<p>So as the title says my dad owns his own company. He is the only employee there. Since I am about to start applying for colleges is it beneficial maybe put myself as the vice president or soemthing like that nature. He would definately confirm it if they asked. Thanks for the help guys!</p>
<p>Not if you don’t actually do anything.</p>
<p>It would look incredibly suspicious to have that sort of title at a business. If you actually did things at the business, it would be a good EC.</p>
<p>I definitely do things, such as file and collect payments. But wouldn’t it be more beneficial to be VP than just an employee.</p>
<p>I don’t think it makes a difference what your title is. I think it would be pretty obvious that you had connections somewhere…in general, high school kids don’t just become the vice president of somebody’s company by being meritorious.</p>
<p>The thing is, when you put something down like that, they are going to look into it. There are a select few students who are incredibly talented that do in fact hold very high ranking positions in legitimate businesses, but the majority of college applicants that list themselves as a major position in a business are either (1) completely BSing, (2) have an overly-inflated name (e.g Founder and President of a web design company that’s had maybe 5 clients). </p>
<p>They will call the company to ask what your role is, and will almost certainly bring it up in the interview. If they catch any hint at all that you’re not who you say you are, or that you’re inflating your name (e.g telling them that you only file and collect payments.), they’re going to assume a lot about the kind of person that you are.</p>
<p>Do not do this, there is a very large chance it will hurt your chances, and a very small chance that it will bump it (and none of those colleges will be top-tier anyways).</p>
<p>P.S Your name is Moneybag. The heck.</p>
<p>Most VPs of most companies, to my understanding, have some type of degree, a bachelor’s at least, if not a more advanced degree - its not a position typically taken up by high school students. </p>
<p>Just put that you work part time in your family’s business. It’ll be more honest (right?) and it’ll look better.</p>
<p>I second everything the previous posters had to say.</p>
<p>I was actually a partner of several commercial real estate firms and a manufacturing company…at age 14. Which is to say that my father died and I inherited his interest and titles in the company. The most responsibility I’ve ever had in any of these firms is signing documents that require unanimous agreement from all partners/owners. </p>
<p>Could I have legitimately listed on my applications that I was a partner at a firm? Yes. </p>
<p>Ought I to have done so? No, because doing so would have been a completely transparent gimmick. My role in the various firms’ management was nil; my knowledge of the firms’ operations was limited to knowing the general function of the organizations; and my involvement in the day-to-day running of the firms was nonexistent. </p>
<p>For similar reasons, you should also tread carefully. Assigning yourself an impressive, but meaningless title will likely elicit eye-roilling and questions about your judgment.</p>
<p>If can honestly say that you regularly or formally assist your father in his day-to-day operations involved in the running his company, I think it’s valid to list your involvement on your resume as an extracurricular activity or work experience. Be concise but clear about your role. As you describe them here, your duties sound primarily clerical. If you must give yourself a title, I think “assistant” is about as elaborate as you should go, and you should probably indicate in the description that it’s a family business.</p>
<p>^Very eloquent response</p>
<p>If it isn’t official then don’t put it down as there is noting worse then lying in your application. If you lie the admissions fellows reading your application will find out and that will negatively effect your chances.</p>
<p>@sluchy
Thank you!</p>