How to Interview for a Massage Therapy Job
Even though massage therapy is seen as a relatively casual industry, you should still present yourself as an educated professional when you interview for a massage therapy job. Be prepared to conduct both a sit-down, face-to-face interview and a massage interview during which you will relate to the employer as a client. Always highlight the positive aspects of your education, experience and character in a job interview.
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Instructions
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Dress in business casual or professional. Slacks and a nice shirt are appropriate, or a modest, professional dress is another option for women.
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Research the employer. Ask around in the community, check with the Better Business Bureau and inquire within the ranks of the American Massage Therapy Association (see Resource).
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Arrive on time. This is critical; being on time speaks far more about your commitment and professionalism than anything else you might say during the interview.
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Come prepared with a copy of your resume in hand, even if you don't have work experience as a massage therapist. List your credentials and any practical experience or training you had as a massage student. Letters of recommendation from previous employers, even if they had little or nothing to do with massage therapy, may also highlight positive aspects of your dependability.
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Relax and smile. Be prepared with one- or two-sentence answers to basic questions like what sort of massage you do, where and when you received training and from whom and your reasons for seeking that particular job.
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Expect to answer the questions why did you study massage therapy, and why do you want to work as a massage therapist?
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Be prepared to do a massage interview after the sit-down interview. Treat the employer as if she were a typical client. Make sure to go through all the steps, including intake and education, before the actual massage. And relax--remember, you're a professional; that's why you've made it this far in the interview process.
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Interview the employer. Make sure you have a clear understanding of how the job would be structured. Will you be an employee or an independent contractor? Will you be required to sign a noncompete clause? Will the employer provide all the clients, or will you be required to drum up your own?
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Tips & Warnings
If you're nervous about speaking to the employer, ask a friend to sit down for a practice interview before you go or rehearse your answers to common questions in front of a mirror.
