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  • Living and Working in Japan: A guide for US Citizens May 23, 2012
    Japan is a stable, highly developed parliamentary democracy with a modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available, except in coastal areas of Northeast Japan still recovering from the aftermath of the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami. Below is a comprehensive list of all the information you should read before visiting or relocating to […]
  • Experience a New Culture When you Teach English in China May 21, 2012
    The human desire to help others is an innate one. This is why, despite the negative aspects, people are still very attracted to the profession of teaching, notes Thomas Galvin. It has been regarded for centuries as a very noble job, and no doubt this will continue for centuries to come. Many teachers these […]
  • The Importance of Vocabulary Roots in AP English April 16, 2012
    The Advanced placement exams are very important for students, suggests Joseph Paul, as they look very good on the students’ report cards and also help them to get credit in certain universities which helps them to save a major portion of the tuition money demanded from students who have not cleared the exam. The […]
  • Business Translation: A Useful TEFL Sideline? April 8, 2012
    The use of translation in business is heavily underestimated and misunderstood. However translation has a big part to play in business and is rapidly becoming one of the most useful things an organisation can use to get ahead in the business world. Whether it be using in-house translators to transcribe documents, official papers […]
  • How to Judge the Quality of Language Learning Software March 21, 2012
    We all know that learning a language is a great way to enhance the look of your resume! Fortunately, there are lots of different options available to you to help you make that a reality. Out of the vast number of options available to you, the option that provides you with the most […]
  • The worst ELT interview questions… and how to answer them March 12, 2012
    Some friends of Naturegirl123 were talking about interview questions that they got. Here are some difficult ones to answer and suggested answers. What religion are you?/ Are you X religion? This could be a legit question if you’re applying to a religious school. If you have the same religion as the school, simply say […]
  • Invoice factoring as a way of financing your language school March 12, 2012
    You’re looking into alternative ways to keep the finances in order in your burgeoning language school. Why not consider invoice factoring? Please don’t think of invoice factoring as a loan because it’s actually something quite different to that: it is more correctly defined as the acquisition of a financial asset. What does that mean? […]
  • Language Classes… Heat Up Careers! March 9, 2012
    Whether you love the snow or can’t wait until the warmer days of spring, this is a time of year when we all start to get a little stir-crazy, suggests Charlotte Evans. Winter was fun back in December but now the cold temperatures and extra layers of clothing are starting to feel a bit […]
  • Learning and Communicative Strategies March 6, 2012
    Introduction Communicative strategies are systematic techniques employed by a speaker to express his meaning when faced with some difficulty and the difficulty here refers to the speaker’s inadequate command of the language used in the interaction (Faerch & Kasper, 1983:16). On the other hand, the term learning strategies has been defined as “the higher- […]
  • Optimizing Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) March 6, 2012
    Technology transforms virtually all human pursuits, notes Michael G. Hines. In the field of education, the use of audiovisual aids, computers, and telecommunication devices has radically altered classroom dynamics. For ESL and TFL practitioners, the possibilities being opened up by technology are highly promising, with the currently accepted practices alread […]

Alternative careers: Physical therapy (part 2)

This is a follow up to my previous article on delving into the alternative career of physical therapy. If you’re thinking of becoming a physical therapist working in a private practice, there are a few tactics you might want to consider. Take every chance you can to increase your practice. The following ideas will help to make your transition into a new career a successful one.

When coming into contact with potential customers, the first impression really counts. In addition to displaying your newly gained online physical therapy degree, try to do the following things:

Make a long lasting impression

Come across as friendly and knowledgeable, but also show that you have adequate experience to take care of the job. Make sure that you have a business card for your practice and give them out to all future clients.

Devote resources to essential supplies

Make sure that you have a business card that contains vital contact information for your private practice available to all of your clients, in addition to the date of their next appointment. Provide pamphlets with additional information that will help your clients fully understand the benefits of your services.

Make yourself known in the field

Make good use of community speaking occasions in order to promote your practice. Update others about advancements in this area and build your qualifications within the community. This can only help to bring more business and a steady income your way.

Communicate clearly and effectively with the people you work with

Put in plain words the benefits and drawbacks of physical therapy; do this honestly and with sincerity. If you have taken advanced qualifications, such as a doctorate of physical therapy, use this to gain trust and make sure that your clients comprehend the limitations of this treatment. Taking such measures will help you to have developed an atmosphere of transparency, which in turn will give confidence in you and may make people encourage others to pay you a visit.

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