School may be out for summer but you’re just getting started on climbing the corporate ladder. Don’t spend those precious summer months dreading the free labor you’ve generously exchanged for invaluable (if not cashable) course credit. Even boss babes need to learn the ropes and you, darling diva, are about to get a crash course in dressing to impress at any summer internship.
Moving On Up
Whether you’re doing daily coffee runs on Wall Street or making copies ‘for corporate’, you are moving up in your career just by breathing the same air (and getting the right latte) for your industry-of-choice movers and shakers. You may not feel big and important now (hey, someone has to pick up lunch) but we promise you’ll be noticed for all of your hard work – especially if you dress like you belong there. Do future-you a favor and splurge on a few professional pieces to get you through the weeks ahead. Think sleek slacks with blazers and classic work dresses with a punch of color to showcase your vibrant personality. After all, you’ve never been one to just blend in to the background, which is why you’re going to stand out in this internship.
Take Notes
Trust us, nobody wants to be at work when it’s 100 degrees and rising. That’s exactly why you need to play it cool in the office – no matter how heated things get during those tense morning meetings. Your job this summer is to learn. More specifically, learn how to make your boss’s life a little easier with you by her side. Get yourself a trusty and stylish agenda folio to keep track of everything you need to keep your boss happy – and keep yourself in her “Irreplaceable” column.
Go for Gold (or Silver)
As a summer intern you only get a few chances to show the powers-that-be you have more to offer than just your coffee making skills. Don’t waste your moment in the spotlight distracting everyone from your mad skills with some gaudy piece of costume jewelry you threw on in the dark this morning. Rotate a few choice accessories through your work wardrobe. Focus on classic, subtle pieces like simple pendant necklaces and hoop earrings in gold or silver to tie your professional style together with a whole lot of shine and just the right amount of sparkle.
Ready for Anything:
An A+ intern is someone that goes above and beyond and that’s exactly why you need to show up to work ready for anything. Protect that weekend worthy pedicure with a pair of comfy neutral heels to keep you on your toes all day long. Complete your look with a cute and stylish purse stocked with only the essentials (gum, gum and more gum) and we’re sure you’ll make it through even the toughest work week looking like a pro.
