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