Career Closet

Need professional attire for an internship or job interview? The Career Closet provides free clothing to help NJIT students look and feel their best.

 

Career Closet

Career Closet Information

The NJIT Career Closet is a new space operated by the Office for Student Involvement and Leadership, which opened in September 2024. Our goal is to help all members of the highlander community who are in need of professional clothing for interviews, internships or jobs. All students must schedule an appointment through PantrySoft and bring a phsycial NJIT ID to visit the space.

The Career Closet is located on the 4th floor of the Campus Center in Room 478. All students must schedule an appointment through PantrySoft and bring a phsycial NJIT ID to visit the space. For additional questions, contributions or inquiries, please contact the Office for Student Involvement and Leadership at 973.596.3693 or by emailing foodpantry@njit.edu

During the school year the space is open the same hours as the Food Pantry. Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Daniel Waffenfeld, Assistant Director, Office for Student Involvement and Leadership

waff@njit.edu I 973-596-3606

Donations

If you are interested in contributing to the Career Closet, items can be directly donated to Campus Center Room 480 during operational hours or in the drop-off bin outside of the Office for Student Involvement, Campus Center Room 485. Although our primary focus is professional clothing, if you have winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves we will accept them.

All Items should be clean, gently used or in new condition. Please note that all donations will be placed on the Career Closets shelves to support those in need. Your thoughtful contributions ensure that we can maintain a welcoming, functional, and organized environment for those we serve.​ 

If you cannot donate any kind of clothing, then you are welcome to donate to our Career Closet campaign here. All proceeds are used towards purchasing these items for our NJIT students in need.

Although all donations are greatly appreciated we DO NOT accept the following donations

We would like to thank the following organizations for their contributions, donations, and support to our space:
  • Office for Student Involvement and Leadership
  • Career Development Services I Bechtel Infrastructure 
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life I Office of Dean of Students
  • Division of Student Affairs I Office of Residence Life 
  • Peer Wellness Coaching Team I Health Services