Is Empathy worth learning in 2026?

Empathy is listed in 10 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps, and it is a core requirement in 8 of them. Explore the roles below to see where it matters most, then run a free skill gap analysis to see if you already have it.

Which jobs require Empathy?

Roles that ask for Empathy include Customer Success Manager, Customer Support Executive, HR Manager, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Registered Nurse, School Teacher, Teacher, UI/UX Designer, UX Researcher. You can check how your own skills match any of these roles with Skilture's free skill gap analysis — no signup required.

2026 Skill Intelligence

Empathy

Name: Skilture
Author: Skilture

Which roles require it and how much it matters — mapped across real job-role profiles.

Roles That List It

10 roles

Of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps

Core Requirement

8 roles

Roles where this skill is non-negotiable

Skill Type

Interpersonal

core

Required as a soft skill.

Targeting one of these roles? Grab the ATS resume keywords:

Customer Success Manager keywords Customer Support Executive keywords HR Manager keywords Pharmacist keywords Physiotherapist keywords Registered Nurse keywords School Teacher keywords Teacher keywords

Skills that pair with Empathy

Employers hiring for Empathy most often ask for these alongside it.

Communication Problem Solving Collaboration Attention to Detail Stakeholder Communication Data Analysis Presentation Skills Excel Organization Patient Education

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