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03-13-2006, 04:46 PM
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redefined
Join Date: Sep 2004
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I Have an Interview!
Greetings all:
I would like to announce that I have an interview at a gym in NYC for a position as personal trainer. I have a friend that works at one of them (there are 4) he said that I have a good shot at getting a job here. The best part is that they help you get certified (ACSM) with lots of prep work. I called the hiring manager today and I am going in to meet him next Monday at 6PM. The gym is called Definitions.
If any of you who are either in the fitness field or just anyone in general would offer suggestions on my interview it would be much appreciated. |
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03-13-2006, 04:52 PM
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Outdoor Guru
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Wow, that place seems pricey to me. Probably a New York thing. Congrats and good luck on the interview.
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03-13-2006, 04:54 PM
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redefined
Join Date: Sep 2004
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ODB:
$90 for a 1 hour session
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03-13-2006, 05:07 PM
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I think, therefore I post
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Little Rock, AR
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Looks like a great place Keith. May I say that I am jealous that you get to work in an environment like that in the city that never sleeps! How cool is that?
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03-13-2006, 05:19 PM
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redefined
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JP:
Would you mind taking a peek at my resume (if you've got the time - I know you're catching up on sleep since the forum is up now)? If you can great, if not it's cool too!
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- By the way I'm thinking of going in business casual (slacks, dress shirt, no tie). Thoughts?
- Also any type of questions I should look out for?
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03-13-2006, 05:25 PM
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Plaid Shorts Rule!
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Congrats, Keith. Good luck on getting the job!
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03-13-2006, 05:25 PM
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Fit Chick
Join Date: May 2005
Location: PA
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Looks awesome Keith. Don't have much advice to offer except to go in with a positive attitude. I've always gotten the jobs I've applied for and most of it was from belief in myself and my abilities, and being confident.
Good luck!
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03-13-2006, 05:30 PM
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redefined
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Tracy:
Did you get my email? Did it help? PM/IM me and let me know...
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03-13-2006, 06:14 PM
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I think, therefore I post
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Little Rock, AR
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Originally Posted by Keith S.
JP:
Would you mind taking a peek at my resume (if you've got the time - I know you're catching up on sleep since the forum is up now)? If you can great, if not it's cool too!
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- By the way I'm thinking of going in business casual (slacks, dress shirt, no tie). Thoughts?
- Also any type of questions I should look out for?
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Send me an email... I will be glad to take a look at it.
Business casual for a personal trainer interview is good. Just make sure that it is nice biz casual. Something really simple and basic, like black slacks that are tailored. Not khakis!
Conservative black dress shoes with a matching belt, and a dress shirt with no tie, but a t-shirt underneath.
This shoe is a definite yes!
THIS one is really slick, but I couldn't get the image to show up.
THIS is NOT a good dress shoe.
Little things count in a big way. Make sure you clothes aren't rumpled, make sure you don't have stains or threadbare anything. Make sure that your pants aren't too big and bunched up by your belt. Make sure your shoes are polished, face shaved, non-offensive cologne. Make sure that you're well-rested and fresh-faced with a little color.
These all sound nit-picky, but if you want to make a solid impression, the devil is in the details. Plus you will feel more confident so you will be "in the zone" and you'll blow their doors off! Keep in mind that they are looking for someone who knows how to cater to their clientele, so you better come looking like their clientele.
Send that resume.
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www.jpfitness.com
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"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
-Mark Twain
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03-13-2006, 06:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
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K, I never met you in person so...make sure you make eye contact, smile, give a firm hand shake and if you get nervous, don't panic. If you feel they are noticing you nervous, make a little joke like "I'm not nervous, just excited to be here!"
Be friendly and keep a professional appearance, treat them like you would treat a client. Good luck!!!
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03-13-2006, 06:54 PM
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Mountain Flower Lady
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Near Montréal, Québec
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SMILE 
and keep all your friends at JPFitness in the back of your mind.. we're there with you !
and as I said to my fencers before competitions..
It's not luck.. you've got what it takes!
but well.. good luck anyways :-) |
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03-13-2006, 09:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Good luck to ya Keith!
Go for the nice business casual but if you have questions call and ask them. I usually wear ties to interviews, the last time the person hiring me told me I looked great but hoped I had normal clothing to wear, the interview before that they guy (director of a hospital) said "I hope this is the only time you wear ties, I never wear them". Since then it's been nice khakis and button ups or jears with Vans or shorts with sandals.
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03-13-2006, 09:49 PM
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Master of my domain
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
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Great news, Keith. I used to hire a bit of people. Dress nicely. Show sincere interest (you wouldn't be there otherwise, right?). And just be yourself.
Good luck!
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03-13-2006, 10:19 PM
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Super Mod
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Japan
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good luck, be yourself, relax and you will be fine.
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After all, diamonds are a girl's best friend…
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03-13-2006, 10:39 PM
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redefined
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Thanks for all the kind words guys. I will be going over some things to wear and asking more advice about this. But until then keep the current advice coming!
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03-14-2006, 12:12 AM
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Chick Magnet
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Minnesota
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Good luck Keith!
I have always dressed pretty casual to interviews, polos and khakis, but then again I live in a relativly crappy area and the gyms I work at aren't as nice as yours looks.
For the interview, if they start talking to you about training, answer questions honestly but don't trash on other training ideas. You never know if the guy hiring you still loves bodypart splits or unstable surface training.
Also, a gym isn't the place to be modest. You are a salesman, and being confidant is a good thing both at the interview and when you are training/selling training is a good thing. Its something I have had to work on a lot. Don't be ashamed to let them know how much you know and how well you would do at the job.
Kick ass sir.
Danny
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03-14-2006, 07:39 AM
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Prime Motivator
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Stewartstown, PA
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Keith,
I hope all goes well today. You have gotten some pretty good advice. Be yourself and you should have no problem at all.
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03-14-2006, 11:34 AM
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Resident Business/Marketing Guru
Join Date: Jul 2004
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It is always better to be over dressed than under.
Good luck!
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03-14-2006, 11:35 AM
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Power to the pedals!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: City of Broad Shoulders
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No advice beyond what has been given, other than 'be confident'. Best of luck!!
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