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
provide health education
apply aromatherapy
maintain work area cleanliness
relaxation techniques
promote mental health
record healthcare users' progress related to treatment
phytotherapy
acupuncture methods
consultation
develop personalised massage plan
apply massage therapy
ensure safety of healthcare users
prepare oils
discuss the medical history of the healthcare user
observe healthcare users
follow-up on healthcare users' treatment
empathise with the healthcare user
types of essential oils
therapeutic massage
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
apply context specific clinical competences
develop therapeutic relationships
apply massage oil
identify customer's needs
massage theory
provide health psychological advice
reflect on practice
listen actively
advise on mental health
types of aromatherapy treatments
Optional & specialised skills
record healthcare users' billing information
fasciatherapy
sell services
clinical psychological treatment
pathology
energy therapy
homeopathy remedies
manage supplies
shiatsu
work with chemicals
follow clinical guidelines
prescribe topical therapy
monitor stock level
complementary and alternative medicine
spa products
oversee spa maintenance
apply business acumen
human physiology
reflexology
homeopathy
tai chi
undertake clinical audit
apply a holistic approach in care
general medicine
etiopathy
sell products
types of spa
human anatomy
apply acupuncture
psychology
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
train employees
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.