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The Kent State Career Closet is your go-to place on campus for free career and interview-ready outfits! Students, staff, or faculty can visit the Closet in the Women's Center (Williamson House), Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship (Room 211 BSA) or Career Exploration (Schwartz Center) to get ready for your next job opportunity. 

Where can you find the Career Closet?

Career Closet locations are in the Women's Center, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship (Room 211 BSA) and the Career Exploration & Development office.

All sites are open M-F 9am-3pm to shop. 

Who can access the Career Closet: 

Kent State University students, staff, faculty.

How to Donate to the Career Closet: 

Please contact either the Women's Center (330) 672-9230, Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship (330) 672- 1285 or the CED office (330) 672-2360 to schedule a drop-off time. 

Items to donate: 

  • New or gently used professional pieces for men or women 

  • Ties 

  • Hangers 

  • Gift cards or donations for dry cleaning 

Please do not bring: 

  • Undergarments 

  • Shoes 

  • Clothing that is in disrepair or severely worn 

  • Out of date items 

Items that we are unable to utilize will be donated to the Portage County Clothing Center

The Career Closet is a Collaboration of:

 

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Kent State Career Closet is sponsored by the Women's Center, Career Exploration and Development, and LaunchNET.

 

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    Kent State Career Closet Helps Students Make a Good First Impression
    Mar 02, 2017

    A good education and a solid résumé aren’t always enough to make a positive first impression. To bridge the gap, a group of Kent State University faculty and staff members have come together to establish the Kent State Career Closet, a project to Tabitha Martin, Lori Bodnar, Alicia Robinson and Kristin Williams stand in the clothes racks at the Kent State Career Closet in the lower level of the Williamson House.

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    Sep 20, 2017

    A good education and a solid résumé aren’t always enough to make a positive first impression. To bridge the gap, a group of Kent State University faculty and staff members have come together to establish the Kent State Career Closet, a project to Tabitha Martin, Lori Bodnar, Alicia Robinson and Kristin Williams stand in the clothes racks at the Kent State Career Closet in the lower level of the Williamson House.

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  • Kent State University junior Stephanie Newton shops the Career Closet for a professional outfit for an upcoming job interview.
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    Nov 06, 2017

    Kent State University junior Stephanie Newton successfully juggles a tough schedule that includes taking classes in hospitality management, while raising four children and working several campus dining services jobs.

    It is no surprise that she does not have the resources to build the professional wardrobe needed to successfully interview for internships that will bring her closer to her dream of owning a restaurant.

    That is where the Kent State Career Closet filled the gap for Ms. Newton.

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