Career overview
Manicurists and Pedicurists
O*NET-SOC 39-5092.00
Median pay / yr$34,660
OutlookRapid Growth
Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Manicurists and Pedicurists.
Skills employers look for
- Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Service OrientationActively looking for ways to help people.
- Social PerceptivenessBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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