Job Interview

[BenZXR]

I have a part time job interview at a garden centre (Don't laugh)

The only way I have of getting there would be on my bike. Obviously I will be wearing my trusty alpinestars gear. Do you think this would affect my job, not wearing smart trousers/shirt? I really don't wanna have to get there, take my gear off then ask them to put it somewhere.
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CBT 03/10/12 | Theory 11/01/13 | Mod 1 16/01/13 | Mod 2 18/01/13
Current: Suzuki GSXR600 00'.
Old: Peugeot Speedfight 56', Kawasaki ZXR400 51'.

[kawakid]

I wouldn't go on a bike tbh. Go on the bus, get a taxi.

Turn up smart, turn up early. Read up on the company before you go, don't be cocky.
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I've a twin and a 4.

[_Troy_]

I have to agree. I've an interview on Wednesday, and there is no way I'm taking my bike. I'll be going on the train and turning up smart.
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650

[Alpha-9]

wear a suit under some textiles and put the textiles in a bag when you get there

simples
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Fzr-600 1999

[herulach]

+1 on no bike and/or suit under textiles (it needs to be a suit as your shirt sleeves will be creased to fuck).

When you get teh job by all means turn up on the bike. I imagine garden centre uniform is going to by black trouser + polo shirt, so should be fine under textiles. You need an alternate plan for when its pissing with snow though.
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YBR 125>FZS600

[Derivative]

[BenZXR]

Not sure I would be earning 10k a year on a part time garden centre job.

And I'm not complaining about riding the bike there long term, I would love that. Just for the interview, don't wanna seem a state.
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CBT 03/10/12 | Theory 11/01/13 | Mod 1 16/01/13 | Mod 2 18/01/13
Current: Suzuki GSXR600 00'.
Old: Peugeot Speedfight 56', Kawasaki ZXR400 51'.

[Derivative]

[BenZXR]

Smart trousers and shirt?
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CBT 03/10/12 | Theory 11/01/13 | Mod 1 16/01/13 | Mod 2 18/01/13
Current: Suzuki GSXR600 00'.
Old: Peugeot Speedfight 56', Kawasaki ZXR400 51'.

[bazza]

[kramdra]

I have been to smart interviews on bike and I think I *looked* ok.
If you have a large topbox, it will fit your jacket/leathers, and you can take smart shoes with you. I personally cba taking shoes. Instead I polish my boots.

Park a little away from the shop so they wont notice you changing. get there early I wouldnt wear a suit jacket for a part time shop job, its a bit ott. Dont take your bike gear in with you.


*but every other aspect was shit*

[toppetsaha]

One word... MANKINI

[Clutchy]

Get there early, stuff in a bag, job done.
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[BenZXR]

[J.M.]

[GaZ]

Just don't turn up in textiles with a cunty attitude and then whinge that the cum coved, tracky wearing poles have got the job.

GaZ

[_Troy_]

The problem as I see it are the helmet and boots. Other stuff can be more easily hidden. Try and find someone to give you a lift, or just fork out for a bus or taxi.

Unfortunately some employers also have negative reactions towards bikes, such as 'he won't be coming to work in the rain', all the way to 'he's a chav and a yob who is only interested in doing wheelies and killing kittens'.

Of course, many others may have positive feelings towards bikers. But I'd simply make sure there was no possible reason for them not to give you the job.
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Current bike: ZX6R J1
Previous bikes: CLR 125 | GS500 | ZX6R G2 | SV650

[dan_flash]

[Ingah]

I've ridden to several interviews on my bike and got the job. However, i have never sat in interview in my textiles, i always take them off and ask politely where to put them / put them in panniers / top box etc.

Why not wear a shirt and trousers under your textiles, and then put your tie on in the car park (out of the way of your interviewer, mind ). There's at least a couple of interviews where i've done that, put my shoes on etc in the car park, and gone in carrying just my helmet whenever possible (although on a few occassions, a bag full of my textiles too) and politely asked where to put it. Sometimes it's been a nice icebreaker.

And whenever possible, got a lift / otherwise avoided going on the bike.
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-- Ingah

[P.]

Jesus, all my interviews were done after I rode to the place.

Textiles. Take them off and put them in a bag, bungee to bike and walk in with trousers, shirt, tie and shoes.

Really not too hard.

[_Troy_]

[Derivative]

Cool related story bro:

Took a call this afternoon inviting me to a job interview.

30 quid return (advance) by train+tube, or 15 quid or so on the bike.

Tempted to take the bike for a jolly, but it's a dark suit and tie deal so probably not quite ideal.

Interview friends.

[G]

[BenZXR]

I now work for the garden centre..
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CBT 03/10/12 | Theory 11/01/13 | Mod 1 16/01/13 | Mod 2 18/01/13
Current: Suzuki GSXR600 00'.
Old: Peugeot Speedfight 56', Kawasaki ZXR400 51'.

[TUG]

Congrats!!!
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Haz ER-5, innit!