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
domestic housekeeper
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 36 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
cleaning techniques
work ergonomically
wash the laundry
store kitchen supplies
order supplies
vacuum surfaces
satisfy customers
identify customer's needs
prioritise tasks
supervise housekeeping operations
clean surfaces
monitor kitchen supplies
make the beds
iron textiles
maintain cleaning equipment
control of expenses
perform dusting activities
maintain inventory of cleaning supplies
handle chemical cleaning agents
buy groceries
maintain personal hygiene standards
clean rooms
Optional & specialised skills
attend to children's basic physical needs
tend to elderly people
polish silverware
greet guests
disseminate messages to people
manage staff
give instructions to staff
serve beverages
lawn care
wash the dishes
assist children with homework
follow written instructions
supervise children
manage cleaning activities
promote human rights
clean glass surfaces
clean household linens
provide dog walking services
teach housekeeping skills
serve food in table service
collect mail
perform cleaning activities in an outdoor environment
maintain gardening equipment
use food preparation techniques
feed pets
communicate with youth
handle linen in stock
organise wine cellar
arrange special events
dietary regimes
support children's wellbeing
dispose waste
control minor maintenance
use cooking techniques
oversee maintenance work
assist clients with special needs
Other matches: domestic cleaner · housekeeping supervisor · room attendant · domestic electrician · domestic butler
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.