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Dutchess Organization Helps Women 'Dress For Success'
The organization is a local source where women can find the dress attire they need for the career fair or a job interview.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A Dutchess County organization wants to help women prepare for job interviews, including what to wear. Dress for Success Dutchess County hopes to teach job seekers how to dress better at the upcoming HudsonValleyHelpWanted.com Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 28.
“Some job seekers see career fairs as a casual event, or they simply can’t afford professional clothing. First impressions are important and, we want attendees to be able to treat this event just like an interview,” said Noelle Schmidt, career fair coordinator for HudsonValleyHelpWanted.com.
“You only get one chance to make a great impression and you want it to be memorable in the right way,” she said. Schmidt has managed career fairs for HudsonValleyHelpWanted.com for the last seven years.
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Robin Blue-Brown, program director for Dress for Success Dutchess County contacted the job opportunity website with the collaboration idea. They are a local source where women can find the dress attire they need for the career fair or a job interview — from clothing to confidence, according to a spokeswoman.
The local chapter based in Poughkeepsie hopes to spread the word at the career fair about how they can help. They also offer job training and career advice. Men also have options through a Dutchess County-based organization called Suited to Success.
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Job seekers planning to attend the upcoming career fair are encouraged to contact Dress for Success Dutchess County prior to the event to schedule an appointment for guidance. If that’s not possible, they plan to have sample clothing items at the career fair.
More than 50 employers will exhibit at the upcoming career fair at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza in Poughkeepsie. While not required, job seekers may pre-register for the career fair at www.HudsonValleyHelpWanted.com. Pre-registration gets job seekers a free event reminder email plus faster check-in at the event. You can register onsite if you are unable to do so online.
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