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June, 2016 l Working World l WorkingWorld.com 11 JOB OPPORTUNITIES regulations, workers must get a license or certification before practicing massage. State regulations typically require graduation from an approved massage therapy program and passing an exam. The exam may be a state-specific exam or the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) licensure exam, offered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. Therapists also may need to pass a background check, have liability insurance, and be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Many states require massage therapists to complete continuing education credits and to renew their license periodically. Those wishing to practice massage therapy should look into legal requirements for the state and locality in which they intend to practice. IMPORTANT QUALITIES Communication skills. Massage therapists need to listen carefully to clients in order to understand what they want to achieve through massage sessions. Decision making skills. Massage therapists must evaluate each client's needs and recommend the best treatment on the basis of that person's needs. Empathy. Massage therapists must give clients a positive experience, which requires building trust between therapist and client. Making clients feel comfortable is necessary for therapists to expand their client base. Integrity. Massage therapists often have access to client information such as medical histories. Therefore, they must be trustworthy and protect the privacy of their clients. Physical stamina. Massage therapists may give several treatments during a workday and have to stay on their feet throughout massage appointments. Physical strength and dexterity. Massage therapists must be strong and able to exert pressure through a variety of movements of the arms and hands when manipulating a client's muscles. Time-management skills. Massage therapists must tailor an appointment to a client's specific needs. Therapists must use their appointment time wisely to help each client accomplish his or her goals. PAY The median annual wage for massage therapists was $38,040 in May 2015. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,860, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $74,860. Most massage therapists earn a combination of wages and tips. About half of massage therapists worked part time in 2014. Because therapists work by appointment in most cases, their schedules and the number of hours worked each week vary considerably. In addition to devoting hours giving massages, therapists may spend time recording clients' notes, marketing, booking clients, washing linens, and conducting other general business tasks. Telemarketers Full Time and Part Time Available Salary + Commission + Daily CASH Bonuses! Sign up Bonus! Call today for more details! Great Way to Make Lots of Money Fast! West LA/Culver City Location 310-645-8080 or 800-615-7737 Telemarketers Top Agents Earn Over $1,000 Per Week! Home Improvement Company looking for people with ANY telemarketing and canvassing experience.