OHIO Zanesville Cats Career Closet
in the Bobcat Resource Center
OHIO Zanesville Cats' Career Closet
Bobcat Resource Center
Elson Hall | Room 226
What is the Cats' Career Closet?
The Bobcat Resource Center houses many resources for our campus students. The Career Closet provides students with business professional and business casual clothes for interviews, career fairs, formal events or any career-related function, both on and off campus.
The Cats' Career Closet provides access to a range of clothing items, including suits, dresses, shoes, and accessories, allowing every Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University student and alumni to present themselves in a professional and confident manner.
The goal of the OHIO Zanesville Cats' Career Closet is to remove financial barriers that may prevent students with a need from looking and feeling their best during the internship and job search process. We feel it is important to put your best foot forward as you embark on a job search and are working towards your career goals.
Sizes and Availability
We aim to provide a variety of sizes and styles, but due to limited resources, we cannot guarantee the availability of all sizes and styles.
Accessibility
The Cats' Career Closet is open to all currently enrolled Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University students or alumni. The items are FREE of charge and do not need to be returned.
Students can visit the Career Closet by connecting with Career Development Coordinator, Summer Jacobs.
Make a Donation
Help OHIO Zanesville students put their best foot forward by donating your professional clothing. Donations of new or lightly used, modern, professional clothes and accessories can be dropped off at Student Services in Elson Hall.
When donating, please consider the following:
- All clothing must be clean and free of stains, tears, rips, or obvious malfunctions
- The clothing should be of excellent quality and was purchased in the last five years/or is in line with current fashion trends
- Clothing must be professional and interview appropriate
If you would like to donate, please contact sjacobs@ohio.edu. The Cats' Closet will then work with you to collect the clothing or schedule a convenient drop off time.
Current Need
The process of restocking the OHIO Zanesville Cats' Career Closet for the 2025-2026 academic year is now underway. Please consider donating the following items to help OHIO students and alumni enter the workforce with poise and confidence, knowing that they are making a positive and professional first impression.
New or gently used women’s business attire
- Suits and separates (jackets, blazers, pants, skirts, and dresses)
- Collared shirts and blouses in solid colors or with small patterns
- Black or brown simple belts
- Black, brown, or nude closed toes shoes (flat or less than three-inch heels)
- New dress socks
- New sheer or opaque hosiery (tights, pantyhose, nylons) in black or nude
- Fashion scarves
- Handbags in neutral colors
- Generally, items that are no more than five (5) years old and are in good condition
New or gently used men’s business attire
- Suits and separates (jackets, blazers, and pants) in neutral colors (black, navy, gray, khaki)
- Collared shirts in light and non-bold colors, solid or small patterns
- Solid color ties or ties with small patterns
- Black or brown simple belts