I'm graduating in May and am looking into joining some local business clubs, fraternities, etc.

Basically I'm just wanting to hear from people with knowledge of these clubs and organizations. Requirements? Fees? Is it worth it? Where does one apply?

Kudos to anyone who responds with useful information.

1/20/2006 1:25:25 PM

I know with Alpha Kappa Si (sp?) you can't join as a graduating senior.

I have no idea of any other BUS frats. I never joined one

[Edited on January 20, 2006 at 1:27 PM. Reason : .]

1/20/2006 1:27:46 PM

check out AMA, SHRM, and others like that - they usually have professional chapters in most major cities, and if I'm not mistaken - both have chapters in Raleigh.

As far as Alpha Kappa Psi goes, you cannot pledge if you're a graduating senior. I'm not sure about other professional fraternities on campus.

1/20/2006 4:27:57 PM

good job on the timing

1/20/2006 5:01:26 PM

go to http://www.mgt.ncsu.edu/current/student_organizations.php

that's the listing for College of Management's student organizations

1/20/2006 5:14:17 PM

if you are graduating in may why the hell do you want to join something now

HELLO RESUME BUILDER

ps groups dont want you

1/20/2006 10:52:25 PM

isn't there something about a bus club on the front page of tdub.

1/21/2006 12:43:35 AM

^^
Most employers will ask how long and how involved you were in any activity you list on your resume. I'm assuming this person is intelligent enough to realize this and simply wants some exposure to an experience they haven't had yet before they graduate.

bowes, why do you want to do within such club/organization? How much can you/will you contribute towards it? Answer those two questions and we'll get back to you.

[Edited on January 21, 2006 at 7:03 AM. Reason : .]

1/21/2006 7:02:58 AM

^yes, do that. let us know and there might be other ways to get the experience you want in a meaningful way.

1/21/2006 8:23:00 AM

You can make as many connections as you wish doing AKPsi or any other social fraternity. Within my fraternity we have several members who are also members of Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity.

Get in any group that you see yoruself still able to be active in even after you graduate. Does not matter if you are a "member", you make the connections by being around, talking with the other members, etc. You will not get any connections by simply being on their list serve. There is always that guy who is a member who never comes around though...

1/21/2006 10:38:47 AM

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"if you are graduating in may why the hell do you want to join something now"

Why not? I was under the presumption that graduates could be members in these local clubs/organizations.

In the ideal situation, I'd like to join a club/organization that gets various HR professionals to speak on various topics, such as knowledge management, globalization, etc.

I'm not banking on this for a resume builder as I already have industry experience and good interview skills - I just want to hear experienced professionals in the area of management/HR (a field which I'm considering pursuing).

I thought about going to the business academy over the summer, but $1800 is rather steep.

1/21/2006 10:45:03 AM