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
use power tools
fasten components
use technical documentation
test electronic units
wear appropriate protective gear
read engineering drawings
align components
read standard blueprints
apply health and safety standards
upholstery tools
quality standards
apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
troubleshoot
Optional & specialised skills
identify customer's needs
upholster transport equipment's interior pieces
install floor coverings
install low voltage wiring
integrate system components
electrical wiring plans
cut fabrics
electricity
install wall coverings
provide customized upholstery
use manual sewing techniques
repair wiring
install plumbing systems
perform upholstery repair
mechanics of vessels
inspect quality of products
accurately estimate work hours
manufacture fabric furnishings
install transport vehicle interior components
sew textile-based articles
install transport equipment lighting
sew pieces of fabric
keep records of work progress
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.