Still Unemployed
I spent most of my time last week applying for Personal Trainer position at Gold’s. I heard they could start me out as a floor trainer till my NASM certification was complete. Frustrating process; renewing CPR/AED card, multiple interviews and thinking I had it. I train at Gold’s and was told by the staff they heard I was hired. Worst part was no return call from the guy who interviewed me. I had to catch him before his workout to get an answer. Turns out they have enough people on the floor waiting to test for their certifications so they won’t take me till mine is done. I know I can pass the test at least by mid August. I’ll just continue to try other gyms in this area if Gold’s does not take me. Can’t wait to get off this couch.
July 20, 2008 at 4:48 pm
I worked for a corp Gold’s in San Antonio as a member ship sales rep before I moved out here to Cali. They suck at the hiring process and also are only worried about sales from sales team and personal trainers. It didnt matter if you had trained 8 people that day and they were all making great progress if you dint sale more sessions you got in trouble. Alot of the trianer quit or were fired because of this. I dont know about all Golds everywhere just of you are in the South Texas area corp owns most of them and they suck at customer service and being good employers its all about the money not the fitness!!!
July 20, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Don’t get let it get you down. Just stay persistant, and you will meet your goals. Getting there may not be on the path you wanted it to but it will happen. Stay beautiful!
- Later
July 21, 2008 at 12:49 pm
The right job will come about, most likely, when you least expect it….Patience is a virtue, right?