Other support occupations in personal services
Career Overview
This group includes occupations that provide:
- Psychic consulting, fortune telling, astrological services and other personal services
People in these occupations:
- Work in call centres
- Personal service establishments
- May be self-employed
Job Titles
Duties
Astrologers:
- Chart and interpret stellar and planetary positions on a horoscope to predict future events and trends for a client or the general public
Psychic consultants and related advisors
- Provide personal advice to clients based on various schools of thought
Other service providers included in this group perform the following duties:
- Offer a wide variety of personal services not elsewhere classified
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
645% Employed Full Time
16%Work takes place in a conventional indoor environment.
Career Pathways
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
A period of training under the guidance of a practitioner is usually required.
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
645Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 1.6% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 435 | 67.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 10 | 1.6% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 70 | 10.9% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 115 | 17.8% |
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
310Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 240 | 2.0% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 30 | 1.3% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 40 | 1.0% |
Industry Highlights
Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.
Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 170 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 80 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 20 |
| Educational Services | 10 |
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 10 |
Resources
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