Spring Break
Event to help students get job snazzy
Career Makeover Wardrobe allows people to donate old suits to students at $15 each
Regi Seitz
Issue date: 1/21/09 Section: News
While cleaning out closets in anticipation of the new year, those looking to get rid of old suits have the option to donate to OSU's fourth annual Career Makeover Wardrobe.
Last year, the event allowed hundreds of students to purchase suits for only $15.
"You can't find anything like that anywhere else," said Caryn Ong, an OSU researcher and a volunteer at the event last year.
The Career Makeover Wardrobe event is sponsored by the OSU chapter for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences and Career Services. Campbell's Cleaners in Corvallis is also offering to dry clean all donated items.
"As an OSU alum, I like to support OSU's efforts in teaching and providing professional dress at a low cost to its students," said Tammy Campbell-Thompson, vice president of the family business, in a press release.
It would regularly cost customers about $7 per piece of clothing to dry clean the suits.
Having a nice-looking resumé is critical, but looking professional is just as important during an interview, said Wanda Crannell, MANRRS advisor.
"It's the difference between getting the job or not. First impressions are the most important and the hardest to overcome," Crannell said.
Professionalism and professional attire can be the third most important thing an employer looks for, according to a CNN poll.
"A decent suit is expensive and hard to find, and when you are a student, you don't have too much money to spare," Ong said.
With suits online ranging anywhere from $100 to $3,000, OSU's price of $5 for separate pieces such as skirts, jackets and slacks is more suited for a college budget.
Career Services puts on several career fairs throughout the year, and hundreds of companies sign up to attend.
Dressing sharp is very important for college students interviewing for jobs, said Edie Blakley, career fair coordinator.
"You want to demonstrate that you have taken care with your appearance and that you take the process seriously," Blakley said. "It is a show of respect to the company and you are promoting you professionalism."
"We have received tremendous support from the OSU community and we are very proud of what the event has become," Ong said. "It helped a lot of students on campus."
"Each year we have received more donations and helped more students, growing from 50 students making purchases to over 200," Crannell said. "In fact, many students have asked for the event to occur each term and not just annually."
Donations are tax deductible and accepted until early February at OSU Career Services, located in the basement of Kerr Administration Building, and also at OSU Bookstore Beaver Fan Shop in Portland.
Regi Seitz, senior reporter
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
Last year, the event allowed hundreds of students to purchase suits for only $15.
"You can't find anything like that anywhere else," said Caryn Ong, an OSU researcher and a volunteer at the event last year.
The Career Makeover Wardrobe event is sponsored by the OSU chapter for Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences and Career Services. Campbell's Cleaners in Corvallis is also offering to dry clean all donated items.
"As an OSU alum, I like to support OSU's efforts in teaching and providing professional dress at a low cost to its students," said Tammy Campbell-Thompson, vice president of the family business, in a press release.
It would regularly cost customers about $7 per piece of clothing to dry clean the suits.
Having a nice-looking resumé is critical, but looking professional is just as important during an interview, said Wanda Crannell, MANRRS advisor.
"It's the difference between getting the job or not. First impressions are the most important and the hardest to overcome," Crannell said.
Professionalism and professional attire can be the third most important thing an employer looks for, according to a CNN poll.
"A decent suit is expensive and hard to find, and when you are a student, you don't have too much money to spare," Ong said.
With suits online ranging anywhere from $100 to $3,000, OSU's price of $5 for separate pieces such as skirts, jackets and slacks is more suited for a college budget.
Career Services puts on several career fairs throughout the year, and hundreds of companies sign up to attend.
Dressing sharp is very important for college students interviewing for jobs, said Edie Blakley, career fair coordinator.
"You want to demonstrate that you have taken care with your appearance and that you take the process seriously," Blakley said. "It is a show of respect to the company and you are promoting you professionalism."
"We have received tremendous support from the OSU community and we are very proud of what the event has become," Ong said. "It helped a lot of students on campus."
"Each year we have received more donations and helped more students, growing from 50 students making purchases to over 200," Crannell said. "In fact, many students have asked for the event to occur each term and not just annually."
Donations are tax deductible and accepted until early February at OSU Career Services, located in the basement of Kerr Administration Building, and also at OSU Bookstore Beaver Fan Shop in Portland.
Regi Seitz, senior reporter
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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