Halfords

ultimatebassist31 · June 2007

Ok, since i've finished school, and i need a job, would it be worth applying in Halford's? I know how shit they are, but i'd much rather do something i enjoy over sitting behind a counter in tesco's for hours on end. Advice appreciated.

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R1D3R · June 2007

*smart
*no trainers
*know the products, apart from bikes
thats about it, and you should get a job, unless they don't need anyone
Good Luck

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Thom yorkes pyjamas · June 2007

Generally Halfords is not that bad it tends to be the staff having no idea about things that puts people off.
If you know your stuff then it should be good.

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ultimatebassist31 · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by R1D3R

*smart
*no trainers
*know the products, apart from bikes
thats about it, and you should get a job, unless they don't need anyone
Good Luck

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Everything in the store you mean?

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elmotheewokking · June 2007

Part time in Halfords is fine. However, all of the full timers I know hate it, I was also included in said group.
If your employed on Bikehut, thats all you'll do apart from occasional till work, unless its a smaller store.

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ultimatebassist31 · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by elmotheewokking

Part time in Halfords is fine. However, all of the full timers I know hate it, I was also included in said group.
If your employed on Bikehut, thats all you'll do apart from occasional till work, unless its a smaller store.

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at least it hasn't rashed like my groin.
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That's what i would hope to apply for, part time in bikehut. Ill go and ask about it tomorrow or Monday. Cheers

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Flurry · June 2007

it'll make a change for someone in Halfrauds to know what their talking about

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elmotheewokking · June 2007

Heh, my local one actually has riders in working there, that know what they're on about... [:o]

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The Joe Show · June 2007

I work in Halfords.

I started out as a part-time bike mechanic, although now i'm moving more into management as i'm currently a supervisor.

To be honest, it's not that bad, the pay isn't too cruddy, most of the people who work there are alright, if you've got a good store you'll get some great nights out and the 15% staff discount is quite handy.

Interview wise, show that you already have a bit of bike knowledge (although the more you show the better, but don't be bernard mathews!y), dress reasonably smartly (shirt and jeans and smart shoes is ok), and be positive and friendly. If you just sit there saying yes/no you don't have a very good chance.

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MentalRaver · June 2007

Hey my local one actually has bikers working there too.

I bought the missus a not a bad component Saracen hardtail for her to learn on, and guess what? I had to sort out the gears, brakes and even tighten the quick releases before we went on our first ride.

My friend bough his Scrap from there, and guess what? The mop haired idiot (see my next paragraph) said that if he bought it today , he would PDI it *properly* and that he would chuck in 2 years free service. This was despite my mate stating he was an ex motorbike mechanic and brainy cycle tech guy!??

The mop haired idiot- he apparentlty worked there to get a load of bikes cheap. He had a œsilly thousand carbon bugaboo that he smashed up hitting a car that he pulled on. He also had a Big Hit with the totem upgrade, this and that and bells on. Asked if he could wheelie- he said no. Asked if he could track stand- he said no.

Maybe it was all sales patter, but boy oh boy did the lad make himself look like the biggest nobber going. It's only cos my mate really wanted his Kona hoodie free (and some other bits) he got it.

SO if YOU work there- don't bull shat someone who knows more than you cos you just look even more stupid than saying "hey man, i just sell bikes."

Rah!

ultimatebassist31 · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by The Joe Show

I work in Halfords.

I started out as a part-time bike mechanic, although now i'm moving more into management as i'm currently a supervisor.

To be honest, it's not that bad, the pay isn't too cruddy, most of the people who work there are alright, if you've got a good store you'll get some great nights out and the 15% staff discount is quite handy.

Interview wise, show that you already have a bit of bike knowledge (although the more you show the better, but don't be bernard mathews!y), dress reasonably smartly (shirt and jeans and smart shoes is ok), and be positive and friendly. If you just sit there saying yes/no you don't have a very good chance.

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Cheers Joe. I'll shall pop in tomorrow and ask and see if they want a CV (i'm asuming they will).

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roj279 · June 2007

yep the guy who built the trails near me works in our local one, think he quite enjoys it.

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david28031982 · June 2007

15% discount bet there making 40% profit y make profit from employees

John · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by MentalRaver

Hey my local one actually has bikers working there too.

I bought the missus a not a bad component Saracen hardtail for her to learn on, and guess what? I had to sort out the gears, brakes and even tighten the quick releases before we went on our first ride.

My friend bough his Scrap from there, and guess what? The mop haired idiot (see my next paragraph) said that if he bought it today , he would PDI it *properly* and that he would chuck in 2 years free service. This was despite my mate stating he was an ex motorbike mechanic and brainy cycle tech guy!??

The mop haired idiot- he apparentlty worked there to get a load of bikes cheap. He had a œsilly thousand carbon bugaboo that he smashed up hitting a car that he pulled on. He also had a Big Hit with the totem upgrade, this and that and bells on. Asked if he could wheelie- he said no. Asked if he could track stand- he said no.

Maybe it was all sales patter, but boy oh boy did the lad make himself look like the biggest nobber going. It's only cos my mate really wanted his Kona hoodie free (and some other bits) he got it.

SO if YOU work there- don't bull shat someone who knows more than you cos you just look even more stupid than saying "hey man, i just sell bikes."

Rah!
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What the hell was that? Dont remember anyone asking for a life story.

havent fallen off,
im just having a rest

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mbukjames · June 2007

Which Halfords will you be going to? The one in Kingsteignton needs some decent staff, There all stuck up nobs IMO.
They must have some scam running in there, I take my bike in there to get it repaired and they get it repaired fine and then fiddle with the gears so I now can't use 2nd!

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king andrew the 1st · June 2007

i used to work in halfords on bikehut. i used to quite enjoy it.
we had an old bloke who knew everything about bikes, me (i think i know enough about bikes to work on them), a fulltimer that knew sweet fa and a part timer who was similar in competance to me
plus as i work in a garage i got staff and trade discount on some bits
if the manager wasnt in we would all just relax and ride around on the bikes when nobody was looking.

i i$ $pe$hol!!!

Andy · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by david28031982

15% discount bet there making 40% profit y make profit from employees
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It's called business.

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an uber pimp XTC and a marginally less pimp Anthem sitting side by side.I like that a lot
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rjduffell · June 2007

my mates been working their two days a week and i think he hates it ...

twiddle fingers

schmako · June 2007

I love having friends that work at bikehut, just take the bike in and repairs done for free[:D]

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ultimatebassist31 · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by rjduffell

my mates been working their two days a week and i think he hates it ...

twiddle fingers
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You know why?

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John · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Schmako

I love having friends that work at bikehut, just take the bike in and repairs done for free[:D]

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In most cases you could do a better job yourself.

havent fallen off,
im just having a rest

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Moriarti · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Schmako

I love having friends that work at bikehut, just take the bike in and repairs done for free[:D]

Orange Patriot 66 FR
Clubroost XC-4
Pinkbike
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In most cases if you set the bike on fire you would do a better job yourself.

havent fallen off,
im just having a rest

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Im not Gangsta, I just leanthat way...

John · June 2007

And were back! High five bro.

havent fallen off,
im just having a rest

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Moriarti · June 2007

*returns high five while shouting Hell Yeah!*

Im not Gangsta, I just leanthat way...

Norco_Will93 · June 2007

finally a halfords worker who knows how a wheel rotates

The hardtail does it all

my site

the gt

fox bikes bebo

ultimatebassist31 · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by gtriderwil07

finally a halfords worker who knows how a wheel rotates

The hardtail does it all

my site

the gt

fox bikes bebo
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I could say so much to you, but i re-strain as this isn't the sandbox

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MentalRaver · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by gtriderwil07

finally a halfords worker who knows how a wheel rotates

The hardtail does it all

my site

the gt

fox bikes bebo
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hahahahahaha yeah my mate told me that joke the other night!

It was like delivery man that is careful!!!!

John · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ultimatebassist31

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by gtriderwil07

finally a halfords worker who knows how a wheel rotates

The hardtail does it all

my site

the gt

fox bikes bebo
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I could say so much to you, but i re-strain as this isn't the sandbox

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Just let it all out man, Let it out.

havent fallen off,
im just having a rest

Updated [:D] Glory Jackal

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ultimatebassist31 · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ultimatebassist31

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by gtriderwil07

finally a halfords worker who knows how a wheel rotates

The hardtail does it all

my site

the gt

fox bikes bebo
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I could say so much to you, but i re-strain as this isn't the sandbox

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Just let it all out man, Let it out.

havent fallen off,
im just having a rest

Updated [:D] Glory Jackal

Myspace Film, Safe as Fu<s></s>ck Pushbike Bullsh<s></s>it and Wideopen Mag.
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Catch him in the sandbox.. pwahh im loaded LOL[:D]

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Tarquin · June 2007

I loved my time at Halfords

Sleeping with hookers is like dancing your cat on its hind legs... the more you do it the harder it is to convince yourself they're having fun.

Alex · June 2007

You weren't exactly working in a branch dealing with the muppets though, were you Tarquin.

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