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Originally Posted by Torrance
Some generic advice is to adapt your recruiting techniques to the type of people that you want to recruit.
For example, instead of creating a poster to put around campus that says
"Like designing, building, and programming things? Come join the robotics team!"
try saying:
"Do you like writing, graphic design, public speaking or MONEY? Come join the robotics team!"
Although it is possible to find people that think robots are inherently cool and like business, in my experience those people are rare and you're better off finding members for your business team by recruiting directly to people that would originally join other clubs like Speech and Debate.
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I agree wholeheartedly. FIRST has been spreading the message that it is more than robots, and while FRC does include designing, building, programming, and other technical skills, it also includes fundraising, community outreach, public speaking, and other social skills. So whatever method you choose for recruitment, make sure the "more than robots" concept is clear.
Don't forget to emphasize the benefits of being on an FRC team: business members, like other team members, are qualified for the scholarships that FIRST offers, and make sure to mention that business members learn networking, fundraising, and other social skills that are incredibly helpful for many career paths.