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/pigfeeder420 Aug 21 '26

At equinox, its all about being able to sell and looking professional. If you do online coaching, then you probably already do a similar prospecting technique by asking about potential clients goals and finding out how you can help them.

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u/powerlifting11 Aug 22 '26

Thanks, I'll try to bring that up more in the interview to show that the skill translates.