Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
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Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
construction painting supervisor
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
liaise with managers
work in a construction team
ensure compliance with construction project deadline
process incoming construction supplies
advise on construction materials
answer requests for quotation
keep records of work progress
use safety equipment in construction
interpret 3D plans
inspect construction supplies
order construction supplies
evaluate employees work
supervise staff
monitor stock level
plan shifts of employees
demonstrate products' features
types of paint
ensure equipment availability
interpret 2D plans
follow health and safety procedures in construction
manage health and safety standards
check compatibility of materials
inspect paintwork
Optional & specialised skills
work ergonomically
prepare surface for painting
dispose of hazardous waste
provide technical expertise
provide first aid
operate rust proofing spray gun
install construction profiles
blast surface
follow safety procedures when working at heights
mix paint
remove paint
sand between coats
recognise signs of corrosion
recruit employees
manage contracts
paint with a paint gun
calculate needs for construction supplies
work safely with chemicals
use measurement instruments
dispose of non-hazardous waste
use sander
cost management
construction product regulation
paint surfaces
negotiate supplier arrangements
train employees
Other matches: underwater construction supervisor · rail construction supervisor · road construction supervisor · construction general supervisor · sewer construction supervisor
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.