The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of jobs for massage therapists is expected to grow by 20 percent through 2020. Employers are interested in hiring the right candidates with extensive experience, licenses and training in the massage therapy field. A good objective on your resume can lead to interviews with potential employers.
Whether you are a new massage therapist or a seasoned professional, employers are interested in your work experience in the field. You can write on your resume, "A professional massage therapist with 10 years experience working at a national spa." If you completed a massage therapy training program, add this information to your resume objective. You can write, "A massage therapist with a certificate in Swedish massage seeking a position at a recreational center."
Licenses and Certifications
If you are a licensed or certified massage therapist, put this information in your objectives to increase your chances for employment. Many states require that applicants graduate from an accredited training program or receive a license by passing an exam. Your resume objective can say, "A certified massage therapist seeking a position in a fitness center."
Types of Massage Therapists
Do you enjoy giving Swedish massages instead of deep tissue massages? Employers want to know about your specialties as a massage therapist. For your objective, you can write, "A seasoned massage therapist with expertise in deep tissue massages." Some employers are seeking candidates with expertise giving massages that focus on particular body parts such as the back or feet. When you add your specialty as a massage therapist, this information makes you stand out from other candidates.
Massage therapists work for a variety of companies, including spas, fitness centers, hospitals and nursing homes. Your resume objective should include information about your ideal work environment. For example, you can write, "Seeking employment as a massage therapist at a local hospital." If you are open to exploring jobs in various settings, add a general work environment setting such as "personal care services," which includes spas and fitness centers.
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