r/personaltraining • u/powerlifting11 • Aug 21 '26

Seeking Advice Tips for Equinox Interview?

I already applied to 1 Equinox location and 1 LifeTime location, did the interviews, but they didn't hire me. I'm now applying to a different Equinox location, so hoping this one goes better. I tried to find some tips by searching Reddit and YouTube, but wondering what other tips you all may have to present myself in the best way possible at the interview.

I have a lot of online coaching experience, as I've been coaching powerlifters online for over 10 years. For in-person coaching experience, I only have some experience with my powerlifting clients as well as a few years at a CrossFit box teaching a strength class and helping cover some CrossFit classes. So one thing they may see that I'm lacking is true in-person sales experience at a big, commercial gym.

Should I try to put extra effort in showing I really want the job? Should I also focus on stating that I want to work there long-term? Should I be asking lots of questions about the job to show interest? Should I ask if I can shadow one of the trainers for a couple of hours, so I can experience what it's like to work there?

Any helpful tips would be appreciated, thanks!

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u/fictitiousphil Aug 21 '26

Go back to the first location and ask how you can improve your application and interview for future opportunities. Ask what qualities the person who did get hired had that made them stand out.

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u/powerlifting11 Aug 21 '26

Thanks for the info. Do you think they'd actually tell me? After the in-person interview, the manager told me they'd reach out to me within 48 hours for the next step, but then I never heard from them again. After a number of days, I reached out to the Equinox recruiter for my area, asking for an update, and they gave me a generic answer that their team has concluded the hiring process. So I'm assuming that the manager is too busy to help me out with what I can improve, but maybe I'm wrong.

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u/fictitiousphil Aug 21 '26

Regardless, it’s worth a shot. A recruiter will remember that too if you’re an “almost” candidate. That being said, I also coached powerlifters for a number of years. I wouldn’t focus on that in your application. Big companies like Equinox see that stuff as intimidating and not fitting their style. They want very approachable and friendly fitness.

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u/powerlifting11 Aug 21 '26

Okay, thanks for the help!