I decided to write this to share what I learned with my experience being a "Campus Rep." All my representative opportunities occurred because of my Instagram account so I will probably refer back to that on most points.
1. Don't be in it for free stuff- Okay well of course everyone loves to receive free stuff, but that is not what being a rep is about. Think of it as a "mini job." You have to advertise the products, put the company in a good light. The point of a representative is to bring in more buyers, not to see how much free stuff you can get.
2. Contact the company, but don't be annoying- I have seen tons of people on Instagram comment on multiple companies posts saying the exact same thing. Posting the exact same comment on each companies page does not seem like you are genuine about you interest in the company. If you truly want to be a campus rep contact the company privately.
3. Post great content- This may be a little vague but it is so true! If you are one of those on Instagram that posts other peoples photos or your page is all giveaways, companies will look past you. Post YOUR own stuff and make sure it is clear and bright quality pictures. Also, be unique with what you post because companies will definitely be attracted to your creativity!
4. Be aware of the companies rep policy- Some companies make you meet a quota each month. Before you accept any type of representative position ask the owner if there is any type of policy. Also, make sure you would be able to meet the quota.
5. You can use your experience in the future- Probably the most important tip! Being experienced in advertising for various companies can allow you to get a job. Now, it probably won't get you a job at Wall Street, but for a college or high school student a small job is a definite possibility. If you plan on getting your first job and working at a clothing store, being a rep may very well help with that because you have had experience advertising for companies.
This concludes my tips and I hope you learned a thing or two about becoming a campus representative. Good luck!
Xoxo Ashley
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