How to ace a massage interview
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WelcomeHow to ace a therapy interviewwith Kevin Parry & Katie Emmett
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Kevin’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/kevinparryKatie’s LinkedIn: www. linkedin.com/katieemmett
Aims of today
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How to get an interview
How to ace a formal interview
How to ace a practical therapy interview
Itinerary10.30 - 11.00 CVs Examples
11.00 - 12.30 Formal interviews / workshops / presentation
12.30 - 13.00 Lunch
13.00 - 13.30 2 x practical examples
13.30 - 14.30 Discuss 2 x practical examples and give presentation
14.30 - 14.45 Break
14.45 - 15.15 1 x practical example
15.15 - 15.30 Q & A with Kev and Katie
15.30 - 16.30 Drinks
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How to get an interview
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Finding jobs
Apply for jobs
CV and Cover letters
Bad applications
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Good applications
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What makes a good application?
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CV and cover letter personalised to the job and the companySent to business e-mail addressIn the cover letter confirm the job and location you are looking to work forConfirm your availabilityCover letter personalAsk for interview in cover letterGood formatSpelling and grammarPreferably PDF
Max two pagesScannableHighlight relevant job rolesSummary to stand out written in 1st personExtra courses attendedDriving licenseReferenceLess is moreCall before sending CV inProfessional membership and insurance
What makes a bad application?
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Bad pictureDon’t let Indeed make your CVApple page documentEmail addressPhone number without answer phoneNegativityFronts and colourDon’t ask questions that are answered on the documentation
Acing your formal interview
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Video examples
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Interview workshop
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Interview Do’s
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Be early!Look smart If you have a reason for not wearing formal clothing, let the company know before
Greet with a hand shake Use eye contact throughoutPrepare for obvious questions Prepare for clinical questionsResearch the company, know the ins and outs
Read the job description and details, be clear on the role Be confident Give full answers to all questions Use examples/past scenarios in your answers
Show character and personality Prepare questions for your interviewerFind out when you will get a response following the interviewShake hands as you leave
Interview Don’ts
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Don’t chew Don’t wear in appropriate clothing Don’t smell & don’t smell too much of perfumeDon’t be nervous Don’t fidget Don’t shy away from eye contact and hand shakes Don’t bring up negative points Don’t be desperate
Don’t ask about money or try to negotiate
Don’t be boring
Acing your practical interview
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Practical examples
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Discussion
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What we look for in a practical interview
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How you introduce yourself Do you put the patient at easeFind out what the patient wants
ConsentFull subjective axAn appropriate objective axExplain choice of techniquesPatient feedback Personable
Professional Dignity and respect throughoutGetting the patient appropriately undressed
How you bring the treatment to a finishResponse to patient questions Showing the use anatomy/ physiology to explain treatments/ injuries Short nails and clean hands The correct therapy practical attire
Outline what is going to happen
Post treatment advice and recommendations
Handling technique / bed use
Practical examples
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Q & A
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