<p>Hey, guys</p>
<p>I was wondering if anyone here can give me some tips on what/not to bring to an internship interview? I'm assuming it's business casual, so I'll be wearing chinos, shirt, tie, and sweatshirt. Is it a good idea to bring my resume? It's for a private non-profit organization for film if that matters. I'm kind of nervous as this will be my first internship interview...</p>
<p>I always bring a leather folder with a few copies of my resume, a copy of my transcripts, a copy of references and a pad for taking notes (I usually don’t take any, but it’s good to have).</p>
<p>Engineering internships, but the principle is the same…</p>
<p>NEVER assume that an interview is business casual. Every interview you ever go to (I don’t care if it’s to mop the floors at McDonald’s) is business professional unless you are expressly told otherwise!</p>
<p>Bring at least four copies of your resume, two black or blue pens, a notepad and any other materials you originally used to apply. Before you get into the interview, jot down some questions that you really want to ask - you might think that it’s unnecessary, but writing them down will help keep you from forgetting to ask during the interview, and asking well thought-out questions will make a good impression on the people interviewing you.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>Your wits.</p>
<p>Bring several copies of your resume (I’m really OCD about it so I bring about 5), a copy of your unofficial transcript, 1 academic and 1 professional writing sample (if applicable), a black pen, a notepad, and a professional folder.</p>
<p>Turn off your cell phone. Yes, turn it OFF, not on vibrate.</p>
<p>Dress professionally. If you’re a male, that means suit and tie.</p>
<p>Do not assume it’s business casual. Even if you know it’s a business casual company, still go to the interview in a suit.</p>
<p>Yes, bring copies of your resume. They’ll most likely already have it printed out to take notes on (assuming you sent it when you applied) but it’s good to be prepared.</p>
<p>While I agree that you are taking a risk by assuming it is business casual, in my opinion, it is likely to be business casual, since this is a 1) non-profit and 2) film-related (art industry).
To eliminate that risk, you should ask them directly what the dress code is.</p>
<p>Being overdressed (i.e. suit and tie when everyone else is wearing t-shirts) can be negative (thought not as much as being underdressed).</p>