It is important to dress for success!

UNCW Pop Up Career Closet
Free professional attire for UNCW Seahawks  

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UNCW Career Closet

Free professional attire for UNCW Seahawks

The Career Closet was developed to provide a FREE way for UNCW students to obtain business professional/business casual attire. All clothing will come from donations given by members of the UNCW and Wilmington community. In addition to providing clothing, we will also offer tips and interviewing advice at the UNCW Career Center to help build your professional brand.

For Students
Spring 2023 Pop Up Career Closet
Date and Time: Wednesday February 15, 2023

For Donors
We will begin accepting donations for the Fall Pop Up Career Closet on January 3rd.
If you have new or used/lightly worn clothing, please donate them to the Career Center (2035 Fisher University Union) on or before Monday February 13, 2023

We ask that clothes be:

• Washed or Dry Cleaned
• Folded or on hangers
• Not in plastic bags (we will gladly return any boxes or hangers, just be sure to leave your contact information

Items needed:

• Mens clothing (all sizes)
• Womens clothing (all sizes)
• Gender neutral clothing (all sizes)
• Shoes and belts accepted and must be pre-cleaned and gently used

For questions, contact Nadirah Pippen pippenn@uncw.edu / 910-962-3174

 

 

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Professional Attire on a Budget

The Career Center staff hear from our students that finding affordable and professional attire for an interview causes additional pressure leading up to the big meeting. So, our team ventured to two stores in Wilmington to showcase professional attire at the stores you already love!

Business Professional & Interview Attire

Business Casual

Quick Tips

• The basic rule is to dress one step above what you’d be wearing on the job
• Be conservative; always better to be overdressed than underdressed
• Allow time for tailoring if necessary
• Think about your field and dress the part
• If you are not sure what is appropriate dress for your field, it is ok to call Human Resources to ask
• Before an interview or fair, have these items handy: lint brush, mirror, comb/brush, umbrella, breath mints, and a Tide® to Go™ stain remover
• Clothing items to avoid: jeans, shorts, tennis shoes, or flip-flops
• Suits and blazers should be a neutral color
• Consider a professional briefcase or purse to hold your portfolio, resumes, keys, etc.
• Wear sensible shoes. If you decide to wear heels, make sure you break them in beforehand and can stay on your feet for an extended amount of time while wearing them
• Be sure that your hair, make-up, and jewelry also project a business professional look. For example, small post or hoop earrings are a better choice than long-dangle or large hoop ones. Avoid large statement necklaces and too many bracelets
• For facial piercing, we recommend going on the safe side and removing all facial piercing's for an interview or recruiting event
• Make-up should be subdued and more natural. Avoid bold, bright eye shadows and too much blush or lipstick
• Be yourself!