Comments on: Questions Answered: Missbehave x2 + more! http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/ A twenty-something freelance creative type, Jazzi is making a path via hard work, big heels, & bigger dreams — and a résumé worth bragging rights. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:54:24 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: jasmine leighana http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1767 jasmine leighana Sat, 30 May 2009 02:22:41 +0000 http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/?p=563#comment-1767 Question: How can i be an uber cool stylista like you? and your name is jazz too!! too boss. lol Question:
How can i be an uber cool stylista like you?

and your name is jazz too!! too boss. lol

]]> By: Jazzi http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1534 Jazzi Wed, 13 May 2009 03:11:52 +0000 http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/?p=563#comment-1534 THANK YOU ALL! THANK YOU ALL!

]]> By: Renee http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1530 Renee Tue, 12 May 2009 23:59:07 +0000 http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/?p=563#comment-1530 I just want to say that this the first time I have ever read your blog or heard of you and I am beyond impressed! I have always loved fashion and I'm doing my first internship this summer in Dallas, TX. Your site really inspired me and made me less nervous about the internship. Thank you so much and your AWESOME! I just want to say that this the first time I have ever read your blog or heard of you and I am beyond impressed! I have always loved fashion and I’m doing my first internship this summer in Dallas, TX. Your site really inspired me and made me less nervous about the internship. Thank you so much and your AWESOME!

]]> By: Final Exams, Hautelinks, Avelle Giveaway Reminder, etc.! - College Fashion .Net http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1526 Final Exams, Hautelinks, Avelle Giveaway Reminder, etc.! - College Fashion .Net Tue, 12 May 2009 21:41:04 +0000 http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/?p=563#comment-1526 [...] a few weeks ago, but still great - Questions Answered: Missbehave x2 + More! - former Vogue intern & style blogger Jazzi McGilbert talks fashion internships, living in NYC, [...]

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]]> By: dendoo http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1416 dendoo Sat, 09 May 2009 16:35:04 +0000 http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/?p=563#comment-1416 awesomtanious reads dear. awesomtanious. awesomtanious reads dear. awesomtanious.

]]> By: click click - 05-05-09 | final fashion http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1356 click click - 05-05-09 | final fashion Tue, 05 May 2009 06:24:46 +0000 http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/?p=563#comment-1356 [...] Jazzi McG, serial fashion intern, answers all the burning questions about interning. [...]

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]]> By: super kawaii mama http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1340 super kawaii mama Mon, 04 May 2009 09:04:16 +0000 http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/?p=563#comment-1340 Great questions and great answers. I'd love to be a fly on the wall for a day in your life. This blog is the next best thing though. Great questions and great answers. I’d love to be a fly on the wall for a day in your life. This blog is the next best thing though.

]]> By: Eleanor http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1334 Eleanor Sun, 03 May 2009 15:35:10 +0000 http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/?p=563#comment-1334 Very interesting interview. I've had a few less than satisfying experiences doing internships at record companies and law firms. I wish I could have your courage, ambition and positivity. I'm thoroughly burnt out from the process. I was going to link you to an article on my blog, but then I realised it was only published in hard-copy zine format. It may be an interesting view of internships. From my perspective anyway: <i>There used to be a tremendous amount of romance associated with “the young struggling artist”. The term tends to be slightly reminiscent of a period drama. You know, where the gifted auteur would (with ink-stained writing hand) feverishly write his manuscripts by candlelight. The struggling artist would desperately struggle for his art. He would struggle for patronage, recognition and fame. Needless to say, “the young struggling artist” still exists in a contemporary context. However, instead of feverishly refining their art, they would have to refine their networking skills. The modern day struggling artist would have to be prepared to grasp every third rate opportunity.. and be prepared to be treated like a third rate imbecile if they wish to succeed. The modern-day paradigm of the struggling artist has managed to legitimise the exploitation of the young and educated. This is echoed in the existence and wild popularity of “volunteer positions” and “internship programs” within almost every creative and non-creative industry. It is widely understood that those who accept these positions will be either overlooked, mistreated or at best, humiliated. They will be asked to do meaningless tasks, such as reorganising 500 CDs into alphabetical order. They will also be asked to do physically taxing tasks, such as cleaning, counting and restacking a basement filled with tens of thousands of CDs. They will be asked to be stupid tasks, such as attempting to return a six-month old stamp to a shop, without a receipt. The struggling artist would foolishly believe that the performance of these tasks would demonstrate their dedication and strength of character. Instead, such willingness to perform these tasks illustrate a grim reality. A reality where it is acceptable that employers dangle the promise of future employment among the skilled, young and hopeful - all in exchange for free labour.</i> Very interesting interview. I’ve had a few less than satisfying experiences doing internships at record companies and law firms. I wish I could have your courage, ambition and positivity. I’m thoroughly burnt out from the process.

I was going to link you to an article on my blog, but then I realised it was only published in hard-copy zine format. It may be an interesting view of internships. From my perspective anyway:

There used to be a tremendous amount of romance associated with “the young struggling artist”. The term tends to be slightly reminiscent of a period drama. You know, where the gifted auteur would (with ink-stained writing hand) feverishly write his manuscripts by candlelight. The struggling artist would desperately struggle for his art. He would struggle for patronage, recognition and fame. Needless to say, “the young struggling artist” still exists in a contemporary context. However, instead of feverishly refining their art, they would have to refine their networking skills. The modern day struggling artist would have to be prepared to grasp every third rate opportunity.. and be prepared to be treated like a third rate imbecile if they wish to succeed.

The modern-day paradigm of the struggling artist has managed to legitimise the exploitation of the young and educated. This is echoed in the existence and wild popularity of “volunteer positions” and “internship programs” within almost every creative and non-creative industry. It is widely understood that those who accept these positions will be either overlooked, mistreated or at best, humiliated. They will be asked to do meaningless tasks, such as reorganising 500 CDs into alphabetical order. They will also be asked to do physically taxing tasks, such as cleaning, counting and restacking a basement filled with tens of thousands of CDs. They will be asked to be stupid tasks, such as attempting to return a six-month old stamp to a shop, without a receipt.

The struggling artist would foolishly believe that the performance of these tasks would demonstrate their dedication and strength of character. Instead, such willingness to perform these tasks illustrate a grim reality. A reality where it is acceptable that employers dangle the promise of future employment among the skilled, young and hopeful – all in exchange for free labour.

]]> By: Chalace http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1311 Chalace Fri, 01 May 2009 21:28:34 +0000 http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/?p=563#comment-1311 Thats so wonderful...congrats! Been checking on this site for awhile...love the new look Thats so wonderful…congrats! Been checking on this site for awhile…love the new look

]]> By: Laura http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/confessions-of-an-intern/questions-answered-missbehave-x2-more/comment-page-1/#comment-1293 Laura Fri, 01 May 2009 04:24:42 +0000 http://www.jazzimcg.com/blog/?p=563#comment-1293 I feel kinda ridiculous that I have never read your blog until I saw it on missbehave. I feel kinda ridiculous that I have never read your blog until I saw it on missbehave.

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