sexology
The characteristics and evolution of human sexual activity, sexual orientation and the sexual relationship for various group types such as teenagers, elderly or disabled people.
Dating 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 objectives. They also work in the virtual environment where they assist the online users in managing personal profiles, sending messages, and making connections.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesadvise on dating
Give clients tips on how to approach someone and how to behave on dates, make suggestions on what to wear and which activities are popular or original to do on a date.
match people
Compare profiles of clients to see whether they have similar interests or have characteristics that would be a good match. Select the best matches and get people into contact with each other.
set up dates
Arrange dates for clients with people they have chosen themselves, people that were the result of match-making tests or people suggested by yourself.
Sector-specific
4 competencesgive advice on personal matters
Advise people on love and marriage issues, business and job opportunities, health or other personal aspects.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
maintain relationship with customers
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and by supplying after-sales information and service.
profile people
Create a profile of someone, by outlining this person's characteristics, personality, skills and motives, often by the use of information obtained from an interview or questionnaire.
Cross-sector
7 competencesassess character
Assess how a certain person will react, verbally or physically, in a specific situation or to a specific happening.
develop professional network
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
- Scope note
- This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
listen actively
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
maintain customer service
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
- Scope note
- Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
promote human rights
Promote and respect human rights and diversity in light of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of autonomous individuals, taking into account their opinions, beliefs and values, and the international and national codes of ethics, as well as the ethical implications of healthcare provision, ensuring their right to privacy and honouring for the confidentiality of healthcare information.
teach communication to clients
Provide clients with tips on how to communicate verbally and non-verbally and teach them the appropriate etiquette for different kinds of situations. Help clients attain more effective, clearer or more diplomatic communication skills.
use consulting techniques
Advise clients in different personal or professional matters.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencepsychology
The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesadvise on online dating
Help clients to create an online profile on social media or dating sites, that represents a positive yet truthful image of them. Advise them on how to send messages and make connections.
digital
perform dating coaching
Help clients to become good at dating through discussion, role-playing or behaviour modelling.
use personality tests
Develop and use personality tests to get information from your clients about their character, interests and ambitions. Use these tests to create a profile of your clients.
Sector-specific
4 competencesinterview people
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
manage a small-to-medium business
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
perform lectures
Present lectures to various groups.
teach fashion to clients
Provide clients with tips on which clothes and accessories to match, and how patterns or designs on clothing and different garments can influence the clients appearance.
Cross-sector
10 competencesadminister appointments
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
apply company policies
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
apply knowledge of human behaviour
Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.
assist clients with special needs
Aid clients with special needs following relevant guidelines and special standards. Recognise their needs and accurately respond to them if needed.
document interviews
Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.
keep personal administration
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
maintain professional administration
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
manage tests
Develop, administer and evaluate a specific set of tests relevant to the organisation's activities and customers.
organise training
Make the necessary preparations to conduct a training session. Provide equipment, supplies and exercise materials. Ensure the training runs smoothly.
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.