Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required in the pedicurist job?

Customer service and advice:

Chiropodists must be able to recognize the needs of their clients and advise them accordingly. This may include recommendations for daily foot care at home or for suitable footwear

Professional foot care treatments:

This includes cutting and filing nails, removing calluses and corns, treating ingrown nails and applying moisturizers or other nourishing products

Hygiene and cleanliness:

Disinfecting work equipment and areas, adhering to strict hygiene standards and ensuring a safe and clean working environment

Further tasks:

• Appointment management: Planning and coordinating customer appointments, often with the help of booking software or other organizational tools
• Product sales: Many chiropodists also offer products such as foot creams, special foot care utensils or even orthopaedic insoles for sale
• Further training: In order to keep up to date with the latest technology and offer the best services, it is often necessary to regularly take part in further training or courses

• Completed basic education
• Training in cosmetic foot care with a diploma or certificate
• About two years of professional experience

• Practical experience in foot care
• Knowledge of foot care techniques
• Knowledge about hygiene and necessary cleanliness
• Business fluent in German
• Knowledge in areas such as business management, marketing and accounting for your own practice

• Manual dexterity and good eyesight
• Good manners, sociability and helpfulness
• Empathy and discretion
• Ability to self-organize and manage administration
• For positions with remuneration based on turnover or franchise agreements, you also need to have a certain business acumen and enjoy marketing and advertising activities

• Hand-eye coordination: Good hand-eye coordination is essential for precise work on the foot, such as cutting nails or removing calluses
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with clients, understand their concerns and advise them on appropriate foot care interventions
• Listening: It is important to listen to clients to understand their concerns or specific needs in relation to their foot health
• Empathy and patience: Some customers may be anxious or unsure, and it's important to be empathetic and patient to ensure a positive experience
• Organizational skills: This includes effectively managing deadlines, maintaining customer files and ensuring that all necessary materials and tools are available and in good condition
• Hygiene and cleanliness: knowledge and application of hygiene standards to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a safe environment for both the client and the pedicurist