In the blogs we are following is a new post called "Investing in your Interview Wardrobe Pays Dividends". In this post, he talks about the importance of that first impression you make during an interview. For men, are you well groomed - hair recently cut, clean shaven...? For women,are you wearing the right outfit? Not too revealing. Are your accessories and makeup appropriate for the type of job you are looking for?
When you've been out of work for a while, how do you get the new clothing that may be most appropriate for the new career you are looking to get into? For many, the work clothes in their closet just aren't appropriate for the new job.
The good news is there is help. In RI, there is a collaborative of agencies that provides free clothing for those interested in work appropriate clothes for an interview.
Clothing Collaboratives:
1. Westerly Area Rest Meals(WARM) Shelter
ATTIRE FOR HIRE
56 Spruce Street, Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 596-9276
Contact:Joy Cordio
2. Self Help, Inc./East Bay
THE CAREER CLOSET
14 Child Street
Warren, RI 02885
(401) 247-0348
Hours: M-Fri 9am - 3pm
Contact: Audrey Field
3. Dorcas Place Adult & Family Learning Center, Inc.
THE CLOTHING COLLABORATIVE
220 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 421-5753
Hours:Tu,W,Th 9am - 2pm (Summer hours)
Contact: Wendy Warlick
4. Retired Seniors Volunteer Programs (RSVP)
SUCCESS WEAR
84 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401)766-2300
Hours: M-Fri 8:30am - 12pm
Contact: Charles Ryan
5. Westbay Community Action, Inc.
WORKING WARDROBE
212 Buttonwood Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886
(401)732-4666 x154
Hours: M-Fri 10am - 3pm
Contact: Susan Lewis
If anyone knows of any other places to find low cost or free clothing for interviews, please let us know.
Thanks.
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