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Oakley Interview

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Goku
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so tomorrow i have a job interview with oakley at 3:30, im kinda nervous and stoked at the same time
Oct 7 2009 11:57PM
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SteezyOhio
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snag me some swag.
Oct 7 2009 11:58PM
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Rachy
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don't overdress and think of a few questions to ask the manager.

My personal favorite:

What made you want to start working for Oakley?

Also,

Do you believe there to be a fair opportunity for advancement with in the store as well as with in the company?
(they love hearing that you want a career with the company and not just a job)

Good luck!
Oct 8 2009 12:00AM
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Goku
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thanks, I was thinking of wearing black suit pants with a blue suit shirt, do you think thats overdressing?
Oct 8 2009 12:02AM
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SteezyOhio
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black and blue, not my choice, khaki and blue would work better, unless its light blue.
Oct 8 2009 12:03AM
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Goku
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werd, i just dont know what there looking for so im kinda worried
Oct 8 2009 12:05AM
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@skiinmitch
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wear a dress shirt tucked into a pair of dress pants and wear a pair of oakley sunglasses to the interview. or u could wear a tux.
Oct 8 2009 12:06AM
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SteezyOhio
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what branch like corporate? or sales? rep? im not sure what we're looking for here.
suggestions- Khaki pants, with a polo, or a button up shirt maybe casual dress shoes

Oct 8 2009 12:06AM
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Goku
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sales associate for a retail store
Oct 8 2009 12:07AM
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Valind
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Dude your applying for a job, dress up, wear a tie. I am in the recruiting department for my company. I am also a trainer for my company. Dress up, that will make you stand apart from the others. If you are in a shirt and tie and the other dude is in less, they will remember you and the shirt and die. Its a sign of respect.
Oct 8 2009 12:12AM
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Goku
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thats what i was thinking, thanks man
Oct 8 2009 12:13AM
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Valind
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Think of it this way, this will be your only opportunity to make a good first impression. This will be your first, and maybe only, chance to show them what you look like at your best.
Oct 8 2009 12:18AM
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@skiinmitch
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dont forget to ask the whitty question at the end "when do i start?" do it. it puts them on the spot. and have ur tie and shirt matching ahah

Oct 8 2009 12:20AM
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Valind
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I can give you a ton of pointers....

Ok, this can take a minute..lollll

When he/she asks, "tell me about yourself" respond: You need to have a short
statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound
rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to
the position you are interviewing for

If they ask anything on the lines of "why did you leave your last job" Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major
problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers
or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep
smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an
opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking
reasons.

When they ask the question "why do you want to work for us" take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals.

Sorry, I am just REALLY bored and know getting a job with Oakley is pretty badass.

The always tricky question (and you will ALWAYs lose) if you answer first is...How much do you want to make...I love hearing answers to this one. Hint.. say something like, That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?


A lot of people mess up on this one..."why should we hire you" Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison

A trap they might get you with is, "what irritates you about co workers" This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.

Oh and another trap question is "tell me about your dream job" Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and
can’t wait to get to work

lol, ill think of a few more. People hate interviewing with me. lol hope this helps some.

Oct 8 2009 12:35AM
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Goku
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awesome man, just awesome, if i could give you more karma i would, thanks a million
Oct 8 2009 12:38AM
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Malcolm
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holy shit yes keep this info coming if you get bored again! please
Oct 8 2009 12:43AM
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Valind
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What do you loook for in a boss....Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All
bosses think they have these traits
Oct 8 2009 12:45AM
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Valind
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What have you learned from mistakes on the job....come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and
thus throwing coordination off.

They may not even ask this question, its one I like to ask.

LOL is anyone looking for a job in Sun Valley Idaho?
Oct 8 2009 12:49AM
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Valind
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when they ask, do you have any questions for me?....have some questions prepared. questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. how soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are
examples.
Oct 8 2009 12:51AM
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Rachy
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Do not wear a tie.

Oakley does not make ties.

In the action sports industry, you dress as nice as the clothes that the company makes.

They want to know that you fit in, not that you are some nervous kid that wore a tie cause thats what mom said to do.

Yes, for some companies you do dress up, to work at Guess? you dress up. To work at Oakley, you wear a nice woven shirt and the nicest darkest jeans you own with casual dress shoes. Then you put on the best looking Nixon watch and your oakley sunglasses and walk in with confidence.

I have been hired at zumiez, valsurf, Northface, footloose(ski shop), and as an outside sales rep for Mt. High.....and.... OAKLEY! I did not wear a suit to a single one of these positions. I dressed the nicest for Northface and even still I wore slacks and a solid gray Tshirt.

I promise you, it will be awkward to be dressed up more than your interviewer, you want to be on par, but look like you care. Last I remember is that they wear jeans and a black tshirt... so jeans and a woven shirt won't be pushing it too much.

This site will be your best friend. Go here. Oakley hires most of their employees from this site, as does every other action sports company, so this is the best advice you will get.
Oct 8 2009 12:57AM
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Valind
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oh....if you have a current job or just left one...They might ask something like "why are you leaving your current job"....they seeking to identify problems you have had in the past that you may carry over into your new job. always cite positive reasons for joining and leaving a company. never criticize your previous employer or work colleagues. avoid statements that may convey a negative impression of yourself or your ability to get on with others. state that you are looking for a new challenge and briefly explain why you see the advertised position as an important step forward in your career.

Oct 8 2009 12:58AM
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Valind
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Thats not true at all..You are whats wrong with this country. I wear slacks and a polo at work. I expect the people I interview to wear atleast a tie. have you ever heard the term "dress to impress"? Come on now, you are trying to get a job. It should not matter what position of what company, you should always wear atleast slacks, shirt and tie.
Oct 8 2009 1:02AM
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SteezyOhio
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horny interviewers higher vagina, vagina is vagina no matter if in a suit or in a mini skirt. a pile of shit (guy hiring guy) is a pile of shit , a pile of shit in a suit is better then a regular pile of shit. problem solved, wear a tie.
Oct 8 2009 1:03AM
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Valind
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interesting way of putting it but I do see what you are saying. This made me LOL.
Oct 8 2009 1:06AM
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BEARS.
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wear your crowbars.
Oct 8 2009 1:07AM
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Rachy
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He is applying for a retail position. His interviewer will be wearing jeans and a tshirt with skate shoes.

I know how to dress when I apply and for interviews. I'm currently assistant manager of a hotel. I wore Black slacks and a blouse with a black jacket and dress shoes.

But to a retail job for the action sports industry, you dress as nice as the clothing the company makes. It is a general rule in the action sports industry. look at the website I posted, read what everyone says in there. Those are the same people, if not higher up that are applying for positions at Oakley.
Oct 8 2009 1:08AM
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Avifarer
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what should i wear to an interview at a ski hill
Oct 8 2009 1:15AM
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Valind
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I get what you are saying, but these clothes show your respect for the occasion. They say "I want to work for you! I am not saying wear a $1,000 suit. I am saying wear maybe some dockers, L/S shirt and a tie. Who cares what the person giving the interview is wearing, he already the job right?
Oct 8 2009 1:17AM
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Rachy
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Depends entirely on the position, ski school - business casual, chalet/food/lifty - church wear, marketing - trendy dressed to impress like you are going to a classy club, management - suit, lodge or restaurant - black pants and dress shirt.

I've worked chalet, ski school, marketing, and lodging 4 jobs over 9 seasons at 3 different resorts.
Oct 8 2009 1:21AM
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Valind
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I all comes down to your upbringing.
Oct 8 2009 1:29AM
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Rachy
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In retail its a matter of them seeing you're personal style and that you can fit in. Being too dressed up doesn't give them that sense. If oakley makes docker style pants, then wear that style. In retail it is very standard to follow the rule that you wear clothing as nice as the company makes.

You don't have to listen to what I am saying, but my reasoning for saying this is that it gives the interviewer a better idea of who the person is as well lets the one being interviewed feel much more comfortable.

I would rather interview a person that can put a nice outfit together and can potentially put more nice outfits together for customers buying clothes than someone who wore what their mother says looks nice.

For the hotel I work at, if you come in to even pick up an application in jeans, you are pretty much discarded on the spot.
Oct 8 2009 1:32AM
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Valind
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So if someone comes in your hotel to apply for a dishwasher job in jeans. hes discarded?
Oct 8 2009 1:34AM
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Rachy
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Click for larger image

there, that is the nicest outfit that is on the oakley webpage (with nice shoes)

You will be more dressed up than your interviewer, but you will be with in the proper range of attire.
Oct 8 2009 1:36AM
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Rachy
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that didnt work, here is the link

Oct 8 2009 1:37AM
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Valind
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you know shes right, walk in there with Oakley ski pants and jacket. LOL....bottom line is if you want to show respect dress to inpress, wear a tie. Period. I am not bored enough to continue on about why its the proper thing to do.
Oct 8 2009 1:43AM
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Rachy
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^unnecessary.

From the business section of associated content.


Dress for a Non-Professional Interview: For Clothes Stores

If you are applying for a sales job at a clothing store, your best bet would be to wear clothes from that store. Sounds simple, right? Obviously, if you are a woman working in a man's clothing store, you won't have much luck, but get as close as possible. You can also visit the store before your interview to examine the sales clerks. What do they wear when they're on the floor? Purchase clothes that are as close as possible to that which the other employees are wearing.

Sometimes I know what I'm talking about. This is one of those times.

But do what you please... I'm going to bed.
Oct 8 2009 1:57AM
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Avifarer
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i'm going to lifty. what is considered church wear?
Oct 8 2009 2:35AM
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willysworld
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soo much bull shit just to get a retail job..

wear what that rachy chick said.. she seems to know whats up..

if you wear what that other deushe said youll look like a kook.

Oct 8 2009 2:59AM
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.travis.
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Ya man i think that Rachy is right. Have you seen the people that work at oakley store. the one i got to the guy always wears a t shirt and jeans and a trucker hat, i can guarentee he didnt wear a suit to his interview. if it was for a higher position i would say wear a suit. i would seriously go with kakis like an oakley shirt and i think you will be fine. my 2 cents.
Oct 8 2009 9:46AM
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Goku
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i wore a suit to the retail job i have right now, and i wear jeans and a t shirt to work everyday, i think a tye is best just to show you are serious about getting the job
Oct 8 2009 10:47AM
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Rachy
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chinos and a woven shirt and casual leather shoes. Makes me think of easter....


And in regards to the tie thing.... to each his own. Many retail will hire people who wear suits, but it really doesn't make you seem like you want the position more when its with retail. A person who is wearing a really nice oakley shirt and oakley pants and nice shoes already fits in and looks put together which is a quality they tend to look for when hiring someone who is going to be representing their brand. I never said they wouldn't hire the person in a suit, but if a person with the same qualifications shows up looking confident in their nice oakley wear, they may be chosen over you since they are already making an effort to represent the brand in a positive way.
Oct 8 2009 11:00AM
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Valind
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You are a moron. 

Oct 8 2009 11:44AM
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Valind
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Are you an AM at a Hotel 8 or sometihng?

Oct 8 2009 11:48AM
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Mr.Panda
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I say wear a tie but i say this for a different reason.  Look at the world economy and realize that there are a shit ton of other people looking for ANY kinda of job and employers know this.  Dress to impress.
Oct 8 2009 11:52AM
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Valind
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Sorry they go by Super 8 now i think.
Oct 8 2009 11:52AM
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Goku
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alright man, im goning in 15 minutes, im going with a white suit shirt, black tie, and black suit pants
Oct 8 2009 2:44PM
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BOSSignol
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damn its prolly too late, but my homeboy came dressed up hardcore in a 3 piece suit, briefcase and shit for a solar company interview. He got hired and all that, but they still make fun of him for overdressing to this day.
Oct 8 2009 5:44PM
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Ski_Midwest
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threads for the next time i have an interview
Oct 8 2009 9:20PM
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Goku
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so they threw me a huge curve ball, it was a group interview with 4 other people, the dude interviewing me looked exactly like tanner hall, they asked a bunch of retail related questions, then the one i was waiting for came up, "what do you like to do in your spare time"? i answered "I am on the varsity ski racing team for my high school, i freeski everyday as well, and in the off seasons I race motocross" he looked at me smiled and nodded. the other kids were noobs and just thought it would be cool to get a job at a "sunglasses store" he is hiring 4 part time, 2 seasonal, and 1 full time. he interviews 20 more people and we get calls on november 1st. im nervous and excited
Oct 8 2009 9:45PM
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user098123
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Dude sounds like you killed it.  Hopefully you get the job!
Oct 8 2009 9:47PM
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Chompo.
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dress up. butt maybe come in with some oakley shades on
Oct 8 2009 9:53PM
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