As more and more women seek jobs, one Grand Rapids organization has a waiting list for its free clothing and wardrobe advice for job interviews. Low-income women can put together an entire clothing package including shoes and accessories, no matter what type of job they're going for.
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Tammy Gaultney took her first step toward a new job by trading in her high-top sneakers for a classic pair of black leather pumps. As one of thousands of West Michigan job hunters, she knows she must stand out in a crowd of applicants.
For that kind of help, the 39-year-old Grand Rapids resident turned to the Working Women's Career Closet, 678 Front Ave. NW.
Part of the Women's Resource Center, the volunteer organization offers professional wardrobe advice and clothing to low-income women who cannot afford to buy outfits and accessories for interviews.
These days, the service is in heavy demand, with the waiting list running three weeks long unless an interview crops up more quickly.
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