5 tips for building an effective resume
Congratulations, you’ve graduated! After completing Northern Institute of Massage Therapy’s (NIMT) impactful training and instruction, you now have the skills and confidence to shine in your new career. But before you head off to soothe aching muscles and relieve pain for clients, begin your job search with a professional resume that will set you apart.
Your resume is key in presenting your unique education, background and relevant skills to potential employers. Below are some key tips that will help you organize and design your resume and land your dream job.
5 back-to-school tips for the mature student
Summer is just around the corner. For many adults, this time of year involves summer camps, road trips, backyard BBQ’s and lots of outdoor family time. In between the activities, summer can also be the perfect time to start thinking about your personal goals and next steps in your career.
If you’re a mature student who has decided to head back to school this September, don’t let the chaos of a busy summer shift into your fall. You can avoid the stress of back-to-school season by planning ahead with these tips to help you stay on track:
Self care as a massage therapist
As naturally nurturing individuals, massage therapists find their passion in helping others relax, release pain and in getting clients’ bodies back to balance. Yet when your instinct is to put others first, it can be easy to forget to keep your own batteries charged and remember that providing optimal care for others starts with you. Since the work of a massage therapist can be demanding, having a good self-care regimen in place is a necessity to give your body and mind the same quality of care and attention you lavish on your clients.
Finding yourself in a second career
If you’re finding yourself in any of those categories, seize the opportunity and choose a second career that brings out the best in you. Figure out what career would be a good fit for your skills, your interests and your schedule. Consider what you do in your spare time — do you have a hobby that can be turned into a business or other interests that could translate to a new career?
Still stuck? Here are three ideas to reflect upon as you embark on this exciting journey:
Putting a massage therapy career into motion – literally!
We’ve all heard the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.??? The proverbial phrase is meant to encourage optimism and a positive can-do attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune. For alumna Janet Renzetti, this phrase hits close to home when an unexpected tragedy shifted her world and drove her decision to switch careers, ultimately leading her to enrol at MCG Career College (previously know as the Northern Institute of Massage Therapy – or NIMT).
Hitting the highway…
Prepare to open your own massage therapy business
Here are 3 key items to consider before you take the leap
Congratulations! You’ve completed a massage therapy program and have received your certification. You are about to embark on the incredible journey into massage therapy and to helping your clients achieve better health and wellness.
In a previous blog post, we talked about what an exciting time it is to be in the industry. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Lethbridge College revealed that demand for massage services in Alberta is on the rise. More than 31.5 per cent of Albertans surveyed received relaxation massage services in the past twelve months — that’s over one million Albertans!
From rehab to a career in massage therapy
Meet NIMT graduate and instructor, Petra Bierkos
Have you made the momentous decision to change your career and become a Registered Massage Therapist? Do you want to apply your compassion and knowledge to help people feel better? Before that happens, you have another big decision to make: choosing which massage school is right for you. There are many factors that influence this decision — what programs are offered, course schedules, school location and tuition. But the quality and experience of the instructors and faculty should be an important factor as well.
Top 3 Reasons to Become a Registered Massage Therapist
Health and wellness are often top of mind at this time of year, as people set goals to put their personal well-being at the top of the priority list. While this typically includes hitting the gym, joining a yoga studio, or simply indulging in a few spa services, for some, personal well-being starts with a change in career.
A recent market research report from Technavio expects the global health and wellness market to accelerate at a compound annual growth rate of almost six per cent between 2018 and 2022. The global health and wellness industry includes everything from health food and fitness equipment to preventative and personalized health.
