Trying to find just the right look for that job interview….Need a shirt or pants for your first day on the job….

The BCDM Family Renewal Center Clothes Closet might have just what you need...

Clothing for FRC men, women and children of all sizes includes:

Professional Clothing for interviews (suits, ties, etc)

Casual wear (shirts, jeans)

Women's dresses

Shoes

Various children's clothing

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Girl Scout Gold Award Project

Hi, my name is Megan. I am a high school senior and a Girl Scout from Troop 810 of the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas.  I have been very lucky to be working with BCDM for my Gold Award Service Project.  The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn.  (It is equivalent to the Boy Scout Eagle Award.)

With a grant received from the Myra Strafford Pryor Charitable Trust, BCDM has asked me to help convert 600 sq ft of a storage building into a Clothes Closet, so their clients can find the right clothes to make a good impression in their job interviews and at their work places.

The reason why I wanted to do this is because I've helped BCDM in the past by collecting school supplies for the kids of Family Renewal Center clients. At Christmas I also help collect Christmas gifts for the children. I asked BCDM if they had a project that I could help them with for my Gold Award Project and they gave me the idea of the clothes closet.

I hope many people will benefit from the clothes they receive from here and that these clothes will help them feel successful and confident in their new jobs.  

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Attire for Hire success tips....

                                                        Make sure you have:                   

      · clean and polished conservative dress shoes                              

      · well-groomed hairstyle                                 

      · cleaned and trimmed fingernails                                 

      · minimal cologne or perfume                                 

      · no visible body piercing beyond conservative ear piercings for    

      · well-brushed teeth and fresh breath                                 

      · no gum, candy, smoking cigarettes, or other objects in your mouth                                 

      · minimal jewelry

      · cover tattoos

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Tips for Interview

Preparation:

· Learn about the organization/company.

· Have a specific job or jobs in mind.

· Review your qualifications for the job.

· Be ready to briefly describe your experience.

· Practice an interview with a friend or relative.  

The interview:

· Greet him or her with a firm handshake.

· Use good manners with everyone you meet.

· Relax and answer each question concisely.

· Use proper English—avoid slang.

· Be cooperative and enthusiastic.

· Use body language to show interest.

· Ask questions about the position and the organization.

· Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands.

· Send a short thank you note following the interview.  

Information to bring to an interview:

· Social Security card.

· Government-issued identification.

· Resume or application.

· References.

· Transcripts. 

* Source:  US  Department of Labor, Occupational  Outlook Handbook.

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Want to Donate??

Items needed include:

Black or brown pants, suit jackets, collared shirts (especially white), belts, black or brown shoes, 

and work boots .

Emergency Needs:

Housewares, Linens, &

 Small Appliances

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