How should I present myself?
Hi all, I’m currently a 2nd year History student applying for summer internships and shadowing opportunities.
Got a response back yesterday asking to send in my CV, so I’m hoping they’ll let me shadow a solicitor for a day or two.
Now, I’m not loaded. I don’t even have a suit. I was thinking of going into M&S or Next to get myself a tailored suit. I’ve been given advice that navy blue is the best choice, so I’m going to go for that.
I also have a short beard, and a mullet. I still have time to grow out my hair into a more professional haircut. I will most likely lose the mullet, and instead of messy hair style go for something cleaner. But I really don’t want to clean shave unless you guys think it’s absolutely necessarily.
The biggest issue is that I have some stick & poke sticker tattoos on my hands. Specifically on my fingers (not too many, like 5-6). I have already looked into professional makeup which will help me cover them up until I can afford to get them removed. They’re not vulgar or anything.
I’ve been told by a friend who’s both parents are lawyers that no one will ever hire me in their firm if I have hand tattoos, a beard, or not a professional haircut. So you can imagine I’m a bit anxious about this.
Any other advice will be greatly appreciated!