<p>Let it be known that I am going to need meaningful activities to put on my resume when it comes time for me to apply for jobs. Which activities should I avoid participating in because they are run-of-the-mill/do not indicate leadership? I don't want to spend time doing stuff that will ultimately have no future benefits. For example, would being a university mentor or tour guide really show anything to recruiters?</p>
<p>Do something because you want to do it. These are your last 4 years to have fun.</p>
<p>Tour guide, hell no.</p>
<p>Join a club/publication and attain a leadership position. If you’re controlling people, organizing things, innovating, showing you accomplished something constructive, it is good.</p>
<p>I agree with giants92.</p>
<p>Getting some work experience (aside volunteer work) is also good.</p>
<p>would you guys say that work/internship experience is better than club/volunteer work experience?</p>
<p>Find something you like at festifall, get involved, you’ll be on the eboard in 1-2 years.</p>
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<p>If it’s relevant to the job you’re trying to pursue after graduation, hands down. For example, if you want to go into trading, Citi Sales & Trading Summer Analyst >> Michigan Interactive Investments (a Ross investments club).</p>
<p>Thanks giants! What about consulting?
Joshrk, I know. I plan on doing activities that are:</p>
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<li>Fun</li>
<li>Good for resume</li>
<li>Good for networking</li>
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<p>There you go then.</p>
<p>I was asking for specific activities (i.e. Michigan Interactive Investments), Joshrk; I already knew which types I should participate in.</p>
<p>I’m not too knowledgeable about which are the best Ross clubs for consulting. Maybe someone else can enlighten.</p>
<p>I have to agree with UMNumber1, I talked to a person who graduated Ross a year ago and he said the exact same thing about the consulting clubs. Consulting firms look for high GPA and a willingness to succeed, along with a side of quantitative skills (if you’re an engineer).</p>
<p>Hmm. I heard that resumes should only be one page MAX, so I probably would be better off only doing a few significant extracurriculars. Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>Yea, specific clubs really are generally overrated. Find something you like and succeed.</p>
<p>Is the campus orchestra popular?</p>
<p>what about the marching band? although I heard that’s hard to get into or something like that.</p>
<p>Depends on your chops. Is alleged to be a time eater.
That said, substantial musical talent and performance always enhances a resume, since many intelligent employers are also music lovers or performers for leisure, plus many folks understand the superior discipline and commitment required. If you love it, do it, and make it yours.</p>
<p>Proficiency with an instrument is normally indicated at the bottom of the resume under the “additional” section. I don’t think it should be a focal point unless you can illustrate substantial leadership/results.</p>
<p>(Why were UMNumber1’s posts deleted…)</p>
<p>Clubs like BOND Consulting and Community Consulting Club are great for consulting because they give first-hand exposure to the industry as students are put in teams and work to consult startups and non-profits.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t discount the bottom of the resume. The items on the bottom of the resume are good icebreakers for interviews and also can predispose a recruiter in your favor if you share a common interest.</p>
<p>If you are interested in playing an instrument but are concerned about the time commitment there is a concert band that meets once a week that is not a big time commitment and earns credit.</p>