2. Dress for success
"You've heard, 'Dress for the position you want, not the one you have,' a million times," Kahn says. "Find out from the hiring manager what the office environment is like, and take it from there." It is better to be known as the best-dressed intern than to be known as the one who is too casual.
"In general, dressing and acting professionally not only gives a good impression and makes it clear that you're willing to make an effort, it can be psychologically beneficial," Schofield explains. Research has shown that the way people dress affects not only the way others see them, but also how they see themselves, including how they think and feel about their own abilities and the work they're doing. "'Dressing for success' really does work."