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
gunsmith
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain records of maintenance interventions
maintain customer service
apply bluing techniques
replace defect components
provide customer information related to repairs
precision engineering
apply technical communication skills
customise guns
create smooth wood surface
read assembly drawings
use firearms
instruct customers on ammunition's usage
maintain equipment
assemble guns
apply company policies
repair firearms
restore old guns
accurise guns
precision mechanics
Optional & specialised skills
administer appointments
issue sales invoices
maintain professional administration
ensure compliance with warranty contracts
sell weapons
optical engineering
maintain catalogue collection
develop professional network
sell ammunition
heat metals
tend metal polishing machine
keep stock records
maintain relationship with suppliers
assist customers
manage a small-to-medium business
create solutions to problems
keep personal administration
engrave patterns
use repair manuals
manage schedule of tasks
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.