Author Topic: interveiw for trainer job (Read 4452 times)

Loomis · « **on:** October 23, 2006, 03:41:35 PM »

I have an interview tomorrow for a personal trainer job. It's at a personal training studio, not a gym. Any trainers here have any advice, or pointers on what they'll be looking for? Any advice at all is much apreciated

Mr. Intenseone · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2006, 03:46:08 PM »

Quote from: Loomis on October 23, 2006, 03:41:35 PM

Any trainers here have any advice, or pointers on what they'll be looking for? Any advice at all is much apreciated

Yes, go in as an independent contractor and NOT an employee!

Blockhead · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2006, 03:48:58 PM »

Just look the part. Shave your forearms and your retarded goatee. Throw on a fanny pack and go tanning tonite...tweeze the eyebrows and pump up before the interview.

You could get frosted highlights in the tips of you hair and tell them you like to help women with their 'core' and tell them your philosophy is 'pain is weakness leaving the body'.

Also...to show them you walk the line...come in with your Muscltech shaker cup you got at the latest expo and in the middle of the interview look at your watch and go..."Oh, my bad hold up...time for a shake...gotta keep the influx of nutrients comming in...."

If you are REAL...you'll come in with a cooler of food and ask him if he has a microwave anywhere to heat up your plain chicken and brown rice.

doison · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2006, 03:50:17 PM »

Find the core stability ball, and point to it, saying "That is good."
All you'll need.

Dball · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2006, 03:53:39 PM »

Quote from: doison on October 23, 2006, 03:50:17 PM

Find the core stability ball, and point to it, saying "That is good."
All you'll need.

hahaha oh, shit

alexxx · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2006, 03:55:46 PM »

You should probably try to lose 50 pounds and start wearing those shorts that display your nuts. Skin type stuff is very hip now a days at the Y.

Crossbow · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2006, 03:56:54 PM »

Check with former clients of yours whether you can use them as a reference and take their phone numbers with you to the interview.

If (and only if) you have the impression that it is the right place and that things are going in the right direction, bring them into play.

240 is Back · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2006, 04:08:23 PM »

get yourself a website to really show off your talents and what you have to offer clients.

Jujoshu · « **Reply #8 on:** October 23, 2006, 04:28:43 PM »

Quote

You should probably try to lose 50 pounds and start wearing those shorts that display your nuts. Skin type stuff is very hip now a days at the Y.

Meltdown

Jr. Yates · « **Reply #9 on:** October 23, 2006, 04:34:32 PM »

Quote from: TheBlockHead on October 23, 2006, 03:48:58 PM

Just look the part. Shave your forearms and your retarded goatee. Throw on a fanny pack and go tanning tonite...tweeze the eyebrows and pump up before the interview.

You could get frosted highlights in the tips of you hair and tell them you like to help women with their 'core' and tell them your philosophy is 'pain is weakness leaving the body'.

Also...to show them you walk the line...come in with your Muscltech shaker cup you got at the latest expo and in the middle of the interview look at your watch and go..."Oh, my bad hold up...time for a shake...gotta keep the influx of nutrients comming in...."

If you are REAL...you'll come in with a cooler of food and ask him if he has a microwave anywhere to heat up your plain chicken and brown rice.

hahaha! that was a good one. I enjoyed it.

figgs · « **Reply #10 on:** October 23, 2006, 04:38:28 PM »

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Dude, you're getting the highest quality advice here on Getbig!!!

DIVISION · « **Reply #11 on:** October 23, 2006, 05:37:26 PM »

Quote from: Loomis on October 23, 2006, 03:41:35 PM

I have an interview tomorrow for a personal trainer job. It's at a personal training studio, not a gym. Any trainers here have any advice, or pointers on what they'll be looking for? Any advice at all is much apreciated

LoomZoom...

If your certifications are straight you should be fine, those will matter more than anything else. Be somewhat personable, and know your shit. Depending on the clientelle you'll be training, it might actually matter whether you are friendly or not.

Just be you......as long as you aren't an asshole.

DIV

Lion666 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 23, 2006, 06:50:48 PM »

Quote from: doison on October 23, 2006, 03:50:17 PM

Find the core stability ball, and point to it, saying "That is good."
All you'll need.

depending on the type of client's, that quote is so true. So true.

Rammer · « **Reply #13 on:** October 23, 2006, 07:22:58 PM »

Tell them that besides training you're also very experienced at cleaning toilets, vacuuming, filling soap dispensers, mopping up sweat, answering phones and folding towels.

youandme · « **Reply #14 on:** October 23, 2006, 07:35:45 PM »

If you follow blockhead's advice you should be fine.

Bigger Business · « **Reply #15 on:** October 23, 2006, 07:55:32 PM »

Quote from: youandme on October 23, 2006, 07:35:45 PM

If you follow blockhead's advice you should be fine.

thought my kip avatar was cool dintcha

as for the matter at hand...dont turn up,

Personal trainers have absolutely ZERO credibility in the world

its a shithouse, frowned upon job

onlyme · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2006, 07:55:47 PM »

Just don't let him know you know who this is.

youandme · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2006, 07:59:00 PM »

Quote from: Bigger Business on October 23, 2006, 07:55:32 PM

thought my kip avatar was cool dintcha

as for the matter at hand...dont turn up,

Personal trainers have absolutely ZERO credibility in the world

its a shithouse, frowned upon job

Oh you had that? I was trying to find another O RLY this one came up but I found the perfect one just wait, haha it's even gayer

DIVISION · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2006, 09:27:34 PM »

Quote from: Bigger Business on October 23, 2006, 07:55:32 PM

thought my kip avatar was cool dintcha

as for the matter at hand...dont turn up,

Personal trainers have absolutely ZERO credibility in the world

its a shithouse, frowned upon job

It's just a job, he didn't say it would be his ultimate career goal.

Besides, if you get the right clients you can make alot on the side.

DIV

gordiano · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2006, 10:41:41 PM »

Quote from: doison on October 23, 2006, 03:50:17 PM

Find the core stability ball, and point to it, saying "That is good."
All you'll need.

No shit.

That's all the twats at my gym use.

Bigger Business · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2006, 10:46:06 PM »

Quote from: DIVISION on October 23, 2006, 09:27:34 PM

It's just a job, he didn't say it would be his ultimate career goal.

Besides, if you get the right clients you can make alot on the side.

DIV

whatever

if he gets the right clients selling vacumm cleaners he can make a lot on the side

sometimes I wonder why i bother with you idiots

smaul · « **Reply #21 on:** October 24, 2006, 12:23:51 AM »

After all this wonderful advice let us know how it goes!!

Cleanest Natural · « **Reply #22 on:** October 24, 2006, 12:34:19 AM »

Be professional and speak up, be confident...avoid shyness or being lethargic. know your stuff and don't try to impress them. \Dress professional...no sweats or snicker, and make him like u...be personable. good luck, i'm positive you'll do fine. Give us an update on how it went.

knny187 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 24, 2006, 10:49:38 AM »

Quote from: DIVISION on October 23, 2006, 09:27:34 PM

It's just a job, he didn't say it would be his ultimate career goal.

Besides, if you get the right clients you can make alot on the side.

DIV

What kind of work are we talking about....."on the side"

Jr. Yates · « **Reply #24 on:** October 24, 2006, 10:52:56 AM »

Quote from: sevastase on October 24, 2006, 12:34:19 AM

Be professional and speak up, be confident...avoid shyness or being lethargic. know your stuff and don't try to impress them. \Dress professional...no sweats or snicker, and make him like u...be personable. good luck, i'm positive you'll do fine. Give us an update on how it went.

exacly, the same for anything. do that and you have a really good shot.

Author Topic: interveiw for trainer job (Read 4452 times)

Mr. Intenseone

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