Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
consumer goods inspector
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect quality of products
communicate problems to senior colleagues
quality standards
conduct performance tests
check for damaged items
quality assurance procedures
write inspection reports
record test data
use technical documentation
manage health and safety standards
use testing equipment
undertake inspections
Optional & specialised skills
toys and games industry
prepare audit activities
supervise staff
manufacturing of sports equipment
manage maintenance operations
medical devices
liaise with engineers
lead inspections
read standard blueprints
act as contact person during equipment incident
perform test run
woodworking processes
features of sporting equipment
furniture industry
quality assurance methodologies
give instructions to staff
metalworking
jewellery processes
create solutions to problems
glassworking
maintain test equipment
supervise work
monitor packaging operations
musical instruments
replace machines
Other matches: product assembly inspector · consumer rights advisor · production supervisor · leather goods quality controller · weights and measures inspector
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.