Showing posts with label internship survival tools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label internship survival tools. Show all posts

Monday, August 1, 2011

7 Things Every Intern Should (And Shouldn't!) Carry In Their Bag

Happy Monday Edsters!


I’ve come a long way since my first (rainy) day at the Fashion Mag, and have learned tons about the fashion industry and New York City. Since this is my first internship, I came in not knowing what to expect at all. Now ten weeks have passed, and I’ve put together a list of essential items for the on-the-go intern. Many of you are on the search for your fall internship – refer back to this list once it starts!


My first week on the job, I carried enough items in my purse to fill a carry-on suitcase. Seriously, I would lug around my entire make-up case, jewelry, an umbrella, poncho (what was I thinking??), flats, a book, magazines, IPod, cell phone and charger, wallet, allergy and headache medication, contact lens solution, my glasses, band-aids, and tons of snacks, among other odds and ends.


Carrying all that around got old very quickly. Here’s all you need in your purse or messenger bag to survive a 12-hour day of interning: