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HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,213
edited June 2006 in Musicians and Gearheads
So yeah I got an interview Thursday at 1PM at a guitar shop. I worked at a guitar shop once and I just gave an application and started a week later without any interview.

I'm wondering what I should expect from this interview. Any tips or anything? This would be a kick ass job, the place is not the best guitar shop in the world but the people there are just awsome. They are mostly a fender shop which is nice. They have an original tweed in the back that they let the people who work there play.

On my application I put "anything" and they know me because I'm in there a lot. Plus my old guitar teacher put in a good word for me there. He told me they usually start off at about $8.50 for people they know which would be amazing for me!!

Any help?
2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
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  • Thumbing My WayThumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    So yeah I got an interview Thursday at 1PM at a guitar shop. I worked at a guitar shop once and I just gave an application and started a week later without any interview.

    I'm wondering what I should expect from this interview. Any tips or anything? This would be a kick ass job, the place is not the best guitar shop in the world but the people there are just awsome. They are mostly a fender shop which is nice. They have an original tweed in the back that they let the people who work there place.

    On my application I put "anything" and they know me because I'm in there a lot. Plus my old guitar teacher put in a good word for me there. He told me they usually start off at about $8.50 for people they know which would be amazing for me!!

    Any help?

    Good luck man let us know how it goes!!

    Don't really have too many tips, I guess like any interview I would just be polite and honest :)
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  • nickydeannickydean Posts: 40
    Having worked in a guitar shop for a while, one thing that annoys the crap out of myself and the shop owner are people who act like they are more knowledgeable then they actually are. I'm not saying that you don't have guitar knowledge, because I don't know you - but keep that in mind. Be extremely honest and humble. Humility is always a great quality to show in an interview of any kind. Also, just talk with the guy/girl! Chat about the guitars you own, what music you are into and what-not.

    Congrats and the best of luck!
  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,213
    nickydean wrote:
    Having worked in a guitar shop for a while, one thing that annoys the crap out of myself and the shop owner are people who act like they are more knowledgeable then they actually are. I'm not saying that you don't have guitar knowledge, because I don't know you - but keep that in mind. Be extremely honest and humble. Humility is always a great quality to show in an interview of any kind. Also, just talk with the guy/girl! Chat about the guitars you own, what music you are into and what-not.

    Congrats and the best of luck!

    Thanks

    The guy I'm interviewing with is a PJ fan too. I overheard him saying that he saw them in Boston. I just don't know how to start the conversation. Should I wear my green disease t-shirt? lol
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
  • moster78moster78 Posts: 1,591
    Just be yourself. Thats the only advice I could give for any job interview.

    Oh and if you get it, discount? Good luck!
  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,213
    moster78 wrote:
    Just be yourself. Thats the only advice I could give for any job interview.

    Oh and if you get it, discount? Good luck!

    Will try to give a discount...haha may have to wait until I am there for a while if I get it :)

    Family Melody in Patchogue
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
  • moster78moster78 Posts: 1,591
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    Will try to give a discount...haha may have to wait until I am there for a while if I get it :)

    Family Melody in Patchogue

    Never been there, but I'll have to check it out. I'm getting kind of sick of going to Guitar Center for everything. Even though they are the only place around that seems to have Gibsons.
  • Pearl Jam and toastPearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    Thanks

    The guy I'm interviewing with is a PJ fan too. I overheard him saying that he saw them in Boston. I just don't know how to start the conversation. Should I wear my green disease t-shirt? lol
    couldn't hurt :cool:
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  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,213
    Or maybe I should be like..."what are you doing this weekend?" and then when he says "How about you?" Ill be like..."well tonite I'm seeing PJ and then I'm seeing them Saturday as well."

    haha
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    They usually ask you a few questions about gear.....

    Essentially, you want to qualify the customer find out what they want and how much they want to spend as soon as possible, that targets what you should sell them, then show them the best example of what they can afford maybe a little bit more if there are no really good options in your opinion in their price range.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,213
    Oh man tomorrow is the day!!

    I'm nervous...ive never had a "real" interview before
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
  • brain of cbrain of c Posts: 5,213
    no stairway.......
    d'oh!!!!!!

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  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    brain of c wrote:
    no stairway.......

    Denied.
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  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    brain of c wrote:
    no stairway.......



    in addendum, for the love of all that is good and holy......

    NO CRAZY TRAIN!!!
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,213
    Pacomc79 wrote:
    in addendum, for the love of all that is good and holy......

    NO CRAZY TRAIN!!!

    OH COMMON!!!! I can play crazy train with sick squeek harmonics!!
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
  • Pacomc79Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    HailHailVitalogy wrote:
    OH COMMON!!!! I can play crazy train with sick squeek harmonics!!


    wait until you are in a room with 357 amplifiers and 1200 guitars 90% of which have crappy strings and are out of tune, with a symphony of would be Randy Rhodeses and a loud vaccum from the store tech 20ft from your ear, then my friend, then is when you will plead for no Crazy Train.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • HailHailVitalogyHailHailVitalogy Posts: 5,213
    Just got back

    Was about a 15 minute interview

    Basically a one way interview. He just talked about what he does and what I would be doing. I asked small talk questions like...how long have you been working here? what type of bands are you in?

    I think it went well. I should have a call by early next week.
    2003: Uniondale, MSG x2 | 2004: Reading | 2005: Gorge, Vancouver, Philly | 2006: East Rutherford x2, Gorge x2, Camden 1, Hartford | 2008: MSG x2, VA Beach | 2009: Philly x3 | 2010: MSG x2, Bristow | 2011: Alpine Valley x2 | 2012: MIA Philly | 2013: Wrigley, Charlottesville, Brooklyn 2 | 2014: Milan, Amsterdam 1 | 2016: MSG x2, Fenway x2, Wrigley 2 | 2018: Rome, Krakow, Berlin, Wrigley 2 | 2021: Sea Hear Now | 2022: San Diego, LA x2, MSG, Camden, Nashville, St. Louis, Denver | 2023: St. Paul 1, Chicago x2, Fort Worth x2, Austin 2 | 2024: Las Vegas 1, Seattle x2, Indy, MSG x2, Philly x2, Baltimore, Ohana 2
  • moster78moster78 Posts: 1,591
    Cool deal. Like Tom Petty said, "The waiting is the hardest part."

    You going to the Jersey show tonight?
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