ESCO 5161.4ISCO-08 5161
Psychic
Also known as: palm-reader, telepath, mind-reader, clairvoyant, mental telepathist, sensitive
About this occupation
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.
Essential skills and knowledge
- occultism
- rhetoric
- prospect new customers
- develop professional network
- read people
- give advice on personal matters
- promote yourself
- maintain privacy of service users
- maintain customer service
- use consulting techniques
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other (O*NET 27-2099.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.