I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at LA Fitness (Highland Village, TX) in June 2012
Interview
Two interviews.
One was a very basic one going over the job description and expectations. It's a time for you to ask questions. They'll ask the basics: your background in the field, why you want to work there, etc. Show up in slacks and a polo.
The second was a personal training session with the hiring manager. You take them through a 30 minute workout, then you'll sit down at the desk and they'll go over what you did well in the session and what you could have done better. Show up in workout attire.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Interview 1: Why do you want to work here? What's your background in the field?
Interview 2: My right rotator cuff is damaged and I have a herniated L4/L5 disc. Take me through a workout.
The interviewer was very nice. He asked me questions about my personal training history and why I want to be a trainer. He asked a couple more questions about my background. I felt good after leaving the interview. I received a call to let me know I got the job and the next steps for onboarding.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What led you into this profession as a personal trainer? What's your story?
Great interview process. Fast and efficient. More like a screening and relaying info than an in depth interview. They didn’t really ask me questions about my qualifications or experience. Mostly on explaining the job process.
Everything was rushed. The vp of sales immediately started sexually harassing me. I complained to their headquarters. I never got paid for the time that I worked. I tried to file a claim with the EEOC.