16 Thoughts Everyone Has During Their First Week

A new semester is beginning and some of you are beginning new jobs or internships as maybe a campus representative for The Skimm or brand ambassador for the latest social media app on campus. We have all been there. Anxious in bed the night before your first day and waking up the next morning to mentally […]

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December 29th, 2014 by Jane Commando

New Year’s Resolutions for Brand Commandos

Let’s be honest. New Year’s resolutions are pretty hard to stick with. What seems totally attainable on New Year’s Eve will probably look daunting in the harsh light of New Year’s Day. With that in mind, we’ve got a few resolutions that you can actually achieve: Take a nap and treat yourself. You work hard […]

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December 22nd, 2014 by Jane Commando

LinkedIn Mysteries: Your Very Own Alumni Database

You’re on top of the world. Five years from now, this unpaid internship as a campus representative will transform into a six figure salary and your name will make the front page of the New York Times. Promotions will come fast and furious, clients will rush to have your signature on their next campaign, and […]

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December 18th, 2014 by Joe Commando

How To Go Commando

The first time you open Go Commando, you’ll be asked to connect the app with your Facebook. At this time it’s not possible to register without a Facebook. Next you’ll be asked for your contact info, including your cellphone number and an email address. You’ll then be prompted to fill out a quick questionnaire so […]

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New City, New Life: Relocating for an Internship

Landed that dream internship? Great! It’s across the country? Oh. Time fold your entire closet into a couple suitcases, throw the rest into cardboard boxes, and seal them with masking tape. Then key them open a couple days later and find a place for them in the chaos of your new apartment. It’s annoying, but college […]

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Go Commando App Version 2.0

When the Go Commando App launched, we knew you couldn’t contain your excitement. Over the past couple weeks, many of you have been completing tasks on your campus left and right as campus representatives. But as with any new invention, there are a couple bugs. A new and improved version of the Go Commando App […]

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Asking for a Letter of Recommendation

You don’t just want any recommendation letter; you want a well-written and complimentary recommendation letter. And to make sure that happens, you have to approach your contacts in just the right way. After all, you can’t exactly write one yourself. Depending on the position, you may need as many as three recommendation letters, preferably from […]

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Avoid the Awkward: How to Handle Virtual Interviews

You just received the email saying, “Congratulations! We’re interested in hiring you as our Brand Ambassador.” However, in order to get the job you’ve been eyeing for so long, they’re asking for a Skype interview. What is it with everyone’s new obsession over not conducting interviews in-person? First comes the phone screen, then the phone interview, and […]

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Beat the Burnout Blues

Everyone has those days, where everything seems to be piling up. You’ve committed to taking 18 credits and working overtime for your campus representative job and finals are coming up quickly. You’re probably considering all-nighters and ingested more caffeine than you previously thought possible. You’re on your way to burning out, so it’s time to work […]

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November 20th, 2014 by Joe Commando

It’s Time to Go Commando!

Prepare yourselves… Campus Commandos’ Go Commando App is here! The Go Commando App pairs big name brands with the enterprising, tech-savvy millennial base. College students are provided with the opportunity to be campus representatives- or as we call them, Brand Commandos. Download now from the App Store and Google Play! The app allows college students […]

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