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  1. 04-29-2011, 07:47 AM #1
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    Appropriate Interview Attire: LBS edition

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    I applied to the LBS on a whim. They want to interview me. What the heck do you wear to an interview at a bike shop? Jeans and a t-shirt seems too casual, but it's not like a suit is appropriate either.

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  2. 04-29-2011, 07:53 AM #2
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    Dressy/business casual? I think I'd do dress pants with a nice top or sweater...dress casual shoes...?
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    Agree, business casual, but not TOO casual.

    After you get the job, then you can bust out the jeans and Twin Six T-Shirts!

    Btw: which one?? I know you are close to two of the local places.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zoom-zoom View Post
    Dressy/business casual? I think I'd do dress pants with a nice top or sweater...dress casual shoes...?
    And show up on your bike! Grease on the pant leg might be a plus.

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  5. 04-29-2011, 08:18 AM #5
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    I think it depends on the position you're interviewing for. If it's wrenching, jeans would be fine (and an event T would be a bonus ). If it's sales or service writing, more towards business casual - but I'd make sure it's something you can ride in, and that you wouldn't be afraid to get dirty, in any case. It might could depend on the shop, too - what do current employees wear to work?
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  6. 04-29-2011, 08:48 AM #6
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    Nice jeans, closed-toe shoes, and a collared shirt. Very often, that's the required dress code for the non-mechanic employees. Khakis/chinos if you want to kick it up a notch.
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    Whatever you wear Owlie, best of luck for getting the job.

    Don't forget to let us all know how you did.

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    Awesome! Good luck!

    Having been working PT at an LBS for almost a year (minus the Jan - Feb dead time) I'd agree with Becky. Definitely neat, clean, non-wrinkly...and if sales position I'd lean towards the khakis-type bottoms even though my work "uniform" is jeans or long shorts w/ the shop collared shirt...
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    I can't help with clothes suggestions, other than definitely something you can ride in or work in, but Good Luck with the interview!
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    Good luck!

    What do the shop sales staff wear? Take a cue from that and maybe go up one notch.

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  11. 04-29-2011, 10:21 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by out_spokin' View Post
    Having been working PT at an LBS for almost a year (minus the Jan - Feb dead time) I'd agree with Becky.

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    Once when I was stewing about what to wear for an interview, Brewer advised me, "Wear a bra."

    It made me laugh and not worry so much.

    Good luck!
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    I would say dress for the position that you are applying for. Look like you belong there!
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    Quote Originally Posted by malkin View Post
    Once when I was stewing about what to wear for an interview, Brewer advised me, "Wear a bra."

    It made me laugh and not worry so much.

    Good luck!
    My bf would advise the opposite.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NbyNW View Post
    I would say dress for the position that you are applying for. Look like you belong there!
    I agree with this! And of course, good luck
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