Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
aromatherapist
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 32 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure safety of healthcare users
prepare oils
massage theory
discuss the medical history of the healthcare user
identify customer's needs
apply massage therapy
types of aromatherapy treatments
apply aromatherapy
follow-up on healthcare users' treatment
phytotherapy
acupuncture methods
maintain work area cleanliness
promote mental health
develop personalised massage plan
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
apply context specific clinical competences
reflect on practice
provide health education
apply massage oil
develop therapeutic relationships
listen actively
consultation
observe healthcare users
types of essential oils
advise on mental health
therapeutic massage
provide health psychological advice
record healthcare users' progress related to treatment
relaxation techniques
empathise with the healthcare user
Optional & specialised skills
undertake clinical audit
homeopathy
work with chemicals
oversee spa maintenance
manage supplies
fasciatherapy
homeopathy remedies
reflexology
follow clinical guidelines
record healthcare users' billing information
types of spa
train employees
pathology
monitor stock level
human physiology
apply acupuncture
prescribe topical therapy
human anatomy
psychology
tai chi
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
shiatsu
clinical psychological treatment
energy therapy
apply a holistic approach in care
apply business acumen
sell services
etiopathy
sell products
general medicine
complementary and alternative medicine
spa products
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.