I have an interview next week and was planning to go by bike (easiest option I think and also a good point to bring up in a conversation starter for the interview).
However, I was going to wear my jeans and change into trousers when I get there, however, do I leave the boots on, or change for shoes and try and cramp the boats in a ruck sack? Not done this before, just wondered what other people have done:hehe:
I wouldn’t bother asking, but I just found out one of the interviewers is the MD:w00t:
I normally change into smart attire (suit) and leave my jacket and boots in reception - I keep my waterproof trousers in a rucksack and my helmet in my hand.
I’ve never had a receptionist say no to holding my stuff, especially when I tell them I’m there for an interview
I just went in my bike gear to a inv. bank interview. Just took my jacket off and had a work shirt under, but left my bike trousers and boots on throughout I did get looked up and down. The manager I dont think minded it but went down better with the techy interview. BTW I didn’t get the job… I’d do exactly the same again however.
Not tried for an interview but I have a job which sometimes requires external client meetings in the city,. I’ve tried various different ways, including leaving bike jacket, helmet with reception etc but overal you never look as polished. Can’t help the helmet hair, sometimes have difficulty finding parking etc.
these days I’ve admitted defeat and when I have external meetings scheduled take public transport… thankfully only 4 or 5 times a month…
For an interview, I would leave the bike at home and get on the train/bus. You never know how some people react to bikes/bikers. Many people have lost loved ones in bike accidents and many people think we’re aggressive pillocks so personally, in this job market leave bikes out of the equation completely.
I agree with this comment.
Just use public transport, look smart, get the job, then head to work on the bike.
No point potentially losing out on getting the job for the sake of other means of transport and smart attire.
First of all GOOD LUCK!! You’ll get the job no problem!!
I’d just leave the bike at home for one day and put on a posh outfit, that way you won’t have to worry about finding a bike parking space near the job site and won’t have helmet hair and have to disappear into the loo to straighten up and change the moment you arrive.
I got the bus to a job interview a few months back, in a nice outfit, but when I got the job I reverted to biking in as per usual
Only take the bike if you’ve info about the MD that suggests he’s +ve to bikes. I think the common image of biking is in conflict with appearing to be a prospective subordinate.
Changed into full interview gear and as others say leave gear with reception - as you say its a good ice breaker and your demonstrating even by travelling by bike you will be dressed appropriately for the job when you arrive. Very best luck - you never know MD might be a biker too - my 65 year old chairman is and half our staff and we’re not a bike magazine office !
