occultism
The study of occult arts or practices, the belief in supernatural powers. These practices include alchemy, spiritualism, religion, magic and divination.
Psychics claim to have extra-sensory talents to gather information and insight into people's lives, events or situations. They offer advice to clients about topics of importance to their clients such as health, money and love. Psychics often work with traditional practices such as tarot card reading, palm reading or using astrological charts.
Competences and skills
23 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencerhetoric
The art of discourse that aims at improving the ability of writers and speakers to inform, persuade or motivate their audience.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceread people
Gather information on people by closely observing body language, registering vocal cues and asking questions.
Sector-specific
2 competencesgive advice on personal matters
Advise people on love and marriage issues, business and job opportunities, health or other personal aspects.
prospect new customers
Initiate activities in order to attract new and interesting customers. Ask for recommendations and references, find places where potential customers can be located.
Cross-sector
5 competencesdevelop 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.
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.
maintain privacy of service users
Respect and maintain the dignity and privacy of the client, protecting his or her confidential information and clearly explaining policies about confidentiality to the client and other parties involved.
manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.
research
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 competenceconsultation
The theories, methods and concepts related to consultation and communication with clients.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesmanage 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.
perform live
Perform in front of live audiences.
use internet chat
Chat online using dedicated chat websites, messenger applications or social media websites.
digital
Cross-sector
8 competencesadminister appointments
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
assess character
Assess how a certain person will react, verbally or physically, in a specific situation or to a specific happening.
assist police investigations
Assist in police investigations by providing them with specialised information as a professional involved in the case, or by providing witness accounts, in order to ensure the police have all relevant information for the case.
communicate by telephone
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
entertain people
Provide people with amusement by doing or offering a performance, like a show, a play or an artistic performance.
keep personal administration
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
trace people
Identify the whereabouts of people that are missing or do not want to be found.
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.