what to wear to a SYGMA driver interview?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by denton, Feb 29, 2012.

  1. denton

    denton Light Load Member

    Finally got a call from a local company back home (currently hauling in the oil field) today. They want to interview me tomorrow. My question is since its a driving job where its pretty physical having to lump my own freight all day, is nice boots, nice jeans and a shirt appropriate? Or should I go Dockers and boots? I don't want to under dress but it is for a physically demanding job so I don't want to over dress either. What do you think?
     
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  3. Sonbell

    Sonbell Light Load Member

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    I'd go with the Dockers and boots. Jeans may seem a little relaxed.
     
  4. Winkjr

    Winkjr Road Train Member

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    You should wear a suit to it. It's a job interview. Or you could just wear a pair of jeans with a tie but I would go with a suit.
     
  5. Logan76

    Logan76 Crusty In Training

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    Really A suit?! If I had trucks and you walked in wearing a suit, I would be quite surprised.

    Wear nice jeans (clean, no rips or tears) and a nice collared shirt (like a polo shirt) and a nice clean pair of boots.

    Hell I've work a T-shirt and many interviews and have gotten jobs no problem.
     
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  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    If this is another driving position just dress casual.As long as you have good hygiene and clean clothes not ragged,they don't care.
     
  7. Oor

    Oor Road Train Member

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    Think that was his point.

    You only get one chance to make a first impression.
     
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  8. MM71

    MM71 Heavy Load Member

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    I'd wear Khakis or Black Pants ... not Jeans, and a button up collared shirt. Nice functional shoes, boots work, but no tennis shoes. Also cover up all visible tattoo's

    I would also not wear a suit. Dressing up for a job interview is appropriate, but a suit may make a statement that you do not want to make. Most executive managers will not do the tasks that you will be assigned as a Driver ... but they would wear a suit to an interview or meeting.
     
  9. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You'll look #### funny showing up in a suit, then bossman says do a pre trip and road test.....now !
     
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  10. Marksteven

    Marksteven Road Train Member

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    Truck driving job or not, i would never wear jeans to a job interview. Remember, you are trying to sell yourself, Dress pants and a neat clean Polo or dress shirt. A suit isnt neccessary.
     
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  11. cpttuttle

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    wear a t-shirt that reads "u.s. foods sucks"
     
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