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
prepress operator
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
graphics editor software
SketchBook Pro
follow safety precautions in printing
types of paper
interpret illustration needs
operate printing machinery
lay out digital written content
arrange printer sheets
produce prepress proof
quality standards
use microsoft office
Adobe Photoshop
Synfig
perform image editing
Adobe Illustrator
inspect printing output
prepress processes
proofing methods
follow a brief
GIMP (graphics editor software)
printing techniques
Microsoft Visio
provide customised products
Optional & specialised skills
reprography
troubleshoot
calibrate electronic instruments
use markup languages
manage offset printing process
perform machine maintenance
use colour printing programs
cut page edges
wear appropriate protective gear
manage process of flexographic print
maintain lithographic printing plates
mix ink
maintenance of printing machines
proofread text
screen printing process
communicate with customers
printing materials
output electronic files
Other matches: prepress technician · camera operator · nitrator operator · gas station operator · steam turbine operator
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.