The Trump
They are – how to put this delicately – as arrogant as they get. Neither are these folks carrying out their assigned responsibilities properly, nor will they accept help or criticism. It is understandable that mistakes will be made, but they make it seem like a bigger mistake when people mention their own. This makes it excruciatingly difficult to deal with them.
The ghost
It would be appreciated if you see these interns once and a while, but alas, that would be a truly rare occasion. They enter like ninjas when everyone's packing up for the day (twice a week at best), and pays no heed to the warnings lashed, which honestly becomes irksome as it usually always follows the “But my chauffeur was...but my friend had his...there's this new place at...” speeches. It would be difficult to deal with them, but only when you actually found them.
The project runway
Dress code is an essential requirement when you're working at any organisation, and is vital in creating a first impression. Although some organisations welcome casual attires with open arms, it would come to your advantage to represent yourself as a polished individual who can stand his/her ground at any situation (as you are dressed for it). In short, no boss would like it when you show up at a departmental meeting wearing #swagdonor T-shirts and bathroom choppols.
Internships are a learning experience for employers as well as interns, and not all of it is pleasant.
The social warrior
At most firms, questions are welcomed. Your superiors encourage a free flow of communication and as surprising as it may sound, would be increasingly lenient to your issues. But then there comes a wonderful creature of silence who never speaks a word, nods along and leaves unnoticed...till he/she gets home. Their social media accounts then burst with sizzling statuses on how unfair their superiors were and how crappy their job was. Question is, why?
The illegally blonde
Although it is encouraged to open up to your colleagues and superiors, some boundaries are simply never meant to be crossed. Comments like “oh, I thought everyone here would be younger” in a meeting or “how come you don't have a badge” to your head boss will almost always leave your impression at the bottom of the barrel. A common sense of space, surrounding, people and tension is an underlying capability every firm looks for.
Not that any of the aforementioned types cannot succeed in their fields, but it would be prudent to learn what drives your colleagues and seniors haywire. You are there to make their lives easier, as they are to make yours.