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
masseur/masseuse
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 36 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
contraindications
work ergonomically
maintain customer service
accept own accountability
maintain privacy of service users
massage theory
massage types
communicate with customers
manage personal professional development
apply massage therapy
develop personalised massage plan
maintain personal hygiene standards
identify customer's needs
give massages
Optional & specialised skills
balneotherapy
pluck hair
administer hydrotherapy
conduct pregnancy massages
shiatsu
apply acupuncture
develop a collaborative therapeutic relationship
apply thermotherapy
manage a small-to-medium business
process payments
perform shiatsu massages
kinetics
maintain equipment
musculoskeletal anatomy
electrotherapy
administer appointments
apply deep tissue massage
maintain professional administration
hydrotherapy
fasciatherapy
show entrepreneurial spirit
order supplies
energy therapy
provide individual exercise programmes
cosmetic pedicure
reflexology
liaise with industry experts
etiopathy
cosmetic manicure
ensure proper appointment administration
cosmetics
apply aromatherapy
use hair removal lasers
apply sports massage
perform facial treatment
skin types
Other matches: massage therapist · animal massage therapist · physiotherapist
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.