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Whether you're working in an office where you wear a pant-suit every day or in a setting where you can get away with wearing workout clothes (bless), you're going to want to invest in a comfortable, neutral pair of ballet flats! Luckily, I work in the latter environment. I usually opt for a casual dress or skirt, and what better to pair my outfit with than a pair of ballet flats? My favorite ones are the Anya Suede Ballet Flats from J. Crew Factory in Vintage Sandstone. I can wear them all year round because of then neutral color, and the rubber sole makes them so easy to walk in!
2. Blazer
Another wardrobe staple for your internship (no matter the dress code) is a blazer. You can easily throw it over the back of your chair in case you get chilly (which, undoubtedly, you will)! Blazers can make even the most casual outfit dressier. Try pairing them with anything from skirts and sandals to suits and stockings, and you'll be glad you have one.
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3. Bag
When I had my first internship two summers ago, I shopped around for a week looking for the perfect bag to carry around. Eventually, I just settled on a large, tan purse from Target. Looking back, I wish that I had just invested in a Longchamp! To my excitement, last Christmas, my grandparents gifted me my own Black Longchamp Le Pliage tote bag. They purchased it in the most neutral of colors - black. This bag is probably the most versatile bag I own; I use it for class, going out to lunch, and at my internship. The simple design and water resistant lining makes it appropriate for almost any occasion.
4. Padfolio
When my parents first told me that I needed to invest in a padfolio, I thought that a huge book like that would be too intense for my job. Surprisingly, I blew through the entire notepad in the first three weeks of my internship! I didn't realize how essential this was. While you may think a notebook would suffice, with all the printed out information packets I was getting, I was glad to have a sturdy folder built right in.
When my parents first told me that I needed to invest in a padfolio, I thought that a huge book like that would be too intense for my job. Surprisingly, I blew through the entire notepad in the first three weeks of my internship! I didn't realize how essential this was. While you may think a notebook would suffice, with all the printed out information packets I was getting, I was glad to have a sturdy folder built right in.
5. Earbuds
Especially in my open office setting, earbuds are a necessity. With people all around you talking on the phone or to each other, you'll need these to help you concentrate (and maybe even discover some new music).
Especially in my open office setting, earbuds are a necessity. With people all around you talking on the phone or to each other, you'll need these to help you concentrate (and maybe even discover some new music).
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6. Pens/highlighters
I am 100% certain that at some point during your internship you will need to write something down! My current favorite pens are from a brand called Le Pen. There are so many colors, and, personally, I always stay more organized when I color code notes! Highlighters (maybe just one) are an added bonus. While you may not need a highlighter on a daily basis, it's always nice to have one so you can keep track of your most important tasks/notes.
I am 100% certain that at some point during your internship you will need to write something down! My current favorite pens are from a brand called Le Pen. There are so many colors, and, personally, I always stay more organized when I color code notes! Highlighters (maybe just one) are an added bonus. While you may not need a highlighter on a daily basis, it's always nice to have one so you can keep track of your most important tasks/notes.
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7. Agenda This isn't necessarily an internship necessity but more of a lifestyle necessity. My Lilly Pulitzer Large Agenda is a lifesaver -- it always keeps me on task and helps me balance my work/school life with my social life! |
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8. Snacks
Find a delicious and healthy (and quiet) snack that you can eat mid-morning or mid-afternoon when you start to get tired or hungry! My current favorite is the Chocolate Almond Brownie Lean Protein & Fiber Bar by ThinkThin. Although maybe not the quietest snack, they're a nutritious option that tastes like dessert! A quieter option that also tastes like dessert -- anyone notice a theme here? -- is the Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Chobani Indulgent Greek Yogurt. Figure out what kinds of snacks you like, and keep them at your desk for when you get the mid-day munchies!
Find a delicious and healthy (and quiet) snack that you can eat mid-morning or mid-afternoon when you start to get tired or hungry! My current favorite is the Chocolate Almond Brownie Lean Protein & Fiber Bar by ThinkThin. Although maybe not the quietest snack, they're a nutritious option that tastes like dessert! A quieter option that also tastes like dessert -- anyone notice a theme here? -- is the Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Chobani Indulgent Greek Yogurt. Figure out what kinds of snacks you like, and keep them at your desk for when you get the mid-day munchies!
9. Mints/gum
In the event that you have a meeting right after lunch/a snack, it's always a good idea to keep some mints or gum with you. I prefer mints because you can just pop one in your mouth and no one has to know!
In the event that you have a meeting right after lunch/a snack, it's always a good idea to keep some mints or gum with you. I prefer mints because you can just pop one in your mouth and no one has to know!
10. Travel mug/tumbler
Finally, I think that it is crucial to have either a travel mug or a tumbler cup with you at your desk. Most offices provide coffee at the workplace, so why not bring your own mug instead of taking a paper cup each morning? Tumblers are great so you don't have to bring a recyclable water bottle to work each day. Bonus tip: if you bring your own travel mug/tumbler to Starbucks, you get 10 cents off your order!
Finally, I think that it is crucial to have either a travel mug or a tumbler cup with you at your desk. Most offices provide coffee at the workplace, so why not bring your own mug instead of taking a paper cup each morning? Tumblers are great so you don't have to bring a recyclable water bottle to work each day. Bonus tip: if you bring your own travel mug/tumbler to Starbucks, you get 10 cents off your order!
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