Drive or Ride?

[metalhead19]

In 2 weeks time I have an interview for a placement year with Triumph (at there head office). Now the dilemma, do I ride up and have to change out of my leathers (which could cause an issue given the numbers attending) or do I drive up and risk getting stuck in traffic.

The commute to the interview is roughly 125 miles so I cant ride over in a suite n bike jacket, would have to be leathers.
I remember Amanda's thread on this for her interview with HG, but remember it being inconclusive on opinions.

So what do you reckon?

Cheers
Dan

[Mr Speirs]

Do the interview with your leathers, gloves, boots and helmet still on...you'll stand out from the corwd...and they'll think their hiring stigs biking brother.

[BaP]

I'd drive. Air-con, no creased suit. Just leave plenty of time.

[carelesschucca]

If its the motorbike company Ride.

If its the underwear company, it doesn't matter what you wear that jobs mine!

[andrewsmith]

If its the motorbike company Ride.

If its the underwear company, it doesn't matter what you wear that jobs mine!

:winner:

Got get the hire of a street triple to complete the look :d

[Dicky Ticker]

If you were the employer how would you like the candidates to look?
Smart and clean or dirty and disheveled.
As an ex-employer I would prefer the former but it all depends how desperate you are for the job.

[DarrenSV650S]

Drive. You'll just look a mess to them if your suit is crumpled, helmet hair etc.
Just put in your C.V. that you enjoy motorcycling :p

[Quedos]

I would drive and leave time - First impressions count and remeber that they are looking for professionalism and a person that will represent the company to both motorcycling and non motorcycling partners. They need to know that you can do this in the blink of an eye. Knowing that you ride motorbikes can be a topic of discussion and they may be surprised at why you chose to drive rather than ride thus sparking a conversation around representing the company in a good light and recognition that not everyone rides etc etc

[FG1]

Ride the night before and stay in a b and b for the night.

[maviczap]

Ride the night before and stay in a b and b for the night.

+1, then you've got plenty of time to get ready in the morning and then there's less stress on you getting there on time.

You'll feel better and will interview better

[Fade]

Which department is this interview for?

I'd drive up, make sure you are smart (you don't have to wear a full suit) and be confident. At this stage turning up on a motorbike is not going to win them over, just make sure that you get across your passion (if you have it) for motorbikes.

[Bri w]

Suited and booted, and drive across. That way they know you can dress up if needed. You could even say you'd contemplated going on the bike but felt that a suit was more appropriate for the occasion. As others have said, let them know you're passionate about bikes and make sure your cv reflects that.

Good luck.

[metalangel]

You could always wear leathers over smart trousers, and put a folded shirt and tie in your backpack. I commute to work like this and I don't look too shabby!

[BaP]

You could always wear leathers over smart trousers

I barely have room for compression thermals under my leathers...I dread to think what a pair of my suit trousers will look like after 125 miles.

[squirrel_hunter]

Drive up the night before. Get a cheap hotel. Have a good nights sleep and arrive in plenty of time looking smart wearing a full suit. Oh and a tip, don't wear a black suit with a white shirt, makes you look like its your only suit and you kept a shirt from your school days.

Yes turning up on a bike to Triumph would be great but as other have said you need to look the part and the fact you ride is a great talking point. I have always driven or been driven to interviews as turning up with all your bike gear hoping that you still look smart when you get out of it all is just not going to help take the stress off of the occasion.

Best of luck.

[wattyfred89]

my dads gone to all his interviews on his bike.

Just take a big bag and as soon as you get there ( a little early) politely ask for the use of a toilet. Then superman change. and come out just as smart as everybody else, but with a large bag.

If u'd like ask the reception bird if she wouldnt mind looking after it a bit.

They will ask you how your journey was and when you mention how you came by bike and how it was more efficient for you they'll be impressed.

after you've done your bit thank them for there time....superman change...thank the receptionist ...then roll off.

You'll be quietly noticed and if you gave a good confident interview they'll hire you

[metalangel]

I barely have room for compression thermals under my leathers...I dread to think what a pair of my suit trousers will look like after 125 miles.

Okay then... ummm...

Douse yourself in lighter fluid, and set yourself on fire. Jump your bike THROUGH the window into their office. Leap off it as it skids across the floor. Headbutt the HR person, grab the secretary, punch her in the tits, bend her over the table and start doing her up the gary, turn to the interviewer and say, 'Giz that effin' job NOW!'

[Jdubya]

Definitely drive...

[Electro]

Good to see different opinions on how to do it :)

[metalmonkey]

I would drive its just easier...though I went to meeting today and the people were like why didn't you ride? I wanted to be well dressed, though they didn't care about just how good am at what I do.

[carelesschucca]

Being sensible I do think that the driving the night before is the best option specially if your not 100% where your going, it means you can check the place out. If you do go down this route Don't drink too much couple of relaxers and you'll be sorted.

Oh my god I've just been sensible...

[MR UKI (1)]

Definitely don't ride unless you have a Triumph. Not sure what bike you have, but turning up on a jap bike for example might give the wrong impression :D

[metalhead19]

Thanks for all the replies. I did think driving would be a safer option regarding smartness ect, but wanted a second opinion

Definitely don't ride unless you have a Triumph. Not sure what bike you have, but turning up on a jap bike for example might give the wrong impression :D

Haha, that had crossed my mind. Turning up to a triumph interview on a loud Jap machine may look a little odd.

[carelesschucca]

Anyway fingers crossed for you. I'm sure by the end of the year they'll give you a nice new Triumph and a job because you've been an asset to the brand...

[punyXpress]

Hey! cc - how's the Street Triple R ?