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Celebrating Caribbean Women Together

Join us in uplifting each other. Our community supports Caribbean women in achieving their dreams through professional development and collaborative initiatives. Together, we thrive and create meaningful change.

Can we help?

Are you an unemployed woman looking for support getting into work? Give us a call on 020 7288 1770.

We are a UK-wide charity offering free career coaching, interview clothing and interview preparation support to all women who are unemployed or on a zero-hours contract.

We are here to support all women, including transgender women, and non-binary people who feel their gender expression connects with the Smart Works service and wardrobe.

We support women regardless of their unemployment circumstances. Whether you are recently unemployed, coming back to work after a long employment gap or looking for your first ever job, the Smart Works team are here to help you on your journey.

After using our services, 94% of clients feel more confident and 63% get the job within 1 month. You can too.

Career Guidance

Expert advice to navigate your career path.

Workshops and Training

Skill-building sessions for personal and professional growth.

“The team was so friendly and welcoming. They picked out the perfect outfit for me which was bright and fun, and I am eternally grateful. They really calmed me down and helped me practise answering questions so that when I went to the interview the next day, I felt prepared for anything. It’s hard to feel nervous when you are wearing a bright pink leopard print!”

Smart Works client

01.Referral

You will need a referral to access our service. Once we receive your referral, our supportive team will get in touch with you to confirm your appointment details.

02. Interview preparation (Dressing)

You will receive a bespoke, hour-long dressing consultation with two trained volunteers, to find a high-quality interview outfit that will fill you with confidence. This is free of charge and the clothes are yours to keep.

03. Interview preparation (Coaching)

This is followed by a one-to-one 60-minute coaching session with an expert interview coach, where each client receives valuable interview preparation, unlocking her potential and enabling her to succeed at her interview. Each client also receives a free interview guide to take home where they can find additional advice on how to succeed.

04. Second dressing

We are proud that 63% of our clients secure a job within a month of their appointment. Once you get a job, no matter how long ago your appointment was, you are welcome to come back to us for a Second Dressing. In the Second Dressing, you will receive a capsule working wardrobe to get you started at your new workplace.

How our service works

If you have a job interview coming up

Let us help you get the job with our free appointment-based Interview Dressing and Preparation Service.

The Interview Dressing and Preparation Service provides hand-picked interview clothing that suits your style and preferences along with personalised interview coaching.

Do you have a question about accessing our service?

Please give us a call on 020 7288 1770.

Our phone line is open Monday to Friday 9 – 5 p.m.