Massage Therapist
(Female, Age 29) from avondale, AZ
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Massage Therapist |
|---|---|
| Salary | $30,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | avondale, AZ |
| Years Experience | 4 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
I am self employed
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I practice and provide theraputic massage.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
self employed
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
no
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
my hours and places of work vary
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 3
Hours: 1
Co-Workers: 5
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 1
Level of Responsibility: 1
The Actual Work: 1
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
I did not find it I chose it. Everything else is and has been word of mouth.
What was the application process?
n/a
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
no
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
n/a
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
my schooling properly prepared me for the current position
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes i attended a private college foe massage therapy
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes it was the only way
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
yes
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
go to college or trade school for massage therapy
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
physical fitness is important as well as knowing the scope and ethics of massage therapy
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
go for it!
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes
What are your current career goals?
to own my own massage facility
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.5 | west valley massage collage | theraputic massage |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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