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