u/Scarletsnow_87

I applied for a position at Progressive and made it past the preliminary questionnaire. Now I have to do a video recorded interview. I have a rough idea of what the questions are going to be and I've been taking notes on them. When I interview general, I forget everything that I've memorized. I just clam up and get nervous. Even if I don't get this job, I need the experience but I want to maximize it. I know I can keep notes on the screen but I'm going to be expected to continue to look at the camera and not the notes. But if I don't look at my notes, I'm not going to remember anything. Does anybody have any tips for how to get past this hurdle?

So I got through the questionnaire just fine and I got the email for the recorded interview about 10 minutes later. I wasn't expecting to hear back for a day or two so I obviously have to move up my timeline of when I need to prepare to answer these questions. I would really like to get them done by tomorrow.

I have the star format down pretty well and I have relied on chat GPT to help me answer questions. I also found posts from other people saying what questions they were asked for the recording and most of them seem pretty straightforward. However, I'm seeing that they ask about work history and why I left. Also a question of why I want to work at Progressive and why I think I would be a good fit. Got to be honest, and struggling to figure out how to put these into a star format. Are these questions that are slightly more open-ended? Or should I put those into a star format as well?

I've heard all the stories from people that are already employed at this company and I understand when I'm applying for and yes I still want to go ahead with it. The job suits my current skill set pretty well

I just heard my husband go to the bathroom which is next to my bedroom (we don't co sleep) and it just doesn't sound good. I'm panicking that he has a bug. We only have one bathroom so if he's sick I have no other bathroom to use unless I stay at his mom's for a few days (she lives close) I'm trying not to freak out. I asked if he was ok and he said his stomach is upset and he took Tums but might need something stronger. I'm literally shaking.

I lost my job as a massage therapist a week ago. This is the third job loss in four years. One place I worked for went under, the next I was laid off because the owner did some serious insurance fraud, and this last one was a mistake I made unknowingly (it legit wasn't anything severe or legal related) and my boss just decided I needed to go. No communication at all, just an email. She let someone else go the same way for leaving oil on the floor twice. Never mentioned it to the person before letting her go either.

But after that plus being chewed up and spit out by places that promised much and delivered nothing but back problems, the thought of going back to massage gives me so much anxiety that I feel sick thinking about it.

I applied to Progressive though someone's kindness to give me a referral but ofc I'm far from the only one looking for a steady paycheck right now and as much as I'm hoping I get seen, I'm also a realist.

I've been trying to job search on indeed but everything either pays under $15 an hour or requires degrees. I'm willing to work hard (even physically demanding jobs) but after being in one career for fifteen years, I don't know what to look for. I look for things like customer service and call centers but I'm really not finding anything. I feel like an idiot for asking but does anybody have any suggestions for companies that hire frequently or just entry level jobs that pay more than ten bucks an hour? Thanks in advance.

Thanks to a local individual who offered to give me a referral for the company, I got the confidence to apply for this role. I'm coming from a 15 year massage career and I've done some front desk/health insurance stuff within that time. I got my resume done and the application finished. I know about the STAR method and already started writing down different scenarios in that format.

The process was explained to me very well and the person who referred me offered to help along the way. But I don't want to totally rely on them for every single thing because I don't want to be too much.

What are the interviews like? What are the most common questions? What are traits/answers that have caused an applicant to be rejected? What are traits/answers that seem to stick out and make them want to hire you? I've been looking but it can never hurt to put this out there. I want to show that I'm putting the effort in. I need a job and this company seems to really take care of their customers and people. It's very appealing.

Thanks y'all!

I have been a massage therapist for 15 years and I've done okay. But I recently just lost a job and the only thing my employer said was that I missed something and I wasn't a good fit. Upon discussing with some of my co-workers, I found out that my employer had some issues with my conduct that were never brought up to me. But regardless it's still my responsibility to fix this.

I'm going to add that I have ADHD/autism and one of my biggest lifetime struggles is communication. I have zero struggles with intake, or during the service. I'm thorough when discussing the staff of concern, outcome goals, pressure, comfort levels, etc. I've never had complaints about my conduct in the room.

The biggest struggle is after appointments, having to have conversations with my clients. I feel awkward asking "how do you feel" because I feel like I'm dry begging for compliments. I know that that's not the case but I always feel very awkward. I don't know what to say or how to say it so I freeze. It's not professional and not the kind of personality to get people to return. I did have plenty of regulars who returned because they were happy with my work and personality during the service. They actively wanted to return. I'm horrible at telling people I feel they should come back. Many were people who received gift cards. Is it really okay to ask how they feel and it's not just begging for people to gush about me?

I have an interview on Friday and I really want to put my best foot forward. I want to be the therapist that brings people back and it's active and engaging after the appointment instead of awkward like I always am. I'm very tired of being this way and having a direction or self written script would help me so much. I would really appreciate any input on how y'all chat with your clients after the service/get them to return. Thanks in advance.

Not sure if I can post this here but I figured I'd try.

I just lost my employment this morning. This is the first time since I was 17. I'm in need of a job ASAP and places like indeed aren't very helpful. I figured I'd reach out to the community to see if anybody has any recommendations. I've been a massage therapist for 15 years but have customer service experience on top of that. I'm not afraid to work and don't mind labor or overnights but can do desk work as well. $15 just isn't enough and that's all I'm seeing.