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
silversmith
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply smithing techniques
cast jewellery metal
use jewellery equipment
select metals for jewellery
cut metal products
jewellery processes
heat jewellery metals
mount stones in jewels
create jewellery
characteristics of precious metals
smoothen rough jewel parts
develop jewellery designs
clean jewellery pieces
select gems for jewellery
pour molten metal into moulds
metal and metal ore products
Optional & specialised skills
estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance
apply restoration techniques
watches and jewellery products
build jewellery models
ensure conformance to jewel design specifications
engraving technologies
evaluate restoration procedures
advise customers on jewellery and watches
adjust jewellery
perform damascening
jewellery product categories
electroplating processes
record jewel processing time
design objects to be crafted
maintain jewels and watches
electroplating metal materials
engrave patterns
select restoration activities
pass on trade techniques
estimate value of used jewellery and watches
estimate restoration costs
record jewel weight
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.