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
massage therapist
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 46 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain work area cleanliness
massage types
skin types
empathise with the healthcare user
manage healthcare users' data
maintain personal hygiene standards
communicate with customers
develop personalised massage plan
contraindications
provide health education
human anatomy
give massages
apply massage therapy
discuss the medical history of the healthcare user
massage theory
maintain customer service
accept own accountability
work ergonomically
musculoskeletal anatomy
identify customer's needs
maintain privacy of service users
Optional & specialised skills
apply aromatherapy
tai chi
balneotherapy
fasciatherapy
cosmetics
rehabilitation
pluck hair
comply with legislation related to health care
administrative tasks in a medical environment
phytotherapy
liaise with industry experts
health care legislation
process payments
order supplies
apply deep tissue massage
maintain professional administration
hydrotherapy
sport and exercise medicine
electrotherapy
maintain equipment
shiatsu
human physiology
reiki
reflexology
provide individual exercise programmes
cosmetic pedicure
kinetics
apply acupuncture
process medical insurance claims
ensure proper appointment administration
pathology
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
conduct pregnancy massages
administer appointments
manage a small-to-medium business
etiopathy
apply thermotherapy
administer hydrotherapy
apply sports massage
manual lymphatic drainage massage
energy therapy
health care system
show entrepreneurial spirit
cosmetic manicure
use hair removal lasers
perform facial treatment
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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.