Career Planning for Massage Therapists

This course is designed to assist the learner in developing the necessary skills needed to research, interview for, acquire and successfully maintain a career in the massage and bodywork industry.  Topics covered include resume preparation, and job interviewing MBLEx Review and obtaining a license. 

Course Objectives

1. Know two types of resumes and how to construct an effective, powerful resume.
2. Know what employers are looking for in a candidate, be able to competently answer interview questions, know how to prepare yourself for the interview, and how to interview effectively.
3. Know the components of an organized job search campaign and the most successful method of finding a job.
4. Know six common job-related letters, their content, and how to write at least two of them effectively.
5. Be able to identify the importance of networking and to find employment leads often overlooked by many job seekers.
6. Be familiar with job offer process and how to negotiate salary.
7. Understand the importance of conduct during the first year of the job.
8. Understand the content of the Massage & Bodywork Licensure Examination (MBLEx)
9. Know study habits useful when preparing for psychometric examinations such as the MBLEx.

Course Rationale

This course is included in the Clinical Massage Therapy Diploma program because Arbor College | School of Massage believes that each learner should be exposed to the information necessary to successfully negotiate a career in the massage and bodywork industry.