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Appearance is paramount in making a good first impression, particularly when looking for employment.
But if you’re between jobs, paying hundreds of dollars for a new suit is not always possible.
That’s where Moores Clothing for Men’s annual suit drive comes in.
Through July, the chain collected “gently used” suits from customers in exchange for coupons for 50 per cent off their next purchases.
Then on Thursday, jobseekers were invited to check out the items at a temporary “pop-up” shop inside Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre. About 300 men lined up throughout the day to look through the racks of suits and shirts and tables of shoes and ties and walk away with a free suit.
With the city’s unemployment rate at around 6.1 per cent — slightly lower than the national average of 6.8 per cent — it’s important to have a leg up on the competition and clothing helps, says Rhonda Beauregard, program manager at the Pinecrest Queensway Employment Services Resource Centre, which worked with Moores to co-ordinate Thursday’s distribution.
“There are lots of people in general who don’t necessarily have the money to dress appropriately to go to work or dress appropriately to go to interviews,” said Beauregard, adding that being well-dressed also helps to boost the confidence of the prospective employee.
“It’s very important to walk in with the most amount of confidence that you can have and look the best that you can when you are doing an interview.”
David Currie, 29, is switching fields and seeking communications work.
“It’s a really discouraging job market, especially in an election cycle where we are constantly hearing about the middle class,” he said, trying on a jacket. “And when you are broke, that is a really depressing thing. So in order to be motivated to apply for a job, it is very important to feel good about yourself and clothes do that.”
To gain some job experience, Algonquin College student Byron Senior, 24, volunteered at Thursday’s event, now in its fourth year. He said getting the appropriate clothing for a job interview can be a stress reliever.
“There are a lot of people who can’t afford suits and one of the hardest parts for a job interview is looking good,” said Senior.
Abdul Matteen and Abdul Azizi try on shirts and suits Thursday at the temporary store at Lincoln Fields.
Taxi drivers are among those who know they have to stay ahead of the curve.
Abdul Azizi, 37, who has been living in Ottawa for five years, just started working as a driver with Uber. His goal is to make a “nice impression”on his first day.
“I found a suit and tie,” he said. “I like this because if you go to the mall it’s going to cost $300 or $400.”
pmccooey@ottawacitizen.com
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But if you’re between jobs, paying hundreds of dollars for a new suit is not always possible.
That’s where Moores Clothing for Men’s annual suit drive comes in.
Through July, the chain collected “gently used” suits from customers in exchange for coupons for 50 per cent off their next purchases.
Then on Thursday, jobseekers were invited to check out the items at a temporary “pop-up” shop inside Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre. About 300 men lined up throughout the day to look through the racks of suits and shirts and tables of shoes and ties and walk away with a free suit.
With the city’s unemployment rate at around 6.1 per cent — slightly lower than the national average of 6.8 per cent — it’s important to have a leg up on the competition and clothing helps, says Rhonda Beauregard, program manager at the Pinecrest Queensway Employment Services Resource Centre, which worked with Moores to co-ordinate Thursday’s distribution.
“There are lots of people in general who don’t necessarily have the money to dress appropriately to go to work or dress appropriately to go to interviews,” said Beauregard, adding that being well-dressed also helps to boost the confidence of the prospective employee.
“It’s very important to walk in with the most amount of confidence that you can have and look the best that you can when you are doing an interview.”
David Currie, 29, is switching fields and seeking communications work.
“It’s a really discouraging job market, especially in an election cycle where we are constantly hearing about the middle class,” he said, trying on a jacket. “And when you are broke, that is a really depressing thing. So in order to be motivated to apply for a job, it is very important to feel good about yourself and clothes do that.”
To gain some job experience, Algonquin College student Byron Senior, 24, volunteered at Thursday’s event, now in its fourth year. He said getting the appropriate clothing for a job interview can be a stress reliever.
“There are a lot of people who can’t afford suits and one of the hardest parts for a job interview is looking good,” said Senior.
Abdul Matteen and Abdul Azizi try on shirts and suits Thursday at the temporary store at Lincoln Fields.
Taxi drivers are among those who know they have to stay ahead of the curve.
Abdul Azizi, 37, who has been living in Ottawa for five years, just started working as a driver with Uber. His goal is to make a “nice impression”on his first day.
“I found a suit and tie,” he said. “I like this because if you go to the mall it’s going to cost $300 or $400.”
pmccooey@ottawacitizen.com
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