The most intimidating part of any interview is the actual interview. You know, the questions. But it doesn’t have to be so scary. Take a look at these tips to be sure you nail your interview.
Be Prepared for the Most Common Questions
For example one question I can guarantee anyone hiring a massage therapist will ask, is “Why did you get into Massage Therapy” or “Why did you choose Massage as your profession?” or something along those lines. Let me just come out with it, WE ALREADY KNOW YOU LIKE TO HELP PEOPLE! Giving the simple answer “I like to help people” is overused and blatantly obvious; you wouldn’t be here if you didn’t like helping people. As employers, we want to hear more.
Ask Questions
When the interview is concluding the interviewer is going to ask you if you have any questions, you know you do, so ask them! Don’t be afraid to ask anything and everything you want to know that was not covered in the interview. After all, you’re going to be employed here; you need to know everything there is to know.
Thank Them
After your interview concludes, thank your interviewer for his or her time and tell them you look forward to hearing from them! Being persistent is not a bad thing at all, just don’t overdo it, if they told you they would be in contact in the next few days and it’s been a week, give them a call to check the status, but try not to blow them up with calls and e-mails every day, the hiring decision takes time, respect that.
Practice Your Skills
For massage therapists there is often a second interview or a technical interview, this is where you actually give someone a massage, so they can assess your skills. This is just what you have been doing; just proceed to give them the best massage they have ever experienced!
Finding a job is a fun and exciting experience, enjoy it and show the world how talented you are! Everything we have covered here are tips and tricks to help you out, but always be yourself and who you truly are. They are hiring YOU, not your perception.
I think I was always afraid to ask questions before. I definitely see how asking questions of my own would be beneficial and of course, always having good manners is a plus.
Always good info, thanks again for all these blogs.
This is a great blog. It is really going to help me when it is time for my interview. I am going to be well prepared. This is awesome info. And I like the last sentence they are hiring you. Good stuff.
Thank you for the information. I will definitely come up with a revised and awesome reason for wanting to be a massage therapist!
Interviewing is always so stressful for me so being extra prepared helps. It’s been a long time since I’ve had an interview so this is helpful information to prepare me for that dreaded experience.
Good to know, when it comes to interviewing for a job. you can never know to much. great information to read over.
Another great blog to share with my co workers and friends.
Good tips for a person interviewing for a job. Will help me further on when looking for a job.
Though it will be some time before I can use these tips, I will definitely employ them (pun intended). I was fully prepared to give the stock “helping people” answer. Now I will have to sit and reflect on a deeper answer to the why question.
This is one subject that I always welcome advice and tips for. Thank you!
Great and useful information here,and yes asking questions are always good and get as much information about the job before you interview.
These blogs are so helpful in many ways. I especially like this blog because of the information it has. Being prepared on a interview is key for success.
Great information! This will come in handy in a few months for me! Thank you.
This will be helpful after school is over. its been awhile sense i have had an interview .
I knew most of that information already. It was in the first tip that I didn’t know. I have many reasons why I want to be a massage therapist, it’s quite a long story. I really just didn’t think anyone would want to hear so much and the most simple version is I enjoy helping others.