I was trying to get a job in some bike shops around London (Evans/Cycle Surgery/Mosquito etc...) but all of them refused me. I was in road cycling for good 8 years and I know almost everything about maintenance. Done a year in the bikeshop few years ago. Does anyone have an idea what type of person they looking for to employ? The fact that all of them rejected me driving me mental. Thank you!
2007-03-20 23:26:38 · 7 answers · asked by polonium 210 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
From what I have seen of a certain bike shop that you mentioned, you must be able to loiter around the tills, be sullen, uncooperative and have minimal knowledge. I would not sweat it that you did not get a job with them. Stick with small independant. You will get better training and CS skills.
Luck
2007-03-20 23:38:17 · answer #1 · answered by Alice S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A bike shop probably assumes that possesing excellent customer service is more of an asset then knowing bicycles inside and out. Clearly the hard core cyclists are giving a lot of money to bike stores....but bet it doesn't even come close to the other 90% who are there buying bikes for their kids, or to ride around the block with.
And when I was starting out I liked to research as much as I could about bicycle components, geometries, ect. But when I'd go to a store I really truly wanted someone that made me feel comfortable. Told me what I needed to know,but ultimately didn't make me feel like an idiot who didn't know what I was talking about.
I would play up my customer service skills and see if that helps!
2007-03-21 08:58:17 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hard question to answer.
I could be because of many reasons. Lisa is wright with her comments. Also some people feel threaten when they hire a employee that knows more that what they do.
Other may value more appearance or the way customers are treated that knowledge and skills.
Do not get mental about it. Just keep on trying. local shops could be a better bet. Also review in your mind what you did that could set them off: They they view you as cocky? As mister know it all?, as a potential for trouble and argument among co workers, who knows? Many times what is perceive is more important than reality.
Maybe it is time to set your own byke mechanic shop or byke store,...
Do not lose faith. Do not doubt yourself, and keep trying.
2007-03-21 10:43:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
_why_ would you want to work in a bike shop?
low pay... dealing with the general public... standing around all day getting stiff back and greasy hands
but if you insist...
maybe it's this statement: " I was in road cycling for good 8 years and I know almost everything about maintenance"
hmmm do you think you might have a bit of an attitude? bike shop folks hate roadies who think they know everything... most owners I know would rather hire a well meaning, trainable newbie than deal with a know-it-all roadie.
check the mirror...
2007-03-21 23:41:33 · answer #4 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't aruound London, but a short train ride away in Leeds. Maybe you can try Bob Jackson Cycles... they may be looking for an apprentice.
2007-03-21 10:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
screw london man
move to n. ireland
and work in the bike shop in portrush
they hire talent
good pay too
2007-03-21 06:45:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you open your own bike shop? Worth a try isn't it.
2007-03-21 09:57:11 · answer #7 · answered by Mark J 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋