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
recording studio technician
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
audio technology
set up sound equipment
operate audio equipment
use audio reproduction software
health and safety regulations
keep up with trends
assess power needs
audiovisual equipment
audio post-production
audio editing software
de-rig electronic equipment
use technical documentation
plan a recording
work ergonomically
prevent undesired changes to sound design
edit recorded sound
acoustics
assess sound quality
document your own practice
record multi-track sound
operate an audio mixing console
Optional & specialised skills
electricity
vocal techniques
tune up wireless audio systems
file-based workflow
set up audiovisual peripheral equipment
convert different audiovisual formats
technically design a sound system
operate sound live
manage inventory
manage technical resources stock
program sound cues
operate the sound in the rehearsal studio
set up sound reinforcement system
maintain sound equipment
supervise sound production
perform soundchecks
mix sound in a live situation
audio mastering
perform technical sound check
manage sound quality
Other matches: print studio supervisor · spa attendant · theatre technician · photographer · sewerage maintenance technician
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.