Preparing for an interview

It's easy to smile; do like the Chinese women do; practice at home by holding a chopstick crossways in your mouth. This forces you to smile. Be sure to remove the chopstick before the interview.

Wear work clothes such as khaki pants and navy blue work shirt. These are cheap at Walmart in the mens work clothes section. Polish your shoes/boots.

Do some research online about the company. This puts you in a position to ask intelligent questions relevant to the company and the job. "Is the company still in negotiotions about a merger with "xyz" company?" Info such as this will be on the company website.

Don't ask questions such as, "Do you have a strong diversity program in place?" or "How many paid days off will I be entitled to?"

 

Most driving jobs it's recommended to show up dressed for a road test. Khaki & navy blue look sharp.
What you have planned to wear is also OK.
Either way you will look neat and clean for that first impression.

Chinese women really do that chopstick practice for a smile. It's part of training for some jobs such as airline stewardess, banking, massage girls, etc.

 

I always wear jeans and a button up work shirt with my normal boots. It is not uncommon for a driver interview to turn into a pretrip in the dirt and a road test.

 

Don't forget to smile:
No Political Correctness here for high-speed rail attendants:

They train to smile with chopsticks wedged between their teeth and books balanced on their heads. They must be nearly as tall as the Miss China beauty contestants and produce smiles outlasting any beauty contest: 4 hours and 48 minutes aboard the new train from China’s capital to coast. The initial interview is conducted wearing panties, bra, open-toe high heel shoes. A woman employee is present during the interview. As many as 20 or 30 women will interview at the same time.

The 313 attendants on the 1,318-km Beijing-Shanghai bullet train launched last week have earned the online nickname ‘high-speed sisters’ for their charm offensive.

The pretty army carries forward the Chinese economy’s official obsession with hostesses between 19-22 years who can smile showing only six to eight front teeth. They are now an anticipated fixture in every national project starting from the Beijing Olympics to the Harmony trains launched ahead of the 90th anniversary of the Communist Party.

“Crew members must be female, younger than 28 years, be of fair complexion and have a shapely figure that conforms to selection standards,” according to the hiring criteria. “The crew must be able to converse in English and know all about the train. They must weigh less than 60 kg and be 165-170 cm tall.”

Think about this during your interview for the truck driving job and you'll smile!

 

Another tip is to be personable,have eye contact with the person interviewing you.
I always work into the conversation that I feel I would be a good fit for the company and have a strong work ethic.
It never hurts to research the company and know about the operation,products,ect.
Be polite,shake their hand and thank them for taking time to interview you.

A button up shirt and decent pants and shoes...
Just don't over do it and be honest and up front about everything.

 

Just go into the interview like you ALREADY have the job. An employer wants to see you will be an asset and not a liability. Local jobs usually mean tighter docks and backing up around motorists, sometimes from the busy street. So make sure your ready for the type of driving a lot of OTR drivers would have a difficult time with.

NOT TO DETOUR YOU: just being real

Confidence mixed with being humble goes a long way. Your 25 years old now, no more penalties at Enterprise for being "an underage driver", your being treated as an adult. Smile, be confident, show that you can be valuable to their operation. Actions speak louder than words until your words gain merit with that particular person.


Good luck

I would wear the same clothes you think you would be working in, tuck in the shirt. Bring a resume' even if it's non driving work history. It shows your stability of work history, or schooling history. Put in a decent folder, look like your worth a little something and that you actually care. Keep good posture. They may never ask to see that resume' but at least you have it and didn't come in empty handed.

Oh yeah, and be likeable.

 

Lots of good tips in here, I like HopeOver, and agree, wear what you'd be wearing to work. Collar shirt work pants, (clean) leather shoes (open toes nono) Other than that, be yourself and relax. Truck companies need drivers, and you're not a beggar, you have a skillset to offer. Do NOT lie. Best to you. Get out there and make a living!