2. A summary of education, skills, and experiences
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A
RESUME?
To get the interviewer to read your resume and
call you in for an interview
3. One page if little experience – 2 pages maximum
Well organized, easy to read, and provides support for your
objective
Use proper grammar and punctuation- PROOFREAD and
have someone else proofread it
Make sure your resume is visually appealing with the most
important information on top half of the resume.
Begin with the most recent dates and work backwards.
ERROR FREE
4. Name, address, telephone number and e-mail
address
Summary or profile of your strengths and skills
and a description of the type of position you are
seeking
Qualifications: your credentials and a description
of the modalities you are qualified to practice
5. Employment history: name and location of previous
employers, dates of employment and the name of
your job
Education and training schools (if you have
graduated from college, there is no need to list your
high school), and workshops or other training that is
relevant to the type of position you are seeking
Any awards or professional affiliations that a
prospective employer might be interested in (your
AMTA Professional Membership, for example)
6. If most of your experience is unrelated to the career you
want to begin, summarize it briefly and accurately.
Say in your summary/profile section that you are seeking
to begin your career in massage therapy, and place
emphasis on your education, training and affiliations to
highlight your qualifications.
7. Translate Experience into SkillsTranslate Experience into Skills
Find ways to show how previous jobs make you a
desirable massage therapy employee.
Use the value of your student massage clinic work to
qualify as job experience.
For example:
As a student intern, I provided more than 175
massages to clients through a supervised student
clinic. I developed a 20 percent rate of return clients,
compared with the class average of 10 percent.
8. Specific statement for an advertised position
A brief, concise statement about the job you are seeking
and your skills and experience
General statement for an unknown position -best used
for a job fair
Written from the employer’s perspective
9. Objective: Looking for a job that is flexible to
my school schedule where I can learn new
skills.
Objective: Seeking a rewarding position in
business administration.
Objective: Seeking a customer service
position which utilizes my strong communication
and computer skills
10. Summary
Highlights
Skills
Describe your strengths and skills.
Include computer skills, foreign language, # of years of
experience, personal attributes, top three skills the
employer needs.
Highlight different techniques or specialties here
Develop brief statements describing your experience with
your top three skills
Bullets or paragraph format
11. Use the words: duties, responsibilities
Use I, we, the
Use Incorrect verb tense
List reason for leaving, address or phone
numbers, supervisor’s name
12. REFERENCES
Do not include in your resume
Include on a separate sheet of paper (if requested)
3- 5 people (no family and friends)
Ask references for permission before listing them
13.
14. Writing a Cover LetterWriting a Cover Letter
Letters are among the most important tools you
can use in your job search, and they should always
accompany your resume when you apply for a job.
Your cover letter reflects your personality,
professionalism and experience, and allows you to
attract the prospective employer's interest. Tailor
your cover letter to fit each opportunity.
15. Three Parts of a Cover LetterThree Parts of a Cover Letter
Every cover letter includes an introduction, a body
and a close.
◦ 1.The introduction is where you introduce yourself and
catch the reader's interest.
◦ 2.The body of the letter describes how you are suited to
the job. Motivate the reader to want to meet you by
describing how your skills can help the prospective
employer's business.
◦ 3.The close is your final paragraph. The end of the letter
expresses your appreciation for the reader's time and
interest, and promises future contact.
16. Grab the Attention of Your Prospective EmployerGrab the Attention of Your Prospective Employer
Personalize your introduction to the particular place of
business or person to whom you're writing, and avoid starting
with "to whom this may concern." If a friend or associate
referred you, include this information in the first paragraph. Or
write something like, "Your business attracted my interest
because I admired the volunteer chair massage you
sponsored at the Special Olympics last month.“
Follow Up with Personal ContactFollow Up with Personal Contact
A cover letter does not take the place of personal contact. In
your final paragraph, tell the prospective employer that you
will call next week to request an appointment for an interview,
and then be sure to write this commitment on your calendar.
18. Palm Beach State College Online Career Center
Website
Jobs
Career Information
Upload your resume
Talk to a Career Consultant
Use the Job Agent - Receive emails or texts
when new jobs related to your current search
criteria are posted
19. Preparing for a Massage JobPreparing for a Massage Job
InterviewInterview
•Preparing for a massage job interview, or any job
interview for that matter, actually begins well in advance,
even before you apply for the position.
•Practice your massage skills whenever possible, so you
are always ready to confidently give a demonstration when
asked to do so. Also have a list of questions to study that
might be asked during an interview.
•This list can be added to after each interview when
question come up that are asked that weren't already on
your list.
20. • To prepare more specifically for your interview, you will want to have
clothing ready that is similar to that worn on the job in the location you
are interviewing in. You will also want to have all your documents
ready, including both personal and professional references.
• Go over your massage interview questions several times, so you will be
ready to answer confidently.
• The day before the interview, research the company, do a drive by and
get a good nights sleep.
21. First ImpressionsFirst Impressions
•Arrive for your interview a few minutes early. Not too early,
but don't be late or you could lose the position on that count.
•Announce yourself to the receptionist and follow instructions
about whether to have a seat to wait or be taken to the
interview room. Be sure to give a genuine smile and be
courteous to everyone you encounter during the entire
interview process.
•When the interviewer enters the room, stand up, greet him
or her and introduce yourself with a smile and a firm
handshake.
22. • Massage interview questions are very likely to cover
such things as your knowledge of specific techniques,
pathology and kinesiology.
• Following the massage interview questions, you may
be asked to give a demonstration of your abilities as
a massage therapist.
• It would be wise to be ready to give a complete, full
body massage, though that might not be requested
of you. You might be asked to demonstrate a specific
technique for just a few minutes.
23. • For the massage itself, you want to use firm pressure.
Concentrate on your technique.
• Don't stop until instructed to do so or until it has been
about an hour.
• Once you have finished your demonstration, clear
away the towels and drapes properly and wash your
hands again.
• Thank the interviewer for the opportunity to be
interviewed, shake his or her hand firmly and leave the
room with an air of confidence as though you already
got the job.
24. • Remember, the key to answering the massage
interview questions is to have the knowledge
needed for the work and be confident in your
answers.
By following these guidelines you will ace your
massage job interview.
