The_buster Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 On Tuesday I am going out looking for a new job. Still staying in the mechanic field, just need something paying more than 9/hr., and with opportunity to move up and learn new things. Sears has been a great place to start off and learn from, I have a nice foundation to work from. What would you wear to put in apps and to interviews? In school they told us to "dress for the job you are applying for". For this line of work would jeans and a nice button up shirt work? Or would black pants and dress shirt be better? I'm applying at both dealerships and independent shops. Looking more at dealerships to get some different experience. Also if anyone is working at a dealership that needs people let me know. Just keep in mind I am driving a tank with a 5.0, so nothing too far away unless pay will counter drive time. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Some people might disagree but...slacks, shirt and tie at minimum. I work in a semi-casual (slacks and polo) and everyone pretty much laughs at people who come in dressed in less than a suit for interviews. "Dress for the job you want" is how I have always heard it. First impressions are pretty much everything and the last impression you want to give someone is that your lazy or a slob. Put the extra effort in. Just my experience from hiring and staffing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 If you don't mind the hours and are a knowledgeable mechanic, Tire Discounters is decent if you don't mind the hours, 7:45am to 7pm 5 days a week (the hours are why I left) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Slacks and a dress shirt with a tie. Sell yourself by telling them what they want to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I think as a mechanical spot should not where jeans but a tie is a bit overkill. Nice slacks and tucked in button up shirt with a belt and matching shoes. I have seen worse get hired and laughed and people who come in looking like they are selling a lambo when they will change oil. And don't wear all black your not going to a funeral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Dress pants, shirt, and tie. Always. Never wear jeans to a job interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Tear the sleeves off a button up shirt and blast that Mountain Dew tat around like a boss badge carved by Satan. They'll be like Shit Fuck sorry for wasting your time with this interview you're the fucking boss of my family then they'll bow and shit but you can just be like bitch fill that tire with air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 Tear the sleeves off a button up shirt and blast that Mountain Dew tat around like a boss badge carved by Satan. They'll be like Shit Fuck sorry for wasting your time with this interview you're the fucking boss of my family then they'll bow and shit but you can just be like bitch fill that tire with air Make sure to grow a mullet to properly pull this off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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