I have an interview at a fitness club…?

Question by Suz: I have an interview at a fitness club…?
Though, the qualifications did not say you had to be in shape, I am not so much in shape. The job I am seeking is for recruiting new clients, signing people up, and encouraging people to want to lose weight and get into the shape they want.

See, I love to exercise, but don’t do enough of it. I use to have a gym membership and went just about every day but that was a while back. I’m overweight for my height because I am very small in size and body frame. I want to lose weight and think this job will be the perfect oppurtunity to do so……..but the problem is….I had a friend who use to work at a fitness club as the front desk girl and she was laid off because the boss thought she was too fat.

Now, that’s really mean and I hope it is not true, and that’s the only reason they let her go.

But if I get this job, I want to lose weight and will because I will ever have exercise/cardio equipment at my fingertips. I just don’t want to give off a bad impression if my interviewer thinks I won’t be good for the job because I’m overweight…..

The job requires people skills, great communication, and experience in customer service. I have all those and then some…I just hope that will be enough. Do you think I should also say in the interview that I want to change and do the right thing by my body and lose the weight?

Answers welcomed!

Best answer:

Answer by AMCR1988
if the friend was only let go because she was fat, there would be a lawsuit.

yeah i think for the interview just be really positive and honest about your intentions, and if they’re looking for that (someone who is an average joe looking to get into shape) then they will respect it and consider you for the job. 1/2 of their clientele is probably in your situation, so having someone who looks kind of like you would be less intimidating i would think…

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