The Cardinal Closet, formerly known as Coop’s Closet, opened on Sept. 1 to offer free business attire to students heading to a job interview.
Associate Director of Career Services Latoya Peoples elaborated on the significance of this service being on campus:
“It is important for our students to make a good first impression at a job interview or career fair,” Peoples said. “Professional attire is not always affordable for our students, which is why we have the closet.”
The closet is a tool that students can utilize to expand their opportunities in the workforce.
“It is important to dress for success. Before you have the chance to introduce yourself, an employer has already started forming an impression of you,” Peoples said. “If you present yourself in a professional manner, it will show that you care about the interview and increase your chances of being taken seriously. We also know that when you look good, you feel good.”
Students can take up to three pieces of clothing to own during each visit to the closet. The clothing options include everything from pants, blazers, ties, dresses, shoes and any other business attire necessary for a job interview.
“It is important for our students to make a good first impression at a job interview or career fair,” Peoples said. “Professional attire is not always affordable for our students, which is why we have the closet.”
Apart from clothes, the closet also offers styling advice for job interviews. Social work junior Mikayla Wrobel manages the Cardinal Closet and said there is a variety of attire available to fit many styles.
“I feel really good about the clothing sections. Each part of the closet has different options to pick from,” Wrobel said. “[The clothes] come in all different sizes, so everyone is able to find an outfit when they come into the Cardinal Closet.”
The closet is accessible in Wickes Hall across from the Career Services office in W268. It is open from 8 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Fridays.
“It feels good to be a part of the Cardinal Closet. I have been working on this since January of 2022 and I’m glad to see it all put together and students coming in for professional clothes,” Wrobel said.
The Cardinal Closet is funded through donations from the community, including faculty, students and alumni. The closet accepts gently used clothing and monetary donations. To donate, call 989-964-4954 or email cardinalcloset@svsu.edu.
For more information and styling advice, visit svsu.edu/careerservices.
“We wanted to provide professional clothing to students to help them as they prepare for their next opportunity,” Peoples said. “Whether it is a job interview, career fair or first day on the job, we are here for you.”
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