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Career Guidance Knowledge social sciences, journalism and information K031 - social and behavioural sciences K0313 - psychology Psychology
Description
The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 31 occupations
- Optional in 21 occupations
- Total: 52 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- PhysiotherapistPhysiotherapists are autonomous health professionals who are responsible for developing, maintaining or restoring motor function and movement throughout the lifespan using evidence…
- 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…
- Occupational therapistOccupational therapists assist individuals or groups with occupational limitations due to diseases, physical disorders, and temporary or permanent mental disabilities in regaining …
- 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…
- Educational psychologistEducational psychologists are psychologists employed by educational institutions to provide psychological and emotional support to students in need. They are specialised in the pro…
- PsychologistPsychologists study the behaviour and mental processes in humans. They provide services to clients who deal with mental health issues and life issues such as bereavement, relations…
- Public housing managerPublic housing managers develop strategies for the improvement of housing policy in a community, as well as providing social housing to those in need. They identify housing needs a…
- Drug and alcohol addiction counsellorDrug and alcohol addiction counsellors provide assistance and counselling to individuals and families dealing with drug and alcohol addictions, monitoring their progress, advocatin…
- Rescue centre managerRescue centre managers supervise operations of a rescue centre, performing administrative duties and supervision of staff. They ensure that the centre operates according to policie…
- GraphologistA graphologist is a professional who analyzes and interprets handwriting to gain insights into an individual's personality traits, behavior, and potential characteristics. Grapholo…
- RadiographerRadiographers use a range of technologies to examine, treat and care for patients. They work in the fields of Medical Imaging, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine and apply ionising …
- OrthoptistOrthoptists diagnose and treat anomalies of binocular vision. They examine, assess, and treat vision impairments, squint, amblyopia, and eye motility disorders. Orthoptists apply t…
- Psychology lecturerPsychology lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of s…
- Speech and language therapistSpeech and language therapists focus on the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders in people of all ages to help them …
- Family planning counsellorFamily planning counsellors provide support and counselling to adults and adolescents on issues such as reproduction, contraceptive methods, pregnancy or termination of pregnancy, …
- DietitianDietitians assess specific nutritional requirements of populations or individuals throughout their lives and translate this into advice which will maintain, reduce risk to, or rest…
- Nurse responsible for general careA nurse responsible for general care is a health care professional qualified to practise nursing both individually and in cooperation with others. Nurses responsible for general ca…
- MidwifeMidwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care, and advice during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period, conducting births and providing care f…
- Health psychologistHealth psychologists deal with the various aspects of health related behaviour of individuals and groups, by helping individuals or groups prevent illness and promote healthy behav…
- Thanatology researcherThanatology researchers study death and the dying in a variety of scientific fields such as psychology, sociology, physiology and anthropology. They contribute to the growth of kno…
- Marriage counsellorMarriage counsellors support and guide couples and families that are going through crises such as depression, substance abuse and relationship problems. They help improving their c…
- PsychotherapistPsychotherapists assist and treat healthcare users with varying degrees of psychological, psychosocial, or psychosomatic behavioural disorders and pathogenic conditions by means of…
- Sexual violence counsellorSexual violence counsellors provide support services, crisis care services and counselling to women and adolescents who have been directly or indirectly exposed to sexual assault a…
- Specialist chiropractorA Specialist Chiropractor is a healthcare professional who focuses on diagnosing and treating neuromuscular disorders through manual adjustment and manipulation of the spine. They …
- Clinical psychologistClinical psychologists diagnose, rehabilitate, and support individuals affected by mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders and problems as well as mental changes and pathogeni…
- Assistant clinical psychologistAssistant clinical psychologists aid psychologists in their work. They work in healthcare facilities or private practices where they assist psychologists with their treatment of pa…
- Elderly home managerElderly home managers oversee, plan, organise and evaluate the provision of elderly care services for people who are in need of these services due to the effects of ageing.…
- Youth centre managerYouth centre managers plan and supervise the operations of children and youth homes which provide care and counselling services. They assess the needs for youths in the community, …
- Bereavement counsellorBereavement counsellors support and guide patients and their families to better cope with the death of the loved ones by assisting them in emergent situations, at the hospices and……
- Social pedagogueSocial pedagogues provide care, support, and education to children and young persons with different backgrounds or capabilities. They develop educational processes for young person…
- Child day care centre managerChild day care centre managers provide social services to children and their families. They supervise and support child care workers and manage the childcare facilities. Child day …
Optional for
- KinesiologistA Kinesiologist is a healthcare and movement science professional who studies human motion and applies this knowledge to improve health, fitness, rehabilitation, and performance. T…
- Educational counsellorEducational counsellors provide practical and emotional support to students in a educational institution, either in small groups, classrooms, or individually. They function as an a…
- MediumMediums claim to act as communicators between the natural world and the spiritual world. They convey statements or images which they claim have been provided by spirits and t…
- Learning mentorLearning mentors support underperforming students both inside and outside of the classroom in order to increase their academic success. They assist students experiencing (multiple)…
- ChiropractorChiropractors are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders related to the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general heal…
- Social counsellorSocial counsellors provide support and guidance to individuals in the social work area, to help them solve specific problems in their personal life. It involves addressing personal…
- 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 …
- Career guidance advisorCareer guidance advisors provide guidance and advice to adults and students on making educational, training and occupational choices and assist people in managing their careers, th…
- Nuclear medicine radiographerNuclear Medicine Radiographers plan, prepare and perform nuclear medicine examinations, post-processing and treatment with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, ma…
- HomeopathA Homeopath is a healthcare professional who practices homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine that focuses on the principles of "like cures like" and the use of highly dilute…
- 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…
- AromatherapistAromatherapists use essential oils extracted from herbal products at the level of the interface skin and mucous membranes to improve the clients` well-being. They treat a variety o…
- Market research interviewerMarket research interviewers strive to collect information on the perceptions, opinions, and preferences of customers in relation to commercial products or services. They use inter…
- Dance therapistA Dance Therapist is a mental health professional who uses dance and movement as therapeutic tools to enhance the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of individu…
- Diagnostic radiographerDiagnostic radiographers plan, prepare and perform diagnostic imaging examinations and post-processing with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, strong magnetic f…
- Polygraph examinerPolygraph examiners prepare individuals for polygraph testing, conduct the polygraph exam and interpret the results. They pay close attention to detail and use a range of instrumen…
- Intercultural communication consultantIntercultural communication consultants specialise in social interaction between parties of different cultures, advise organisations on international interactions in order to optim…
- Survey enumeratorSurvey enumerators perform interviews and fill in forms in order to collect the data provided by interviewees. They can collect information by phone, mail, personal visits or on th…
- Academic advisorAcademic advisors assist students, at post-secondary level, in recognising and achieving their educational goals. They advise students on their schedule selection of school program…
- 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…
- Recreational therapistRecreational therapists treat people with behavioural disorders or conditions. They use techniques and interventions such as art, music, animals, and dance to promote, maintain, an…
Related skills
- Listen actively
- Accept own accountability
- Promote inclusion
- Ensure safety of healthcare users
- Comply with legislation related to health care
- Apply organisational techniques
- Work in a multicultural environment in health care
- Empathise with the healthcare user
- Apply context specific clinical competences
- Provide health education
- Comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
- Human physiology
Last updated on February 19, 2026
