Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
sound artist
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
edit recorded sound
acoustics
perform technical sound check
use audio reproduction software
intellectual property law
operate the sound in the rehearsal studio
contextualise artistic work
set up a multi-track recording
set up basic recording
manage sound quality
mix multi-track recordings
gather reference materials for artwork
art history
coordinate activities in audio recording studio
operate sound live
record music
confer on artwork
labour legislation
program sound cues
mix sound in a live situation
manage electronic logistics for sound equipment
Optional & specialised skills
develop artistic project budgets
plan art educational activities
confer with event staff
participate in artistic mediation activities
present exhibition
develop educational activities
participate in music studio recordings
record multi-track sound
keep personal administration
assess conservation needs
develop educational resources
propose improvements to artistic production
Other matches: sound designer · sound operator · sound editor · technical director · light board 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.