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You don鈥檛 get a second chance to make a first impression, but making a good impression can be expensive鈥攅specially if you鈥檙e a college student with a wardrobe that鈥檚 more jeans and t-shirts than business suits. Now, though, with a little help from the 91制片厂 Career Center, Wildcats stepping out of the role of student and into the role of career hunter can outfit themselves for interviews with a step into the new Career Closet.

Located in a room on the ground floor of Hood House, Career Closet offers racks of clothing and shoes鈥攁ll donated, and all free鈥攆or students in need of professional garb. 听The idea is to help 91制片厂 students look their best on interviews without breaking the bank.

鈥淢any students just don鈥檛 have much disposable income to spend on clothes,鈥� says Krystal Hicks, associate director of career support and employer outreach at the 91制片厂 Career Center. Hicks modeled Career Closet after a successful program she spearheaded at another college. 鈥淭he Career Closet will give students a confidence boost, knowing they鈥檙e looking their best.鈥�

Hicks says the Career Closet motto is, If you like it and it fits, it鈥檚 yours. There鈥檚 no need to return items, although for those who want to pay it forward, the Career Closet would welcome them back. Students can call or e-mail the center to set up a time to browse.

The Career Center introduced Career Closet to about 80 businesses last month, and recruiters have already dropped off suits and other interview-appropriate attire. Donations from the campus community and alumni are welcome on an ongoing basis.

鈥淲e鈥檙e looking for everything,鈥� Hicks says. 鈥淪hoes, ties, men鈥檚 clothing, women鈥檚 clothing. If it鈥檚 interview-appropriate and like new, it鈥檚 a go.鈥� She says interview staples such as black slacks, black flats, collared shirts, and ties will always be in high demand.

Although the closet just opened this month, Hicks expects it to become busy soon. 鈥淥ctober is a huge recruiting month on campus. I think we鈥檒l see a lot of traffic because of the Career Fair and employer information sessions. Students really want to make a good first impression.鈥�

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If you鈥檙e fall cleaning, downsizing, right-sizing, or constantly trying to make space in an overstuffed closet, consider liberating some of your togs for a worthy cause. In addition to clothing, the Career Closet welcomes donations of hangers, rolling closets, and mirrors.

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