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Riding to a job interview

Gixxergirl1000 said:
I used to be a recruiter. My suggestion, to anyone going to a job interview, is to go dressed in as professional a manner as possible. You only get one chance to make a good first impression. You have no way of knowing what the interviewer's views are about motorcycles, so why risk it? Showing up sweaty because you sat in traffic, you're hauling a ton of gear with you and no place to put it, shifting a helmet from one hand to the other so you can shake hands...
Cage it to the interview, and when you get the job, start riding after your first week. Good luck!
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^^^^^This.
 
eltrente said:
Thanks for the responses. Good input. I was planning on locking the gear to the bike somehow, but I hadn't thought about the whole sweat factor. Sounds like I should bite the bullet and take the cage this day

Someone mentioned wearing a suit. The job I am applying for is a security guard position at a large tech firm. I was planning on just wearing a button down shirt and khakis. Would a suit be more appropriate for this position, even though it is not a white-collar type of job?
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Dress to look like the person that works at the job. Has been a rule that worked for at least a couple of people.
 
+1:thumbup if your "employer" is so anal that they have issues with your commuting methods, your soul won't survive there long if they even hire you.

rapidrobbie said:
I've ridden to a few job interviews no problem,gonna do it tomorrow in fact.If an employer has a problem with that,then I don't want the job
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RacerAlx said:
Why would you want a job if you have to hide who you are, wear your gear and be proud, If you don't get the job burn out in front of the joint and give them the one finger salute.
Hope you get the job. cheers alx
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Nobody's hiding anything. The in-your-face flaunting can be interpreted as disrespectful, and it may hurt you.
 
I keep all my "work" outfits in the bags, and change when i get to the office. Leave early and avoid sweating up a storm, change in a local restroom if you have to, brush your hair and stash the gear in your luggage :)

sv2007 said:
If this job involves any customer interaction where you need to dress nicely, then definitely do not ride your MC there. Especially if you're thinking about wearing a suit for the interview. The MC will be such a big negative that it'll be really hard for you to overcome.

If it is just some engineering job, then riding an MC there will just put you in a slight disadvantage and you should be able to overcome that by being better than the other candidates.

I'd recommend you to just drive there. Once hired, you'll know what to do. Basically, if you need to see customers (or interview job candidates :) ), you don't ride there.
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I recently rode to my last job interview (for lack of any other options) and I got the job.

I did have the benefit of being able to change before hand, and leaving my gear in a friends car.

If you don't have to like I did, I wouldn't.
 
eltrente said:
Someone mentioned wearing a suit. The job I am applying for is a security guard position at a large tech firm. I was planning on just wearing a button down shirt and khakis. Would a suit be more appropriate for this position, even though it is not a white-collar type of job?
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Don't wear a suit in this case as that'll make you look way out of place. I think your clothing picks are good. and Good luck!
 
The first thing my boss asked me was what kind of bike do you have, and why didnt you ride it? I agree with the cage for interview though, swallow your pride and get that job son!
 
go look how the other security gaurds dress for work...

some high tech places have them dressed in slacks, shirt, tie, and a blazer to look pleasant for visitors...

it ain't walmart...
 
messy hair, smell like a dead cow (if you wear leathers)

i vote take the Car. :cool
 
go in full leathers and if you don't get the job on the spot do a burnout on his/her desk.:cool
 
eltrente said:
Thanks for the responses. Good input. I was planning on locking the gear to the bike somehow, but I hadn't thought about the whole sweat factor. Sounds like I should bite the bullet and take the cage this day

Someone mentioned wearing a suit. The job I am applying for is a security guard position at a large tech firm. I was planning on just wearing a button down shirt and khakis. Would a suit be more appropriate for this position, even though it is not a white-collar type of job?
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I would swing by a day or two (not on a Friday, as that is frequently "casual day") before the interview, if possible. See what the security guards are wearing. Try to match their appearance... but maybe bump it up a notch. If they've got Khakis and polos, put on a button down shirt. If they're wearing blazers and slacks, though, I'd just go with something similar. You don't want to be too overdressed.

RacerAlx said:
Why would you want a job if you have to hide who you are, wear your gear and be proud, If you don't get the job burn out in front of the joint and give them the one finger salute.
Hope you get the job. cheers alx
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It's not "hiding who you are"- it's about putting your best foot forward, and showing the person who's doing the hiring that 1) you appreciate them taking the time to meet with you, 2) you care enough about getting the job that you're making every effort to be the perfect candidate, 3) you have the social skills to realize that appearance in the workplace does matter, 4) you care about your self and your appearance. To my mind, if someone doesn't care enough about themselves to be well-groomed for a job interview, they sure as hell aren't going to care about the work I'm assigning them...
You only get ONE CHANCE at a First Impression- always make it the best you can.
Lastly- ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS send the person who interviewed you a thank you note! If I had 2 candidates to decide between, and they were both equally qualified & a good match for the department, guess who got the job?
 
You're talking about riding like it's an automatic ticket to looking like crap, and I disagree. You can look like slovenly hell whether you ride to the interview, take a bus, walk, or drive. You can ride a moto and look perfectly turned out if you do it properly.

It's about showing up rested, relaxed, dressed appropriately, and looking neat at the interview, however it works for you to get there initially.
 
Roadstergal said:
You're talking about riding like it's an automatic ticket to looking like crap, and I disagree. You can look like slovenly hell whether you ride to the interview, take a bus, walk, or drive. You can ride a moto and look perfectly turned out if you do it properly.

It's about showing up rested, relaxed, dressed appropriately, and looking neat at the interview, however it works for you to get there initially.
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Actually, my last post had nothing to do with riding to an interview- it was about one's appearance at the job interview. If one can show up looking perfectly turned out after riding in, more power to them. My hair is too long, it gets trashed under a helmet, and I can only imagine the runs I'd get in my nylons trying to get in and out of my leathers! :laughing
Realistically, though, most people don't look as "presentable" after riding as they would if they'd driven in. There are exceptions to everything!
 
Gixxergirl1000 said:
There are exceptions to everything!
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True, it's a crap shoot out there, on occasion.

For Myself being a Machinist, Fabricator, Mechanic (skills entered into to be a biker) My dressing for a job, was my history.

If the interviewer wasn't knocked out by my history, they failed my interview of them :)
 
louemc said:
True, it's a crap shoot out there, on occasion.

For Myself being a Machinist, Fabricator, Mechanic (skills entered into to be a biker) My dressing for a job, was my history.

If the interviewer wasn't knocked out by my history, they failed my interview of them :)
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:thumbup
 
I had an interview in the south bay last month. I actually rented a car because I was wearing a suit and tie.

If you get the job, I would say start riding in on day 1.
 
Ok so Eltrente wear the Armani then do the burn out, extra points for class... (only to be outdone buy the naked burnout) Gixxergirl1000 has your best interests at heart take heed.
Good Hunting, like racing see yourself succeeding it makes all the difference, and breath mints. Cheers alx
 
Gixxergirl1000 said:
I used to be a recruiter. My suggestion, to anyone going to a job interview, is to go dressed in as professional a manner as possible. You only get one chance to make a good first impression. You have no way of knowing what the interviewer's views are about motorcycles, so why risk it? Showing up sweaty because you sat in traffic, you're hauling a ton of gear with you and no place to put it, shifting a helmet from one hand to the other so you can shake hands...
Cage it to the interview, and when you get the job, start riding after your first week. Good luck!
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hmmm.... this really depends on the job

I just got hired and I did the whole dress up routine for the first few days, until the ceo pulled me aside and said... hey bud I know you are new here but... do NOT dress better than me... that means JEANS... JEANS....

and then he went off about how amazing sour skittles were

this is a startup and it is super cool... you do not want to read the list of perks they offer...

but back to topic... find out more about the company and then dress accordingly... if it is a laid back sartup, maybe jeans and a button up are ok
 
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