Job interviews

[clonak]

Just curious as to how many people have gone to job interviews on your bike. Also wondering what you did once you get there in regards to your gear.

I currently only have the bike at the moment, which isnt a bad thing, and looking for work. So I am going to have to take the bike, I am just not sure wether I want to just ride there in my good clothes, or put my gear over the top and try taking it off when I am there. Maybe they;ll like a good strip show... lol. Theres also the problem of me sweating like hell as soon as I put all my gear on...

[jasonu]

Just curious as to how many people have gone to job interviews on your bike. Also wondering what you did once you get there in regards to your gear.

I currently only have the bike at the moment, which isnt a bad thing, and looking for work. So I am going to have to take the bike, I am just not sure wether I want to just ride there in my good clothes, or put my gear over the top and try taking it off when I am there. Maybe they;ll like a good strip show... lol. Theres also the problem of me sweating like hell as soon as I put all my gear on...

Don't do it. They will think you are a rapist who will be always on acc for falling off your death machine.

[98tls]

Nope:bash::bash:there was so much to say but:shutup::bash:

[unstuck]

Depends what sort of job you are going for. Most of the jobs I have applied for I dress as though I am ready to start NOW.:Punk:

[caspernz]

Depends on the job buddy...I've gone to interviews (well, pre-employment chats really) in leathers, but when you work in my industry that's not gonna raise any eyebrows.

So work it out for yourself, if that first impression is what you're worried about, borrow a car or take the bus maybe? No pretty way to don trou/shirt/tie under any bike gear really...

[huff3r]

I went to my Airforce job interview on the bike, wore a suit under my gear, and just ditched the gear in the top-box, strapped the helmet to the seat and off I went. I got the job too, so can't have been too bad. (Not that I stayed long :facepalm: )

[hayd3n]

ive always showed up on my bike,
if my employer dosent like bikes
i dont think ill get along with them,
their loss

[Oakie]

Then last interview I had I took the bike because that's my commute vehicle. When arranging the interview time I told the (female) interviewer not to be scared about the biker who rolled up at that time because that'll be me. This meant that she knew in advance so it was not a surprise. I got that job which means that I am now the interviewer and I can tell you there is nothing wrong with doing something that makes the interviewer remember you. Arriving in full bike gear will acheive that.

Oh ... nice ride to the interview with plenty of time to toodle around left me nice and relaxed. That helps.

Take the bike and use it to give you an advantage over the other interviewees. Important thing though is don't be just a biker. Show that your interests go beyond that. We don't like one dimensional people.

Oh, me? Suit under bike jacket and pants. Nice shoes in the bag to swap for the bike boots.

Good luck.

[Coolz]

I did the rounds of all the companies in Whangarei with trucks a while ago. Just wore my interview clothes, jacket,gloves and helmet. Stashed the gloves under the seat, locked the helmet to the bike and carried my Dririder jacket. Didn't get any funny looks or unfavorable coments. No jobs going at the moment but left my cv and a couple seemed genuine about getting in touch if something came up.

[clonak]

Then last interview I had I took the bike because that's my commute vehicle. When arranging the interview time I told the (female) interviewer not to be scared about the biker who rolled up at that time because that'll be me. This meant that she knew in advance so it was not a surprise. I got that job which means that I am now the interviewer and I can tell you there is nothing wrong with doing something that makes the interviewer remember you. Arriving in full bike gear will acheive that.

Oh ... nice ride to the interview with plenty of time to toodle around left me nice and relaxed. That helps.

Take the bike and use it to give you an advantage over the other interviewees. Important thing though is don't be just a biker. Show that your interests go beyond that. We don't like one dimensional people.

Oh, me? Suit under bike jacket and pants. Nice shoes in the bag to swap for the bike boots.

Good luck.

If only you were going to be my interviewer for every job lol. I was thinking of mentioning I will be turning up on the bike as its my only transport. I can get my gear over normal clothes pretty easily, I would do it when I took the bike to work so I didnt have to change, just take gear off. But theres the whole hopping around trying to gets the boots off, then pants off, forgetting the jacket is zipped to the pants. I am probably just over thinking everything as I always do.

Have to work on actually getting some interviews first. Had 1 so far out of 15 applications. :S

[mashman]

Yup, just about all of them. Shoes and tie in the bag. Get there 15 minutes early. Change. Leave the gear at reception, then go use my natural talents to fuck up the interview.

[Oakie]

I was thinking of mentioning I will be turning up on the bike as its my only transport. :S

Nah. Saying that it's your only transport sounds apologetic and that you don't have a choice. Puts you on the back foot. Just say you'll be turning up on your bike and give the impression 'I bike because goddamit ... I want to!' Give the impression that you control your life, it doesn't control you. Quite often it's those little impressions you make that can make the difference.

Oh, and ha ha, I have been known to give a couple of KBers some paid employment in the past.

[Dogboy900]

An old GF of mine got a particular job BECAUSE she showed up on a bike!

She pulled up outside, took off her bike gear and stowed it on the bike because she thought it might disadvantage her. The interviewer was watching out of the window and had always wanted to buy a bike but never had because of children, wife, money etc. Half the interview was asking her about her little GN and then just making sure she could actually do the job when it was offered.

Not likely to be a disadvantage and may prove to be an advantage. Just make sure you show up on time including changing if required.

[ducatilover]

Yup, just about all of them. Shoes and tie in the bag. Get there 15 minutes early. Change. Leave the gear at reception, then go use my natural talents to fuck up the interview.

:facepalm::laugh: You're related to me then? Fuck.

[mashman]

:facepalm::laugh: You're related to me then? Fuck.

YAY... I have a sister :eek:... although every now and then you meet them employers who don't mind employing the hungover arse who has just answered a dislike question with "interviewers who ask the same fuckin question in several different ways" (or words to that affect, certainly may have been another F, potentially a B and maybe a C in there, I was very hungover).

[R650R]

Got job at major trucking company after turning up on my GSXR750, but the manager was a bike nut and raced an RGV in 250 production class. We actually talked about bike crashes/time off etc as I used to doa bit of clubmans racing at the time, he said Rugby players were the worst, they were always banged up and off on acc. A close second behind them were the resident alcoholics... but thats another story...

[Grubber]

I got job at a medium sized trucking company and i arrived for interview on a Harley with all the dirty leathers about 12 years ago etc.
I'm now the Manager and i race a triumph and ride another triumph. The company sponsors me...how great is that!:woohoo:

[bosslady]

Hmm I wouldn't be impressed if an interviewee turned up in full gear, I'd think it unprofessional and think they don't take it seriously. I'd stow your gear on your bike if possible or at the very least take it off and carry it in with you. Boots I'd not be worried about. Make sure you fix your helmet hair though, face not sweaty and give yaself a spray of deody.

[george formby]

An old GF of mine got a particular job BECAUSE she showed up on a bike!

She pulled up outside, took off her bike gear and stowed it on the bike because she thought it might disadvantage her. The interviewer was watching out of the window and had always wanted to buy a bike but never had because of children, wife, money etc. Half the interview was asking her about her little GN and then just making sure she could actually do the job when it was offered.

Not likely to be a disadvantage and may prove to be an advantage. Just make sure you show up on time including changing if required.

This.

To anybody not living in a furrow your ability to ride, get organised, be presentable against the odds etc is usually a positive thing. Your a bit outside the square & that is quite often appealing to employers. Lots of drones out their. Riding a bike has helped gain me employment in the past too. Rocking up to an interview in the snow 10 minutes early blew a boss away. All but one of the interviewees called to say they could not make it because of road conditions. I did feel like a knob taking those 10 minutes to get out of my one piece suit & multi layers, though.

[bosslady]

what kind of jobs are you going for in which part of Auckland?

[Flip]

It would only matter to me if you turned up with a patch.

I don't work in an office so as long as you are clean and tidy it doesn't matter what you wear. The fact that you ride, or did ride to the interview shows that you are pasionate about some thing and thats a good, but its not the bee all and end all. Saying that as an engineering manager turn up on say a BSA sloper and you have the job.

My current employer is not happy that I ride, mostly because the bosses brother was killed on a bike.

[clonak]

what kind of jobs are you going for in which part of Auckland?

Almost anything thats interesting, anywhere really. Even keen to get out of Auckland, but noone out of town seems to take my applications seriously.




My current employer is not happy that I ride, mostly because the bosses brother was killed on a bike.

Thats another thing I am worried about, everyony knows someone thats died on a motorbike. And voices their opinions about it loudly. Sadly they dont raise the same awearness of people that die in cars....

[bosslady]

Almost anything thats interesting, anywhere really. Even keen to get out of Auckland, but noone out of town seems to take my applications seriously.



Thats another thing I am worried about, everyony knows someone thats died on a motorbike. And voices their opinions about it loudly. Sadly they dont raise the same awearness of people that die in cars....

define interesting? supermarket checkout boy? powerful CEO? lol

[clonak]

define interesting? supermarket checkout boy? powerful CEO? lol


I have no idea. Thought it would be easier to work out once I left work, but its not. Kind of a stupid idea in hindsight really. Leave a stable job to try chase the dream. The dream of what though. But if I stayed, I would never have left. And still be miserable. Atleast now I can sleep into 10 every morning.

[bosslady]

I have no idea. Thought it would be easier to work out once I left work, but its not. Kind of a stupid idea in hindsight really. Leave a stable job to try chase the dream. The dream of what though. But if I stayed, I would never have left. And still be miserable. Atleast now I can sleep into 10 every morning.

what field you looking at? retail? manufacturing? trades?

[sugilite]

Would prob help to mention it when you accept the interview. My sister turned up to a interview on her 1250 bandit for a 2IC job with a major govt department, and got the job. So it can be done.

[unstuck]

One sure fire way of getting what you want out of life, is to know what you want. If you dont know what you want, you will end up in some mundane job, with mundane pay, and possibly a mundane social life to boot. Not very appealing really is it, so work out what you would like to do, and then move in that direction.:yes:

[bosslady]

Anyway I'm looking for a storeperson, pays f all but it's a junior position etc. Pm me if you wanna know more and I'll flick you the tm advert link.

[Conquiztador]

I have in my career employed quite a few staff. So here what I can contribute:
- First impression can not be changed later on.
- Attitude, willingness and being prepared weighs highly.
- Do your homework: Know all there is to know about the company. Have intelligent questions ready to ask when it is your time.
- I never employed people who had not completed what they had started. (Courses, diplomas, degrees etc.) The chance that they would do the same when working for me was too high.
- A hobby they were passionate about was a positive. (Motorbike riding IS almost always a hobby) Hobbies are normally expensive and so they needed the income, therefore being less likely to skip days at work.
- Track record of proper work also weighed heavily. And if he/she was not a "job swapper" there was more of a reason to employ him/her.

And one more important thing today: Any prospective employer knowing what they do will check you up on the internet. So before you apply, google your name and read what they will find out about you...

Read all this again and you will see that apart from the hobby comment I could not care less what transport you have. But if you turn up walking, on pushbike, with bus or a mate brings you my first thought is that you are without a license and you have most probably lost in a court case...

[Akzle]

Hmm I wouldn't be impressed if an interviewee turned up in full gear, I'd think it unprofessional and think they don't take it seriously. I'd stow your gear on your bike if possible or at the very least take it off and carry it in with you. Boots I'd not be worried about. Make sure you fix your helmet hair though, face not sweaty and give yaself a spray of deody.

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personal pronouns much?

this is exactly why women shouldn't be allowed out of the kitchen.

[bosslady]

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personal pronouns much?

this is exactly why women shouldn't be allowed out of the kitchen.

If you'd eaten my cooking you'd never imagine saying such a ridiculous thing ;)

[Dangsta]

I'm an HR Manager so have interviewed lots of people for a variety of jobs. I don't think I've ever had a situation where I had two candidates for a role and the choice to employ came down to how they were dressed. That being said, if someone turned up scruffy, it wouldn't necessarily mean they wouldn't get the job (I try not to judge a book by its cover) but it might count against them if they don't have a good reason. The last person I employed turned up a bit scruffy and still got the job over people who turned up in suits. She'd travelled on the bus from Auckland and had slept in her clothes. I knew that so didn't mind so much. Use the fact that you will be in bike gear as an excuse to call the prospective employer before the interview. You want to stand out against the competition so be the guy who calls to let them know that you won't be in a suit because you'll be coming on your bike. That could be an opening to ask a few questions about the job, the company...that kind of stuff. I'd understand and give you brownie points for initiative plus probably chat a bit about whatever you're riding. Good luck.

[FJRider]

At least now I can sleep into 10 every morning.

With that attitude ... it matters little if you ride a motorcycle or not.

Use the motorcycle to go looking for a job. If you E.mail 300 job applications ... you may be lucky to be invited for 10 interviews. Knock on doors with your CV ... better chances of being invited in.

And go dressed for an interview. (Riding gear in a bag left in the outer office)

[Akzle]

If you'd eaten my cooking you'd never imagine saying such a ridiculous thing ;)

beer for you love, highly sporting.

IOU.

[FJRider]

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personal pronouns much?

this is exactly why women shouldn't be allowed out of the kitchen.

Attitudes like that is why some people shouldn't be allowed into the country ...

[superjackal]

As an ex-recruitment professional I can safely say that riding a motorcycle, and making a point of it, will make you stand out from a lot of other candidates. It's good to have something different to remember you for. You could strike it lucky and land an interview with another bike-nut, but it will still come down to personality, team-fit and experience. If you bike there, make sure you're really tidy in the expected job attire as it will show that riding a bike won't be an issue. Take your helmet in or leave it with the receptionist. What a great conversation starter.

At the end of the day, if you don't get the job, it's not you, they did you a favour and there's always another better job around the corner.

[Road kill]

I leave bikes out of job interviews.

I go to job interviews to get the job "anything that could distract from that need not be mentioned.

Bikes are one of those things that could distract.

[Berries]

You're asking on a bike forum so every answer will be biased. As said earlier, first impressions count and for an awful lot of people the first impression of someone in bike gear is not going to be good. That is the reality whether we like it or not. It all depends on the job of course but if I actually wanted it I would leave all my bike gear at home.

[James Deuce]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7aROzLVS58

[clonak]

One sure fire way of getting what you want out of life, is to know what you want. If you dont know what you want, you will end up in some mundane job, with mundane pay, and possibly a mundane social life to boot. Not very appealing really is it, so work out what you would like to do, and then move in that direction.:yes:

I was almost set to try get a plumbing apprenticeship, then I looked on trademe and saw there was heaps more interesting jobs going, so scrapped that and started applying for those instead, hasnt worked out very well so far. But its early days, I have only been looking around for a week now. Something will come up.


With that attitude ... it matters little if you ride a motorcycle or not.

Use the motorcycle to go looking for a job. If you E.mail 300 job applications ... you may be lucky to be invited for 10 interviews. Knock on doors with your CV ... better chances of being invited in.

And go dressed for an interview. (Riding gear in a bag left in the outer office)

I am not overly desperate for a job right at this stage, just trying to relax and have a half decent summer instead of running around like a headless chicken watching life go by. If I havent got anything by the end of this month through advertised jobs, then I'll start door knocking. I have enough behind me to last a fair few months the way I am living at the moment, very minimalisticly. But I need to work other wise I start going stir crazy. And being carless means I cant take the boat out fishing.:angry2:

[James Deuce]

Do the plumbing apprenticeship. NZ is massively short of tradesmen and once you've qualified you'll be writing your own ticket. You'll have more time to spend in the boat than most of us.

The job is more interesting than you think it is.

[Fatt Max]

I went for an interview for a job as a deck hand on a cruise ship. Turned up in my gear and that was ok

However, my "Sailors Are Cocksuckers" T shirt may have influenced their decision to give the job to someone else

Maybe its because I is fat...

[Fatt Max]

Do the plumbing apprenticeship. NZ is massively short of tradesmen and once you've qualified you'll be writing your own ticket. You'll have more time to spend in the boat than most of us.

The job is more interesting than you think it is.

Yeah fucking right it is

Especially if you like the odd 'Poo-Nami"

It may be shit to us, but its solid gold to them...

[actungbaby]

Just curious as to how many people have gone to job interviews on your bike. Also wondering what you did once you get there in regards to your gear.

I currently only have the bike at the moment, which isnt a bad thing, and looking for work. So I am going to have to take the bike, I am just not sure wether I want to just ride there in my good clothes, or put my gear over the top and try taking it off when I am there. Maybe they;ll like a good strip show... lol. Theres also the problem of me sweating like hell as soon as I put all my gear on...

yeah first of all the best for your job hunting buddy am looking too

I think most the employers want is that u have relaible transport I think owning motorbike

Mark u out in postive way as being someone that indvudal that cant be bad can it

Id take pack put you light wet weather gear or whaever u use take helmet in might be good

ice breaker before u interview starts

My cleaning job that got me money to buy my old vfr 750 i rode pusbike to work for 3 months

bloody hell got work out just going to work and wasint far away either lol

my boss wasint concered , all wanted to make sure i had transport to get there on time

[Ocean1]

One sure fire way of getting what you want out of life, is to know what you want. If you dont know what you want, you will end up in some mundane job, with mundane pay, and possibly a mundane social life to boot. Not very appealing really is it, so work out what you would like to do, and then move in that direction.:yes:

I find people who "always knew what they wanted to be" fucking annoying. I've got no idea what I want to be when I grow up, never have. But here's the thing: While you're working it out have a go at one of the items up near the top of your list, and if you give it a really good nudge a funny thing happens: It starts to be fun. Success has that effect.


Do the plumbing apprenticeship. NZ is massively short of tradesmen and once you've qualified you'll be writing your own ticket. You'll have more time to spend in the boat than most of us.

The job is more interesting than you think it is.

And again, if you give it a good nudge you'll get the chance to turn it into a business. Not a bad hourly rate, either.

[FJRider]

Yeah fucking right it is

Especially if you like the odd 'Poo-Nami"

It may be shit to us, but its solid gold to them...

Plenty of shit jobs as a there alright ... :laugh:

If you like getting wet ... it's another plus to being a plumber ...

[Voltaire]

I was told at my last interview by the Agent to wear a suit " as you only get one chance to make good impression".....
I hired one out...$160 ( as I didn't own one)
I got the job.....went out and bought a $600 suit......
Most days I wear black jeans and a shirt....every day I ride the bike...some days a $300 scootah....

Lesson there: do what you need to do to get the job...after that....what you can get away with.


My company found out I race a classic bike.....posted pics on their website.....I should hit them up for sponcership....:innocent:

[Akzle]

Something will come up.
no it wont.
60 positions advertised at rotorua mitre 10, 2000 applicants. smoke dope, drink beer and enjoy shit.

relax and have a half decent summer instead of running around like a headless chicken watching life go by.
this.

I have enough behind me to last a fair few months the way I am living at the moment, very minimalisticly. But I need to work other wise I start going stir crazy. And being carless means I cant take the boat out fishing.:angry2:
winz pay 180$ a week if you're sick or unemployed, minimalist enough for ya?

[caspernz]

I leave bikes out of job interviews.

I go to job interviews to get the job "anything that could distract from that need not be mentioned.

Bikes are one of those things that could distract.

While I agree with your stance, one could argue for and against, as many have done already. The variable being what's the job...

[FJRider]

no it wont.

smoke dope, drink beer and enjoy shit.



He wants to be a plumber .. that sounds like most of the plumbers I know ... <_<

[clonak]

no it wont.
60 positions advertised at rotorua mitre 10, 2000 applicants. smoke dope, drink beer and enjoy shit.


If I got desperate enough to apply at Mitre 10, they would give me a management position. I have more experience in the building/timber industry then any muppet I have seen working there. Been doing it since I left school, in almost every role there is in the industry. But I have never liked it, except for driving the Hi-abs, that was fun, so I am trying to get away from the industry. This is the only time I have had to apply for jobs, everything has been refferals, or personally asked to work for them. Some thing will come up, I am confident in that. All I wanted to know was if any had taken thier bike t interviews, and the out comes. All in all seems fairly positive, but yes, I will wear good clothes underneath, and take the gear off.

Iv had to lay off the dope for the last couple of months because I noticed alot of jobs state pre employment drug tests these days. And the dole is not an option. I am not going back there.

[Akzle]

If I got desperate enough to apply at Mitre 10, they would give me a management position. I have more experience in the building/timber industry then any muppet I have seen working there. Been doing it since I left school, in almost every role there is in the industry. But I have never liked it, except for driving the Hi-abs, that was fun, so I am trying to get away from the industry. This is the only time I have had to apply for jobs, everything has been refferals, or personally asked to work for them. Some thing will come up, I am confident in that. All I wanted to know was if any had taken thier bike t interviews, and the out comes. All in all seems fairly positive, but yes, I will wear good clothes underneath, and take the gear off.

Iv had to lay off the dope for the last couple of months because I noticed alot of jobs state pre employment drug tests these days. And the dole is not an option. I am not going back there.

and none of that counts for a flying fuck because there's 1500 people better than you applying for the same position.

trust me, i'm fucking awesome, i don't apply for work, people apply to have me work for them.

good luck to ya, but don't expect too much about gainful employment with national's "market"-driven polciy.

as far as bike to interviews: it is your transport. own it. if they have a problem with that, you don't want to be working for them.

[Laava]

and none of that counts for a flying fuck because there's 1500 people better than you applying for the same position.

trust me, i'm fucking awesome, i don't apply for work, people apply to have me work for them.

good luck to ya, but don't expect too much about gainful employment with national's "market"-driven polciy.

as far as bike to interviews: it is your transport. own it. if they have a problem with that, you don't want to be working for them.

Jeez! Have you got a job now Rob?

[Akzle]

and the comment about "wear clothes that you could start work in nownow" is bang on.


fuck drug screening, asides from forestry, there's no industry that should be that hard-nosed on it. even forestry is pushing it, but they get a lot of niggers, and need to screen them with nous from them without, it's an easy "bahahahah, no, fuckoff" for employers.

without de-railing the thread, you have a legal right to defer drug "screening" for < 1 month (time to abstain and give a clean sample), this is for every test they ask you for, and if they boo you for it, you can piss and moan to whichever government agency handles pissing and moaning employees. not such a hot idea for getting a "job", but fine once you've got one.

the "ministry for social development" also offer business start up grants - you can get about 15k a year for starting up failing businesses as long as you can convince a government employee it's a good idea.
no shit, there are people who are 20 years down the line on this path and doing swimmingly.

a better idea would be go to business as a sole trader doing what you're awesome at, you'd be surprised what can be written off as tax deductable expenses. goes right against my grain (of "not talking to the government. at all. ever.") but might be up your alley.

[Akzle]

Jeez! Have you got a job now Rob?

"gainful employment" is the devil. i'm sure you're well above it.

PS, can i have your old bike?

((and since when did you know me as rob???))

-edit-
to answer your question, no. i sell crack to the brown kids in OT. who steal stereos out of cars at the basin to pay for it. so i'm propping up the local economy three ways.

[Edbear]

I was told at my last interview by the Agent to wear a suit " as you only get one chance to make good impression".....
I hired one out...$160 ( as I didn't own one)
I got the job.....went out and bought a $600 suit......
Most days I wear black jeans and a shirt....every day I ride the bike...some days a $300 scootah....

Lesson there: do what you need to do to get the job...after that....what you can get away with.


My company found out I race a classic bike.....posted pics on their website.....I should hit them up for sponcership....:innocent:

Spot on! And of course you should ask about sponsorship! :yes:

[Laava]

"gainful employment" is the devil. i'm sure you're well above it.

PS, can i have your old bike?

((and since when did you know me as rob???))

-edit-
to answer your question, no. i sell crack to the brown kids in OT. who steal stereos out of cars at the basin to pay for it. so i'm propping up the local economy three ways.

Is it real crack or rock salt?

[unstuck]

Iv had to lay off the dope for the last couple of months because I noticed alot of jobs state pre employment drug tests these days. And the dole is not an option. I am not going back there.

There are kits that you can buy for that, or take someone else,s piss like a fella down here did. He was PREGNANT so did not get the job. I wouldnt employ a stoner my self, even though I can smoke my share.Most of the stoners I know down this way are absolute lazy cunts after a smoke.:doobey:

[clonak]

well, doesnt look like Ill be taking the bike to any interviews. Thanks to the incosiderate FUCKFACE that pulled out in front of me across Church Street. Even had the decency to just drive off. Thanks alot mate. Just secured 2 interviews as well.

[unstuck]

well, doesnt look like Ill be taking the bike to any interviews. Thanks to the incosiderate FUCKFACE that pulled out in front of me across Church Street. Even had the decency to just drive off. Thanks alot mate. Just secured 2 interviews as well.

What happened, did you ride into someone?:blink:

[SMOKEU]

I don't see the problem with turning up to a job interview wearing full riding gear. After all, it's for safety, not because you feel like dressing up like a clown. A potential employer shouldn't judge someone for their chosen mode of transport.

If the employer is so close minded that they refuse to give someone a job just because of that, then fuck working at that shithole anyway.

[Bald Eagle]

last job interview i had turned up full gear, sat helmet on the desk during the interview. they offered me the job, didnt take it though cos the pay was less than my current job.
its your transport choice, own it.

[clonak]

What happened, did you ride into someone?:blink:

Nah, he pulled out as I was going across the intersection, he clipped the back, denting the muffler and bending my exhaust. I didnt come off, just shunted sideways abit but kept her going. Not as bad as I had orginaly thought, just got the pry bar out and semi straightened it back up. Its useable again, went straight back out once I finished it. Needs to go to the exhaust shop anyway to get some things done to it, so its not really a major, I was just rather annoyed.

[unstuck]

Nah, he pulled out as I was going across the intersection, he clipped the back, denting the muffler and bending my exhaust. I didnt come off, just shunted sideways abit but kept her going. Not as bad as I had orginaly thought, just got the pry bar out and semi straightened it back up. Its useable again, went straight back out once I finished it. Needs to go to the exhaust shop anyway to get some things done to it, so its not really a major, I was just rather annoyed.

Did they stop? Hope they are going to cough up some dough. bummer dude.:Punk:

[clonak]

Did they stop? Hope they are going to cough up some dough. bummer dude.:Punk:

Nah, they took off. It was a silver car, and as I was on the side of the road a guy in a silver falcon stopped behind me asking if I was alright, so I start yelling at him, hes like "I didnt hit you, I was driving the other way, I saw it happen", fuck I couldnt say sorry enough. :sweatdrop: all he wanted to do was make sure I am alright and here I am abusing him. :facepalm: Oh well, shes a tough old girl, that likes it rough.

[mattman141]

It's your transport choice, own it.

My thoughts exactly.

[BuzzardNZ]

I did, but left the helmet attached to the bike ( don't think I wore my leather jacket ),so there was no indication
that I turned up on a bike.

Problem is, I got rear ended ( by a car ) at an intersection on the way home. I was a little bruised, but otherwise ok.

The GB400 was written off ( bent chassis ) and I got around $700 insurance for the bike, but the suit I was wearing was trashed and was worth $800 :(

Oh well, I got the job!

[unstuck]

I went for a beekeeping job for a laugh when I was 17, soaped my mohawk up to its full length put my cherry docs and bondage trousers on and my studded leather jacket. Turned up in my v6 anglia with no muffler. Worked there for 10 yrs.:Punk::Punk:

[ducatilover]

I went for a beekeeping job for a laugh when I was 17, soaped my mohawk up to its full length put my cherry docs and bondage trousers on and my studded leather jacket. Turned up in my v6 anglia with no muffler. Worked there for 10 yrs.:Punk::Punk:

Bet that was a good buzz!

[Conquiztador]

I went for a beekeeping job for a laugh when I was 17, soaped my mohawk up to its full length put my cherry docs and bondage trousers on and my studded leather jacket. Turned up in my v6 anglia with no muffler. Worked there for 10 yrs.:Punk::Punk:

I recon they thought: "He'll be a keeper..."

[SMOKEU]

I went for a beekeeping job for a laugh when I was 17, soaped my mohawk up to its full length put my cherry docs and bondage trousers on and my studded leather jacket. Turned up in my v6 anglia with no muffler. Worked there for 10 yrs.:Punk::Punk:

You fucking tripper.

[unstuck]

ha ha, well done guys. It turns out they were looking for someone a little different, and I had an awesome attitude they reckon. I thought my attitude sucked big time back then. If I would of turned up there all spic and span I may not have gotten a job. Another good idea, one that I use myself is find out as much as you can about the company before the interview. Worked wonders for me once when I applied for a job as a 4x4 driver(where the nick name unstuck came from) for a bunch of soil scientists, I went to the library and read as much as I could find on soil science and data logger temp units.The guy at the interview was most impressed. If you cant dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit.:Punk::Punk:

[unstuck]

You fucking tripper.

Only triple dips.Dont waste my time on shit acid.:Punk:

[cheshirecat]

Turned up for a job as a newby dispatch rider in London in my "civi" MC gear and they gave me a cursory knowledge test, a very brief radio briefing knowing I wouldn't last the day. Survived the first week - just. Next dispatch company I turned up in sopping wet riding gear leaving a trail of water everywhere and got the job probably to get me out of the office. Last and best DR company I turned up in traffic soot grimed riding gear, grimey face and couldn't giving a fxxk attitude and they gave me a knowledge test leaving the room with me facing a dirty great map of London - Got the job. Stayed with them for years.