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
marine upholsterer
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
read standard blueprints
test electronic units
use technical documentation
read engineering drawings
fasten components
align components
troubleshoot
apply health and safety standards
use power tools
wear appropriate protective gear
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
upholstery tools
quality standards
Optional & specialised skills
sew pieces of fabric
electrical wiring plans
install floor coverings
keep records of work progress
mechanics of vessels
install low voltage wiring
manufacture fabric furnishings
perform upholstery repair
repair wiring
electricity
cut fabrics
install transport vehicle interior components
inspect quality of products
install wall coverings
identify customer's needs
sew textile-based articles
integrate system components
use manual sewing techniques
install plumbing systems
install transport equipment lighting
accurately estimate work hours
upholster transport equipment's interior pieces
provide customized upholstery
Other matches: upholsterer · railway car upholsterer · motor vehicle upholsterer · marine engineering drafter · furniture cleaner
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.