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