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When looking for a job, making a strong first impression is critical during the interview process. Unfortunately, many people don’t have the resources or coaching to look their very best. That’s where ClothingWorks comes in.
ClothingWorks uses community support, such as donations of high quality clothing as well as the skills and time of dedicated staff and volunteers, to give job seekers clothing and confidence to make the best possible first impression with prospective employers.
Promoting economic independence of people by providing professional attire, a network of support and the tools to foster confidence and achievement in work and life.
Established in 1998, ClothingWorks has been a valued resource in the community, assisting over 10,000 individuals. Hosted by Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes since 2014, ClothingWorks depends on the support of donors, volunteers and community partners.
In order to refer a job seeker to the ClothingWorks program at Goodwill, your agency must be a referral partner. Not a referral partner yet? Please connect with us!
After the referral is made, please contact ClothingWorks to schedule your appointment with our style consultant. Call 519-850-9000 or e-mail info@clothingworks.ca.
At the appointment, the ClothingWorks' style consultant will meet with each individual to discuss clothing needs, perform measurements, and present properly fitted items. The goal is to meet the style needs of the ClothingWorks participant, with our style consultant offering expert advice to boost each individual's presentation and improve job success.
The job seeker is now completely outfitted and will be able to go into the job interview or workplace with more confidence and make a better first impression.
There are currently 55 agencies across London, Strathroy and Woodstock that can refer to the ClothingWorks program at Goodwill.
Are you an agency partner that works with an individual who needs interview clothing? Click here to make a referral.
Does your agency want to be a referring partner to ClothingWorks? Please contact us.
Interview clothing donations are always welcome to provide a constant flow of inventory to meet client needs.
On average, the cost to assist one person with the essential start-up necessities is $90. Personal and corporate monetary donations to ClothingWorks are a great way to give someone a hand up, as opposed to a hand-out (taxable receipt will be issued).
Placing clothing racks and signage at an event or office provides an opportunity for everyone to clean out their closets and support job seekers who need interview clothing.
Investing your time is an excellent way to help ClothingWorks. As one of our amazing volunteers, you might help with events, with donation drives, sorting and merchandising, or working with our clients as a volunteer consultant.
Thank you so much to Dillon Consulting who held a donation drive for ClothingWorks. Their office dropped off a van load of professional clothing for our program, along with $500 worth of new underwear, socks and nylons! All donations outfit London job seekers who need a boost. THANK YOU!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the ClothingWorks team!
September is an exciting and transitional time. Job interviews can happen all the time but the start of the fall is a great time to refresh and go over how to dress for an interview.
Join us at the ClothingWorks Fall Sale on Saturday, September 29 at the Goodwill Centre (main lobby) in London! New and gently worn men’s and ladies casual, formal, vintage & designer, accessories + all season will be available. Speciality items are also available for purchase. Help support our program! The ClothingWorks Sale is open to the public, so stop by and grab some amazing finds!
Summer feels like it has not been here long enough but somehow we are now firmly in the middle of August. Once August is here,we begin the transition into the fall. The beginning of fall reminds me of new years. As the seasons change, it allows us to have some time to reflect on what we want to achieve in the coming months. It’s a fresh start and our wardrobe can reflect that. I don’t believe that for every new season you have to completely redo your wardrobe. All you need is some new inspiration to rework pieces you already have. There are five different styles that you have experiment with. You might find one that really fits with your style, or maybe you want to try out something new. I hope these styles inspire your fall wardrobes. Please comment what you are looking forward to trying.
In previous blog posts I talked about style and having a personal style. In this post I want to expand on this idea because it can be a daunting task to figure out what you like. Sometimes you can have an idea in your head and when it comes to trying it on, it just doesn’t work or fit right. A great starting point is looking at your body and seeing if it fits into a body type. Now when it comes to body types, I really want to stress that there is absolutely no one “perfect” type. These are merely suggestion on what can feel good and enhance what you already have.
Have you ever walked to your closet, opened it up and all you could think is “I have nothing to wear.” If this thought process is happening daily perhaps you are in a style rut. A style rut occurs when you are no longer inspired or excited to style yourself. If you wear something that makes you feel good, then it can help you feel better. Even if you feel nervous inside, wearing clothes that make you feel confident can help you fake it till you make it. The act of dressing can become a ritual of self-love. It doesn’t have to be stressful or make you feel bad about yourself.
