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Frugal Family: Dress for Success and Other Deals
Get tips to help with your job hunt and save on business attire during event at Council ReSale shop.
The shop, formerly Council Thrift, in Berkley is planning a event 1-3 p.m. Sept. 13. This will be the fourth time the Jewish Vocational Services and the National Council of Jewish Women has put on the event, which offers job seekers free tips on interviews and resumes from career experts, plus extra discounts on interview attire and accessories.
Merchandise retail director Robert Lebow said he expects about 30 attendees. The event is open to people of all faiths, he said, and no registration is necessary.
"This is a great event," Lebow said.
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It offers the perfect opportunity for those job hunting and those wanting to advance in their current jobs to learn how to better present themselves, he said.
Along with tips and presentations, hair and makeup advice also will be given. Women's and men's apparel, including suits, ties and belts, will be marked down, Lebow said.
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"Just show up," he said, "and get the whole shmear."
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Be sure to check with these merchants for additional details.
Deal: During the free Dress for Success event, suits, shoes, briefcases and other work-related apparel and accessories will be marked down.
Good: 1-3 p.m. Sept. 13
Deal: Buy one book at regular price, get one from the sale section for free. New titles in the shop include Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knit One Knit All and Little Red in the City by Ysolda Teague.
Good through: Sept. 11 or while supplies last
Deal: Catch the final Sunday brunch Sept. 11 before . Adults eat for $10.99, diners younger than 12 for $5.95 and diners younger than 4 enjoy a complimentary brunch.
Good: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday
Deal: Back to School Sale: Films that regularly cost $9.95 will be marked down to $7.95 and movies regularly priced at $7.95 will be marked down to $5.95. Some videos regularly priced at $7.95 will be two for $11.
Good: Sept. 16-17
Hogger's
Deal: Children eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
Good: Wednesdays
