convince PNMs to join Alpha Chi Omega.

Use the 9 C’s to craft your speech: clear, concise, compelling, credible, conceptual, concrete, customized, consistent, conversational

To make it successful:.-Practice, practice, practice - practice what you might say and how you’re saying it, make sure you’re comfortable with your response and that you believe in what you’re saying-Focus on impact - make sure you shine, look people in the eyes, describe the impact Alpha Chi Omega has whether it’s personal experience, one you’ve heard from your sisters, or one you can reasonably piece together

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-Share your success - brag about the benefits, be comfortable about talking them up-Be slow and steady - speak at a paced that shows you are calm and confident. Don’t rush into a response or your speech. You want them to think of you as thoughtful and deliberate-See the whole world as an elevator - give your speech to everyone, talk about how great Alpha Chi Omega is at every moment and EVERYWHERE!

DO: Be warm, enthusiastic, and genuine; show passion and energy; watch your audience and maintain good, natural eye contact; speak in a friendly voice

DON’T: use acronyms and jargon; overdo it; forget your audience; be insincere

Some examples from our chapter of great Elevator pitches! “Joining a sorority is something I never expected to do, but something that now I can’t imagine life without. Alpha Chi Omega in particular is a great group of women who have ambitious goals, big hearts, and an overall passion and dedication for everything and anything they do. AXO truly enhanced my college experience and I’m so thankful for the opportunity to call myself a part of this organization” - [Redacted]

“Joining Alpha Chi Omega has given me more opportunities than I could have ever imagined. I initially decided to rush because I thought it would be a good way to expand my friend group but I never imagined how strong the relationships that I formed would be. Beng in AXO has given me running buddies, endless coffee run partners, and a chance to get to know an extremely accepting group of sisters who are there for me no matter what. It has also given me a chance to participate in philanthropy efforts I didn’t expect in recruitment, which I appreciate tremendously.” – [Redacted]

“Alpha Chi Omega is a group of women that have each other’s backs and best interests in mind. We help each other study, survive finals weeks, and enjoy life together. You can rely on your sisters and they can rely on you, which is a wonderful feeling.” – [Redacted]

“I hadn’t found my niche at college until I met [Redacted] at the all greek BBQ and I knew that these were the girls I wanted to share my college experience with. My horizons have been broadened, m y knowledge expanded, and my interests deepened. AXO is home.” - [Redacted]

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“Joining Alpha Chi Omega was easily the best decision of my college career. I felt instantly like a part of an incredible family, and like I was loved and appreciated for being who I am. I feel like that every single day, and am constantly aware of how lucky I am to have this safety net here at school and in my life.” – [Redacted]

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CLAP 5 ReviewCharacter: Character is represented through the way you treat others, the strength of your morals, your integrity. Adjectives that describe a PNM who demonstrates character are - honest, sincere, attentive, polite, truthful, thoughtful, accepting, caring, loyal, reliable, engaged.

Leadership: Leadership is represented through not just having leadership positions, but the potential to hold a position in the chapter. Represented through dedication to organizations, drive to be involved. Adjectives that describe a PNM who demonstrates leadership ability are - Accomplished, ambitious, engaged, unafraid, bold, organized, involved, outgoing, dedicated, charismatic

Academic Interest: Academic interest is represented through showing passion and interest in classes, learning, etc., being proud of the work that you do, making schoolwork a priority, attending non-mandatory events (like speakers or weekend class trips). Adjectives that describe a PNM who demonstrates academic interest are - Articulate, diligent, motivated, intelligent, focused, curious, studious, driven, passionate.

Personal Development: Personal development is represented through carrying yourself well, being put together, classy, well-dressed and well-groomed. Personal development is a quality that can be observed without speaking to someone. Adjectives that describe a PNM who demonstrates personal development are - Well spoken, put together, composed, stylish, confident, classy, genuine, articulate, well-rounded, humorous, gracious, outgoing, engaged, poised

Financial Responsibility: Financial Responsibility is demonstrated through understanding of financial obligations and how they might apply to joining a sorority. Key phrases that indicate financial responsibility are “saved/saving” or “budgeted/budgeting”. If someone asks about payment plans or scholarships this is a great sign that they are thinking about how they will be able to afford dues. Some red flags to look out for are if someone mentions reckless spending or failure to meet previous financial obligations. This is NOT about how much money someone has, but about their ability to recognize and fulfill the financial commitments that they make. Adjectives that describe someone who is financially responsible are - Dependable, reliable, sensible, careful, responsible, aware, frugal

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4 C’s of a successful conversationalist: 1. Commitment- be present for the conversation (sit face, eye contact, active listening), be genuinely interested in others, be a good listener (and sell what she says she wants, be that sister!)2. Confidence- non-verbals (eye contact, posture, leaning forward, sitting still), ask intentional follow up questions (YOU are the hostess, you lead the conversation), ask open ended conversations (go deeper, it’s more memorable), bring others into the conversation (mention other sisters with similar interests, be aware!) 3. Compassion- stay positive (don’t be negative or critical, you don’t want a PNM to have anything negative to say about AXO if they end up somewhere else), be sincere (don’t be scripted. We practice a lot and go over a lot of information, but you still should be yourself)4. Creativity - learn the basics of storytelling (every story is journey), ask open ended questions (that require an explanation)

When you’re talking to a PNM, your goal is to make her leave the room thinking “I want that - that sisterhood, that bond, that experience.”

REMEMBER: When you are talking to someone, the impact of your message is: 55% Body language (posture, gesture, resting face), 38% vocal quality (tone, pitch, quality), 7% verbal contact. This is why personal development, outfit unity, etc. are so important. It isn’t impossible to change someone’s mind about you after their first impression, but it is really damn hard.

We think 4-6 times faster than someone can talk, so be aware of excess capacity. Recognize that most people only retain 25% of what you say to them. Learn to repeat back - this is especially important with names! Be aware of your own weaknesses when conversing!

Preference ConversationsThe 7 Steps to A Successful Pref

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1. Welcome her - let her know how special/important she is2. Set the tone for the event - the tone for pref should resemble the tone at a wedding.3. Ask what quality she is looking for in a sorority sister- explain you are interested in her and her needs4. Tell her how AXO can fulfill those needs - we have what she wants, appeal to her values, be confident! 5. Tell her why she is a good fit for AXO - by mentioning the qualities you’re looking for (clap 5, put yourself in her shoes, mutual NEED) 6. Tell her the reason you chose AXO (your heart sell! Share the personal experience you have had within the sisterhood) 7. Part with words of absolute certainty (“I statements.” Show that you care, remind her how glad you were to talk to her)

Pref is not just the words “sisterhood” “home away from home” “family” … You need to offer specific examples. You and her should be friends when she leaves the pref room - you should remember her even if she doesn’t join our chapter! Note: Not everyone will have the chance to Pref this year, even if they are on the recruitment team. If we are a football team (see football analogy later in the packet) then Pref is our Super Bowl. Just like you wouldn’t want anyone

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beyond the superstar athletes on the front line at the Super Bowl, only our superstar recruiters will be preffing. These superstar recruiters have NOT been decided yet, and many won’t be decided until the weekend of recruitment. Girls who volunteer to help at tabling events and with informal recruitment will be preferred over other sisters, as these girls will have the most practice recruiting. Everyone on the recruiting team still needs to purchase the outfit, as we will still have a ceremony, speeches, and singing, and will need sisters in the room beyond those who are conversing. If you are extremely upset by this, please let me know NOW so that I can remove you from the recruitment team.

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Heart Sell The heart sell is your story for being in AXO. It should be incredibly personal and emotional. While it is not appropriate to cry your eyes out at pref (we don’t want to be Alpha Cry Omega, in the words of [Redacted[), you should be speaking from the heart and that might make you tear up.

These are the steps to the heart sell:1. Why did you go greek? 2. Why did you choose Alpha Chi?3. Why did you remain an Alpha Chi?

You should spend about 50% of the time on steps 1 and 2, and 50% on step 3.

We will be having a workshop on this in the Fall, and you will have a chance to write your own heart sell. However, for sisters who are helping with COB, the workshop will more likely than not fall after COB is over, and so this is useful information for your final night of COB week!

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Rules Regarding Recruitment1. Accepted excuses for missing recruitment will be strictly according to our bylaws and national rules. This means that you can only miss rounds of recruitment or polish weekend for: class, internships FOR CREDIT (paid internships do not count), verifiable illness of you or an immediate family member, wedding of a family member (or if you are part of the wedding party), and family emergency. Beyond that, the only other excuse CRIB will accept is a job interview for a full-time position. If you submit an excuse to CRIB for any other reason, it will not be excused, and you will be fined for the rounds that you miss. These rules are the same for recruitment workshops (I realize that other clubs and activities sometimes prevent workshop attendance, and so I will allow you to makeup a workshop [excluding polish week] with me for the week following the workshop). On that note, send all excuses for recruitment related things to [Redacted], and CC me and [Redacted]! 2. The deadline for excuses for Polish week and Recruitment 2015 is STRICTLY January 1st, 2015. Any excuses submitted after this deadline will not be accepted and you will be fined (excluding family emergency or schedule changes, which must be verified). 3. There will be 3 dress checks. You are required to come to one dress check in either October or November to show all three of your required outfits. The final round of dress checks will be in December, in which you will be required to show all three outfits, including hair and makeup styles,. We will be taking pictures at dress checks and will be comparing your final recruitment outfits to these photos if there are any concerns. 4. The recruitment team is here to help you. We love you all, and we want to make sure our chapter has every advantage when it comes to formal recruitment. Please refrain from attacking us as individuals or becoming personally offended if we ask you to wear something else, change your hair, wear more makeup, etc. For 361 days of the year, I do not care what you wear. These 4 days, my team and I have the final say.

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5. Please take workshops, handouts, and events seriously. My team and I put a lot of work into planning and executing these, and it hurts our feelings when we are blown off.

Dress Code for Formal Recruitment

I have also compiled a powerpoint with polyvore examples for all of these outfits, and the link is at the end of the document!

General Dress code tips:-Hair for each day must be freshly washed and straightened or curled, no natural looks. Hair must be worn down for philanthropy and development days, but may be worn in a classy up-do for preference.-Nails must be either painted in a neutral color (nudes, dark colors like black or navy, pale pinks) or in a French manicure/unpolished style. They should be clipped, filed, and cleaned.-Clothing and shoes should not have stains/scuffs/marks-Clothing and shoes should be bought in your size, you should feel comfortable and dress for your own body type.-Please refrain from removing tags and do not buy anything that is non-returnable. Remember every outfit must go through two dress checks, and we will be photographing your outfits and checking them the day of recruitment!-If you are unsure about any item, feel free to text/send me a picture ([redacted]) and ask my opinion!-Our goal for the weekend is to be the best versions of ourselves – classy, fashionable, approachable. (This means do not wear heels that are too high, clothes that are immodest, etc.) Accessories that are permitted throughout the weekend:-Pearls-A simple gold necklace-one or two rings per hand

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-Small bracelet/bangle-Gold or pearl studs

(If I feel that a piece of jewelry is too loud or does not go along with the day’s outfit, I may ask you to remove it)

Everything listed for each day is a requirement for that day!

Philanthropy Day/Days (It is possible that philanthropy will be split between two days this year)Top - Fancy White blouse (short sleeve or sleeveless, preferably not a button down, chiffon or cotton only, no tube tops or spaghetti straps, no distracting embellishments, No stains)Bottom - Dark wash skinny/straight leg jeans (no rips or embellishments, no frays at the bottom, no jeggings, no black jeans)Shoes - Nude Flats or Nude wedges (must be all nude/tan, no distracting embellishments, flats must be closed toed, no strappy wedges, if wearing open toe wedges – a professionally done pedicure is a MUST) Purple Statement Accessory – scarf, necklace, chunky bracelet or watch. Should be a dark purple color to represent DVAS

Development DayOption 1:Top - Sleeveless or short sleeve blouse (in mint, white or light red/coral) – chiffon or cotton, no distracting embellishments, no stainsBottom - skirt (in mint, white, or coral) (no jersey material, body con, not too tight, think Game Day outfit or Sunday brunch, maxi skirts may be allowed on a case by case basis) A blazer is required if your blouse is a tube topOption 2:Sleeveless or short sleeve knee-length dress (Spaghetti straps may be permitted on a case by case basis, so long as appropriate under garments are worn) (Dress must be a combination of mint, white, and coral, not too tight, no jersey material or body con)

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NOTE: Your outfit MUST have two of the following three colors: mint, coral, and white

Shoes: Nude Flats or Nude Wedges (same rules as philanthropy day)

Jewelry is suggested but not required. You are allowed to wear bangles, statement watches, chunky bracelets, etc.. Accessories (white belts, fashionable scarves, etc), will be allowed on a case by case basis. Preference Night

Fancy Red Dress - scarlet and similar shades, no maroon, must hit just above the knee, no jersey or silk material, no body con, should be flattering but not flauntingNude Pumps - must be closed toe, 3-4 inches tall, no wedges, no embellishmentsPin

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Hometown RecruitingI know this sounds strange, but most chapters of Alpha Chi Omega begin reaching out to PNMs before they even make their college decisions. There are 1000 tips in my handbook from HQ that tell you how to reach out to girls from your hometown- from sending Christmas cards to even writing them individualized letters throughout the Spring semester BEFORE they come to college. By the time these girls arrive on campus in the fall, their hometown groups have decided who to rush and who not to . While this is not only impossible for our chapter, but also a little crazy in my opinion, your hometown can be an amazing way to meet PNMs! (And for those of you who are meeting girls through internships, same applies). So here are some good ways to get to know these girls and get them thinking about AXO: -When you meet a PNM, invite them out to coffee or lunch. Offer to talk to them about what classes they have to take, where they need to go the minute they arrive on campus, etc.-When you’re talking to them, focus the conversation around campus, but casually bring up your favorite sorority moments (You have to take this class. I took it with my sister so and so, and we loved it ! We had late night study sessions with a few of our other sisters, and they were a blast, though I’m not sure how much studying you get done!)

Recruiting off campus or to incoming freshman does not need to be as aggressive as formal recruiting, but you should still leave the PNM with them wanting to know more about the chapter and maybe wanting to join! We want to have an amazing first impression BEFORE they’ve even heard of another sorority!

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Summer Social ChallengeComplete this and return to me to be entered into a drawing for an awesome prize!

1 point - post a Facebook status or tweet about AXODate completed:

1 point - PACE at the gym this summerDate completed:

1 point - Make a PACE polyvoreDate completed:

1 point - Buy/craft a new PACE item for yourself or your little! Date completed:

1 point - Practice giving your elevator pitch to your dog/mirrorDate completed:

5 points - Talk to people at your internship/summer job about AXODate completed:

5 points - Give your parents your elevator speech randomlyDate completed:

5 points - Post a “Why Alpha Chi” Status Date completed:

10 points - PACE on vacation (and enter the PACE contest) Date completed:

10 points - Post your favorite AXO memory and photo on FB! Date completed:

20 points - Give a stranger (known them for less than 5 hours) your heart sell

Date completed: 20 points - Read the entire recruitment handbook

Date completed: 40 points - Try 5 of [Redacted]’s makeup tips!

Date completed: 40 points - Give your sibling/cousins/best friend your heart sell,

Date completed:

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60 points - Meet 10 new people in one night, and practice your conversation tricks/tips on them! Bonus 10 points if you remember all of their names at the end of the night!

Date completed: 80 points - Go on a coffee date with a new friend, and convince them to go through formal recruitment! (or informal)

Date completed: 100 points - Convince a PNM to reach out to me about informal recruitment!

Date completed:

ppt link: [Redacted]

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