Appropriate Interview Attire: LBS edition

[Owlie]

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.

Suggestions?

[zoom-zoom]

Dressy/business casual? I think I'd do dress pants with a nice top or sweater...dress casual shoes...?

[Roadtrip]

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.

Shannon

[Pax]

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.

[OakLeaf]

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?

[Becky]

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.

[ClockworkOrange]

Whatever you wear Owlie, best of luck for getting the job.

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

...................afterthought, make sure you have an oily chain mark on your leg.