Salem State Career Closet

What is the Career Closet?

The Career Closet provides Salem State University students access to new and gently-used career-ready attire. Started in Spring 2020, the Career Closet was an annual event that provided access to more than 6,000 free career-ready attire pieces to 1,000+ students combined. The Career Closet is now a permanent service where students can shop from free career-ready attire during individual shopping appointments!

 

Why should students schedule a Career Closet shopping appointment?

By having the appropriate attire and professional accessories, students can make a lasting impression at networking events and job interviews. The goal is to help our students navigate the job and internship search with confidence, and prepare for events such as the Spring Job and Internship Fair.

Individual Career Closet Shopping Appointments Include:

• Access to new and gently used career-ready attire in all sizes
• A personalized shopping experience with Career Services staff
• The option to try on clothes in our dressing room
• Gender-inclusive attire
• Resources containing affordable ways to build your professional wardrobe
• Information on other important career services

What kinds of items are available?

• Full Suits
• Suit Coats and Jackets
• Pants
• Dresses and Skirts
• Tops
• Sweaters, Cardigans, and Vests
• Shoes
• Professional Accessories
  • New nylons
  • Socks
  • Scarves
  • Ties
  • Belts
  • Jewelry
  • Padfolios
  • Professional bags
  • Purses

All Salem State students may shop from the Career Closet once per semester. Schedule your appointment on Handshake today! 

 

How can I help support this initiative?

Please donate your gently used and career-ready attire to help our Vikings prepare for the job search and interview process! You can also donate to our crowdfunding page to help kickstart the permanent Career Closet. Thank you for your support!

 

Donation Guidelines

We accept new and gently-used, contemporary, ready-to-wear, career-appropriate professional attire in all sizes including: 

• Clothing Hangers
• Full Suits
• Suit Coats and Jackets
• Pants
• Dresses and Skirts
• Tops
• Sweaters, Cardigans, and Vests
• Shoes
• Professional Accessories
  • Brand new nylons
  • Socks
  • Scarves
  • Ties
  • Belts
  • Jewelry
  • Padfolios
  • Professional bags
  • Purses

All career-appropriate clothing donations must be laundered and/or dry-cleaned and ready-to-wear. No donations should need repair.  

 

Donation Collection Box Locations

• Ellison Campus Center, Room 105
• Bertolon School of Business (area below the Student Navigation Center)