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Career Guidance Skills communication, collaboration and creativity S1.2 - liaising and networking S1.2.4 - advocating for individual or community needs Apply knowledge of human behaviour
Description
Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 16 occupations
- Optional in 33 occupations
- Total: 49 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- CriminologistCriminologists study conditions pertaining to humans such as the social and psychological aspects that could lead them to commit criminal acts. They observe and analyse different f…
- SociologistSociologists focus their research on explaining social behaviour and the way people have organised themselves as a society. They research and explain the way societies have evolved…
- Customer service representativeCustomer service representatives handle complaints and are responsible for maintaining overall goodwill between an organisation and its customers. They manage data regarding custom…
- Behavioural scientistBehavioural scientists research, observe and describe human behaviour in society. They draw conclusions on the motives that stir actions in humans, observe the various circumstance…
- Intelligence officerIntelligence officers develop and execute plans to gather information and intelligence. They investigate the lines of enquiry which would provide them with the necessary intelligen…
- Prison instructorPrison instructors educate legal offenders, including prisoners, on social rehabilitation and correctional behaviour. They assist prisoners in gaining skills which could facilitate…
- OmbudsmanOmbudsmen resolve disputes between two parties where there is a power imbalance, as an impartial mediator. They interview the parties involved and investigate the case in order to …
- Probation officerProbation officers supervise offenders after their release, or who were sentenced to penalties outside of incarceration. They write reports providing advice on the offender's sente…
- Juvenile correctional officerJuvenile correctional officers monitor and provide security to juvenile offenders. They ensure the safety of the facility compliant with rules and regulations, compile reports on t…
- Taxi driverTaxi drivers operate a licensed private passenger transportation vehicle, looking after customers, taking fares and managing vehicle servicing. Duties The duties of a taxi driver i…
- GraphologistA graphologist is a professional who analyzes and interprets handwriting to gain insights into an individual's personality traits, behavior, and potential characteristics. Grapholo…
- Weight loss consultantWeight loss consultants assist clients in obtaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They advise on how to lose weight by finding a balance between healthy food and exercise. W…
- Court jury coordinatorCourt jury coordinators aid lawyers in the preparation of the trial by researching jury members. They aid in the development of trial strategies, analyse the jury's behaviour durin…
- Intercultural communication consultantIntercultural communication consultants specialise in social interaction between parties of different cultures, advise organisations on international interactions in order to optim…
- Criminal justice social workerCriminal justice social workers tackle criminal behaviour and reduce risk of reoffending by promoting and establishing programs to prevent crime within communities. They assist in …
- Community health workerCommunity health workers provide advice and information about various health subjects to the community. They can assist with pre-and post-natal care, give nutritional advice and he…
Optional for
- Recruitment consultantA Recruitment Consultant is a professional who connects employers with suitable job candidates, helping businesses fill vacancies with qualified talent while supporting individuals…
- JudgeJudges preside over, review and handle court cases, hearings, appeals, and trials. They ensure that court procedures conform to conventional legal processes and review evidence and…
- Gambling managerGambling managers organise and coordinate the activities of a gambling facility. They oversee daily operations and facilitate communications between staff and customers. They manag…
- Relocation officerRelocation officers help businesses and organisations with the move of employees. They plan the whole move. Relocation officers advise on real estate. They plan moving services and…
- Bingo callerBingo callers organise and run games of bingo in a bingo hall, social club or other entertainment facility. Main stage callers have knowledge of all relevant legislation governing …
- Prison officerPrison officers supervise inmates in a correctional facility and ensure the security and peace-keeping in the facility. They perform checks and searches to ensure compliance to reg…
- Supreme court judgeA Supreme Court judge is a distinguished legal professional who holds a position of the utmost authority and responsibility within the judiciary of a country or state. Supreme Cour…
- Gaming inspectorGaming inspectors can deal with and inspect all the respective games and carry out all gaming operations to the highest possible standards of efficiency, security, and customer ser…
- Police detectivePolice detectives gather and compile evidence which assists them in the solution of crimes. They use investigative techniques to gather evidence, and interview all parties connecte…
- Political campaign officerPolitical campaign officers provide support during political campaigns, advising the candidate and campaign management staff on campaign strategies and campaign staff coordination,…
- Street wardenStreet wardens patrol designated areas to ensure a sense of security with the public, and provide general support. They monitor suspicious behaviour and cooperate with the police a…
- Police officerPolice officers use investigation methods to prevent crime, to pursue and apprehend criminals, and protect the public from violent and criminal activities. They perform surveillanc…
- Educational researcherEducational researchers perform research in the area of education. They strive to broaden the knowledge on how education processes, educational systems, and individuals (teachers …
- Games development managerGames development managers supervise and coordinate the creation, development, distribution, and selling of games. They communicate with manufacturers to ensure the production of g…
- Immigration officerImmigration officers monitor the eligibility of people, food, electronic devices and merchandise entering a country via an entry point. They use surveillance methods and check iden…
- Pastoral workerPastoral workers support religious communities. They provide spiritual education and guidance and implement programmes such as charity works and religious rites. Pastoral workers a…
- Market research analystMarket research analysts collect the information gathered in the market research and study it to draw conclusions. They define the potential customers of a product, the target grou…
- Correctional services managerCorrectional services managers manage the operations of a correctional facility. They supervise personnel, develop and oversee correctional procedures, and ensure the operation is …
- Odds compilerOdds compilers compile the odds in gambling. They are employed by a bookmaker, betting exchange, lotteries and digital/on-line as well as casinos who sets the odds for events (such…
- Betting managerBetting managers organise and coordinate the activities of a betting shop. They oversee daily operations and facilitate communication between staff and customers. They carry out ca…
- LawyerLawyers provide legal advice to clients and act on their behalf in legal proceedings and in compliance with the law. They research for, interpret and study cases to represent…
- Education inspectorEducation inspectors visit schools to ensure that the staff perform their tasks compliant with educational rules and regulations, as well as oversee that the school's administratio…
- Health and safety engineerHealth and safety engineers design objects and programs by combining engineering principles and health and safety requirements. They envision the protection and well-being of the p…
- ChaplainChaplains perform religious activities in secular institutions. They perform counselling services and provide spiritual and emotional support to the people in the institution, as w…
- ProsecutorProsecutors represent governmental bodies and the general public in court cases against parties accused of illegal activity. They investigate the court cases by examining evidence,…
- Civil enforcement officerCivil enforcement officers patrol the streets to enforce parking restrictions, ensure a free flow of traffic is maintained, ensure the safety of pedestrians, and ensure traffic and…
- Police inspectorPolice inspectors coordinate and supervise a division in a police department. They ensure the division's compliance with rules and regulations, and monitor the performance of perso…
- Human resources officerHuman resources officers develop and implement strategies that help their employers select and retain appropriately qualified staff within that business sector. They recruit staff,…
- Human resources assistantHuman resources assistants provide support in all the processes and efforts carried by human resources managers. They help in the preparation of recruitment processes by scanning C…
- Employment and vocational integration consultantEmployment and vocational integration consultants offer assistance to unemployed individuals in finding jobs or vocational training opportunities, according to their educational or…
- Justice of the peaceA Justice of the Peace (JP) is an appointed or elected public official who serves as a part-time magistrate and performs various administrative and judicial duties within their jur…
- Dating service consultantDating service consultants provide support to clients in searching and finding a partner and setting up the date. They provide personalised advice to help clients meet their dating…
- Gaming dealerGaming dealers operate table games. They stand behind the game table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards to players, or operating other gaming…
Related skills
- Social justice
- Law enforcement
- Write work-related reports
- Respond to enquiries
- Criminology
- Identify security threats
- Observe confidentiality
- Use different communication channels
- Analyse legal evidence
- Ensure law application
- Hear witness accounts
- Criminal law
- Comply with legal regulations
Last updated on February 19, 2026
