What to wear to a Personal Training Interview. .

**ny58** · 06-23-2008, 12:16 PM

do u go with the standard shirt and tie look. . or a more casual polo shirt with dress pants that would show off what type of shape u r in?

**Pact_kev** · 06-23-2008, 01:28 PM

Yes, I would go in a NICE polo shirt and slacks to show off the shape you are in.

It's still a job interview so you want to look nice yet you want to show that you are also in shape. Long sleeves are hard to do that.

**glyph98** · 06-23-2008, 01:46 PM

Funny, that was my question this last week.

I had 3 interviews, I decided to buy a few Golf Polos, the nice ones you can tuck in, but look nice and a pair of slacks. It seemed to work.

**jando** · 06-23-2008, 01:48 PM

too bad they dont care if you're in shape or not

**glyph98** · 06-23-2008, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by jando

too bad they dont care if you're in shape or not

That is sooo true. I was amazed when I walked into LVAC to interview and the 2 head trainers had a beer belly and looked like crap. The only other trianer I saw looked like he was 20 years old, 5'6" tall and about 120lbs. I would not want any of them to ever train me if I was new.

It was a joke.

**TroJon** · 06-23-2008, 02:00 PM

It really depends on which gym/company you're going for...

...most of the places I'd even consider here in the UK would require suit and tie, it's tried and tested - what you may think is "boring" would be considered at least 'normal' - anything less may be percieved as lower class/too casual/lack of attempt etc.

Not too sure, but I would personally stick to the suit and tie, never failed before tbh.

**MVP** · 06-23-2008, 02:30 PM

Wear a business suit, since you are actually applying for a salesman position. They can care less about what shape you're in. If you can sell, consider yourself hired on the spot

**BicepGurl** · 06-23-2008, 04:03 PM

Business or Business Casual

**scof0elife** · 06-23-2008, 04:47 PM

Dress like how you would with any interview.

Also most gyms do not care how fit you are as long as you have credentials and most important know how to sell.

**ny58** · 06-23-2008, 05:03 PM

cool thanks for the replies. . i will go shirt and tie .. cant go wrong with that. . i have seven years sales experience and nutrition and PT certs. . so i should be fine.. .

**nickmanzoni** · 06-23-2008, 05:13 PM

I wore a long sleeved thermal for my interview. I got the job.

**TeddyTank** · 06-23-2008, 05:57 PM

If your lucky you might find a polo shirt that goes with a suite (I personally have a boss suite) but its one of those one in a hundred matches which took me ages to find.

Any way, wear your suite but with the polo shirt underneath, when you go into the interview just simply say 'its a bit hot in here do you mind if I take my jacket off (or what ever its called). Now the interviewer would say yes obviously and because you still wore a sutie (half of one) it shows that you give effort and also if you wear a tightish polo shirt it shows of your physique.

**FreddyKrueger** · 06-23-2008, 10:30 PM

LOL.

I wore a polo shirt that was tight. With... are you ready... jeans. Yup, got the job.

Just make sure you come off confident, and eager to rip that place apart in sales.

They will hire you even if you came in boxers.

I was always a bit weary of wearing a suit to any gym job. You will look out of place easy, however if you look good in a suit than its definitely a plus.

Good luck.

**mydamnself** · 06-23-2008, 11:57 PM

A smile. The answer is you should wear a smile. It will also double as your umbrella.

**ny58** · 06-30-2008, 06:00 PM

so i wore a button down and dress pants (no tie) got the job on the spot. . i think i could went in in a wife beater and banana hammock and got the job. . but i even asked the guy interviewing me what was appropriate wear for the interview and he said business casual is the way to go. .

**Scotty480** · 07-08-2008, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by MVP

Wear a business suit, since you are actually applying for a salesman position. They can care less about what shape you're in. If you can sell, consider yourself hired on the spot

^ Exactly.

Unless you are visibly awful shape they are more interested in your personality, intelligence/knowledge, and people skills.

Business suit always.

**Pyro05** · 07-08-2008, 05:39 PM

A nice business suit always does the trick

(no guarantee though

)

**nickmanzoni** · 07-08-2008, 06:48 PM

Hilarious!

True story: interviewed a girl who's 19.

Comes in to the interview with NO resume even though I asked her over the phone, low-rise jeans and a pollo shirt.

She did not get the job.

**ExtremeEnigma** · 07-09-2008, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by ny58

so i wore a button down and dress pants (no tie) got the job on the spot. . i think i could went in in a wife beater and banana hammock and got the job. . but i even asked the guy interviewing me what was appropriate wear for the interview and he said business casual is the way to go. .

Good for you. I showed up in a shirt and tie and got the job; the person interviewing me said a perfectly good trainer came in wearing gym shorts and a t-shirt and she didn't hire him.

**brianachievepea** · 07-13-2012, 12:26 AM

Professional business suit or white shirt, gray trouser, and black tie is the perfect interview dress.

**nptifitness** · 07-13-2012, 01:36 AM

in personal interview , professional look is very imprressive for person like tie ,lining shirt and pent and also shoes.thank u

**Goatfishtoo** · 07-13-2012, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by glyph98

That is sooo true. I was amazed when I walked into LVAC to interview and the 2 head trainers had a beer belly and looked like crap. The only other trianer I saw looked like he was 20 years old, 5'6" tall and about 120lbs. I would not want any of them to ever train me if I was new.

It was a joke.

That makes me sick..

**Bkcmart** · 07-13-2012, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by glyph98

That is sooo true. I was amazed when I walked into LVAC to interview and the 2 head trainers had a beer belly and looked like crap. The only other trianer I saw looked like he was 20 years old, 5'6" tall and about 120lbs. I would not want any of them to ever train me if I was new.

It was a joke.

Right, because knowledge and appearance are directly correlated.

**ts65** · 07-13-2012, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Bkcmart

Right, because knowledge and appearance are directly correlated.

c'mon man, you know just as well as anyone that books are judged by their cover, and PTs are judged by their looks. And it's not without some truth. Why would you hire someone to look over your health when they clearly don't give a crap about their own?

**junek090** · 07-14-2012, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by ny58

do u go with the standard shirt and tie look. . or a more casual polo shirt with dress pants that would show off what type of shape u r in?

I think white shirt and normal black pant are enough for interview.Don't forget to tie up.Thanks

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