Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Service Orientation | 2.B.1.f | 3.25 | 08/2021 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 3.25 | 08/2021 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.12 | 08/2021 |
| Active Learning | 2.A.2.b | 3.0 | 08/2021 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Strength | 1.A.3.a.3 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Trunk Strength | 1.A.3.a.4 | 3.75 | 08/2021 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.62 | 08/2021 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.5 | 08/2021 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.38 | 08/2021 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful. | Core | 26 | 08/2021 |
| Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance. | Core | 26 | 08/2021 |
| Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment. | Core | 26 | 08/2021 |
| Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body. | Core | 26 | 08/2021 |
| Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used. | Core | 26 | 08/2021 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Social | 5.75 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.77 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.86 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 2.63 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.26 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.07 | 11/2023 |