Thursday, July 12, 2012

Must-have accessories to look legit at your internship

We all want to at least look the part of an intern. So, we've put together your next shopping list of all the things you need to say to your co-workers, "I'm the intern. And no, I won't go get your coffee."

  • Large graphing calculator - select a model with as many buttons as possible and that click really obnoxiously when you press them.
  • Cell phone belt clip - preferably of the black pleather variety.
  • iPad - it's impossible to not look official with an iPad. You can literally be playing Monopoly and people will assume you are doing company business strictly because you are using the iPad.
  • iPad holder - we recommend this one:
the GoPad














  • Clipboard - with pen attachment, of course.
  • Multi-function watch - choose one with more buttons than you know what to do with. And press them frequently. Preferably in "beep" mode. Wear short sleeves to ensure watch visibility.












  • Briefcase - don't let anyone tell you they are out of style. Get yours with wheels so you can drag it everywhere.
  • Ergonomic keyboard and mouse - we suggest you socialize with the office supply intern to ensure your order is placed quickly.










  • Pocket protector - when in doubt, nerd out.
  • Pins of achievement - now is the time to bust out the honor society pin you got freshman year. Place all pins in visible locations on your dress shirts. The point is to draw attention to your accomplishments and prove that you are not, in fact, a waste of space as most people in the office (rightly) believe.
  • Math/science paraphernalia - water bottles with math jokes, large poster of the periodic table of elements, calc textbooks placed on display at your desk, etc. For casual Fridays, you may choose one of these routes:

  • Mousepad - please make sure the image involves a scene from nature or superheroes
  • Business cards - make your position sound as important as possible, meaning exaggerate to no end.
  • New ringtone - here is the one you will need to download:
please make sure your phone is on "loud" and have a friend call you during meetings to make sure your co-workers hear.

These items will guarantee you greater respect from your co-workers and inflate your status from "lowly intern" to whatever you title yourself on your new business cards.

#internsforlife

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