Pashley26 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) Hi guy's, just got a phone call and my local bike shop are after me working there.I worked in Cycleworks for 2 years and did really well there. But because they trained me up I don't know what I've missed ?I've sent them my CV which they are impressed with but I think I've forgotten the basics ? Can you just give me some quick tips on "bike related" questions they'll probably ask ? Obviously i'm dressed very smart and i've brushed my pegs and all, it's just the Bike nitty gritty that I might have forgot. Mainly techy stuff involved when selling bikes/parts.I'd breeze through it normally being Mr Cool and all, but I NEED* a job SO* bad otherwise i'm going to loose my flat, so i'm kinda tense !20 Min's to go before I leave, so please help me !!! Cheers !*Words cannot describe how much/serious I mean this ! Edited October 16, 2008 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I know it's no help but can I just say: . That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I know it's no help but can I just say: . That is all.HAHA Cheers big ears ! I'm bricking it, I've been for billions of interviews but this one means SOOOO much to me ! I WANT THIS JOB !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 just chill out and relax. Maybe you should have researched the company a little before hand, but im sure that you can blag that a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Keep it real, and make everything sound as best you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doopdoopbedoop Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Jarrod, if it's a bike shop interview you WILL know the basics when they ask the questions. Be calm, you'll be fine. They might ask you things like sizing, like "what size wheels should a bike for a 12 year old have?" and stuff like that. But if it's only the basics you've forgotten, they are easily learnt again and you can put that across during the interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Are we talking push bike shop? If so I found it helped to express an interest in all types of bike. It's all well and good saying 'yeah I ride trials and can tell you anything you need to know about stupid bikes with no seats' but it's good to be able to say 'but I've also worked on/used roadie's, fixie's, cross country bikes etc and have an interest in cycling in general'. Knowing a little about strange roadie gear shifters etc can't be a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 right cheers guy's ! I know the boss isn't going to be there until 2 so i'm going to leave now to have a quick wander round the shop to gauge there stock and intended market ! So....Chill, Remember to breathe,And remember I don't just like Trials.Ok.I'm off !!!! You'll be the second to know if I get it. Again, thanks guy's ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Keep it real, and make everything sound as best you can.Personally, I wouldnt take advice from this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I wouldnt take advice from this guy.Would anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Keep it real, and make everything sound as best you can.NO WAY?!Personally, i'd go in, make everything fake and do as bad as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCircus Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Keep it real, and make everything sound as best you can.Personally, I wouldnt take advice from this guy.NO WAY?!Personally, i'd go in, make everything fake and do as bad as you can.To be fair this is Pashley26, if anything it's a massively good idea to try and hide his personality not only when speaking at a job interview, but also when talking to people in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 (edited) To be fair this is Pashley26, if anything it's a massively good idea to try and hide his personality not only when speaking at a job interview, but also when talking to people in general.*Return to normal mode.I got the job Edited October 16, 2008 by Pashley26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Well done man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Well done man!Cheers Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Must be stoked, sounds like a great career opportunity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Must be stoked, sounds like a great career opportunity!Yeah ! I'm having a celebratory ruby murray and a few Warfsteiners tonight Cheers Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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