Whether you’re interviewing in person or over Zoom, it’s important that you present yourself looking, and feeling, your best. If you can’t afford business attire for your interview, or your new job once you’ve landed the position, here are local resources that can help.
Dress for Success
pittsburgh.dressforsuccess.org
Call 412-201-4204 or email pittsburgh@dressforsuccess.org
Specifically for women. In addition to clothing, Dress for Success offers career assistance and skill development.
National Council of Jewish Women Pittsburgh
ncjwpgh.org
Call 412-421-6118 or email admin@ncjwpgh.org
With NCJW’s Suit Yourself program, those graduating from recovery and job-readiness programs are given the opportunity to obtain a professional wardrobe at no cost.
University of Pittsburgh’s Career Closet
studentaffairs.pitt.edu
Call 412-383-4473 or email careers@pitt.edu
Pitt students can take advantage of Career Closet, a service that lends clothing and other professional accessories ahead of interviews and career fairs.
Foundation of Hope’s Clothing Closet
foundationofhope.org
Call 412-321-3343 or email kkondrich@foundationofhope.org
In Foundation of Hope’s Aftercare program, former inmates can choose from a variety of professional business attire. The program also offers informational resources, referrals, and guidance regarding employment, housing, and other social services.
This article appears in Aug 19-25, 2020.





