Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
kennel supervisor
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
physiology of animals
advise customers on appropriate pet care
protect health and safety when handling animals
assess animal behaviour
communicate with customers
monitor the welfare of animals
anatomy of animals
animal nutrition
follow written instructions
control animal movement
instruct on animal care
work with veterinarians
follow verbal instructions
order supplies
recruit employees
manage schedule of tasks
maintain customer service
animal welfare legislation
manage staff
animal behaviour
supervise work
Optional & specialised skills
groom animals
provide dog walking services
animal training
implement exercise activities for animals
plan dog grooming work
show social competences
administer appointments
handle veterinary emergencies
assist in transportation of animals
advise on animal welfare
manage a small-to-medium business
provide first aid to animals
maintain professional administration
stay alert
feed pets
schedule shifts
maintain animal accommodation
train employees
create animal records
work in shifts
provide an enriching environment for animals
Other matches: kennel worker · plastering supervisor · structural ironwork supervisor · carpenter supervisor · paperhanger 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.