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Interview questions for massage therapy instructor/director position?

Does anyone have any insight on what specific questions would be asked during an interview for either or both of the above positions? My wife is really excited about her interview with a career training school and wants to be as prepared as possible.

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1. I used to be in recruitment and in any interview as an applicatant you should remember the 'star' method when answering... remember to talk about the Situation or Task - describe it (ie lasy came in with severe back pain, been to lots of therapists) Action - the action you took (you tried a 20 mins remedial massage and then nexk massage with heat etc...i don't know anything about massage so I am making it up) Results - the outcome or results of the action you took in relation to the matter (she had no pain after the massage, and said it was the best massage she had ever had!) Anyway - it means you cover all the angles when answering and helps you to think about situations you could describe which relate to the job description - you prove you can do it Hope this is helpful! Best of luck May Mitchell
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