Tips on applying for a job at an LBS...
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Tips on applying for a job at an LBS...
2 months ago, I left my job as a biomedical research monkey, and I've been bumming around ever since. I now have a P/T job as a clinical research coordinator (a glorified administrative assistant), and I'm looking for something fun to do on the side.
Now, my resume is FILLED with tons of biomedical research experience, but I have NO customer service experience. The only thing I have is my love for cycling, and the wealth of knowledge that I've gleaned from spending half my waking hours reading these forums .
For those of you in the know, do you think I have any shot at landing a job?
Also, for those of you who own or manage LBSes, can you give me any tips for interviewing?
John
Now, my resume is FILLED with tons of biomedical research experience, but I have NO customer service experience. The only thing I have is my love for cycling, and the wealth of knowledge that I've gleaned from spending half my waking hours reading these forums .
For those of you in the know, do you think I have any shot at landing a job?
Also, for those of you who own or manage LBSes, can you give me any tips for interviewing?
John
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Originally Posted by deliriou5
Now, my resume is FILLED with tons of biomedical research experience, but I have NO customer service experience.
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all they really care about is knowledge and love of cycling for the most part. the kids at one of lbs i go are so dumb they just make **** up.
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Originally Posted by djbowen1
all they really care about is knowledge and love of cycling for the most part. the kids at one of lbs i go are so dumb they just make **** up.
I told the owner I would work there for free, doing even scut work, cleaning up, whatever. He said I only wanted to get the employee discount. He's right, of course!
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employee discount... whatever... i just want to work with bikes. i bet i could still get stuff cheaper off ebay and with those oh-so-sweet 20% off performance coupons
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If you do not need to work for money, you may look around your area for a charity that repairs bikes for underprivileged children or for people in the developing world. I heard an interview a while back about an organisation in Toronto that repairs bikes and sends them to Cuba. https://www.bikestocuba.org/
Have a look at this site for an example.
https://www.glen-net.ca/clarion/recycle.html
Have a look at this site for an example.
https://www.glen-net.ca/clarion/recycle.html
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Originally Posted by TrekRider
He said I only wanted to get the employee discount. He's right, of course!
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Tips on applying for a job at an LBS...
Originally Posted by deliriou5
employee discount... whatever... i just want to work with bikes. i bet i could still get stuff cheaper off ebay and with those oh-so-sweet 20% off performance coupons
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Originally Posted by deliriou5
employee discount... whatever... i just want to work with bikes. i bet i could still get stuff cheaper off ebay and with those oh-so-sweet 20% off performance coupons
As to your original question, knowledge from here is great, plus your natural love of cycling. However, it's more critical that you have a good understanding of the types of riding popular in your area and how that affects buying trends, along with being able to show some mechanical aptitude. This may be less critical if you are applying at a shop that has dedicated salespeople and mechanics, as opposed to people that perform both functions.