Questions

Questions to ask when interviewing MTs in private practice:

• How long have you been in practice?
• What obstacles did you have to overcome?
• What are some of the smartest decisions you made in terms f business success?
• What are some poor decisions or mistakes you made that I should avoid?
• What are the keys to long-term success in this industry?
• At what point in your career did you first feel successful?
• What would you suggest I do while in school to prepare for being in business?
• How much has your business model changed since you first started?
• What advice do you have for me about gaining the best results with a business support group?
• If you could do it all over, what would you do differently?

Questions to ask when interviewing spa/clinic therapists/managers:

• In regard to the process of seniority, how did you endure the slow days in the beginning when you were not scheduled for many massages?
• What advice do you have for adjusting to this environment and management (e.g., rules, personalities)?
• What advice do you have for “getting ahead” in a spa/clinic setting?
• What attributes do you look for in a person to work in a spa environment? Are these attributes different from those for a private or contract setting?
• Can you tell me what to expect in a job interview in a spa/clinic setting?
• What is one thing a person can do to ruin an interview (with you)?
• What is one thing a person can do to prevail in an interview (with you)?
• What do you suggest I do while in school to increase my odds of getting hired quickly?