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
steward/stewardess
ESCO occupation · 6 essential, 63 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
handle customer complaints
handle financial transactions
serve food in table service
greet guests
maintain customer service
comply with food safety and hygiene
Optional & specialised skills
tolerate stress
process customer orders
communicate reports provided by passengers
deal with challenging work conditions
maintain relationship with customers
health and safety measures in transportation
maintain vessel safety and emergency equipment
handle stressful situations
provide food and beverages
manage lost and found articles
prepare mixed beverages
perform routine flight operations checks
communicate verbal instructions
assist passenger embarkation
handle guest luggage
physical parts of the vessel
answer questions about the train transport service
demonstrate emergency procedures
use different communication channels
oversee guest laundry service
inspect cabin service equipment
act reliably
carry out pre-flight duties
be friendly to passengers
manage the customer experience
implement sales strategies
give instructions to staff
maintain stock supplies for guest cabin
airport planning
apply transportation management concepts
perform small vessel safety procedures
have computer literacy
use riverspeak to communicate
prepare simple meals on board
assist passengers in emergency situations
assist clients with special needs
facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers
help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
vessel safety equipment
provide first aid
conduct full-scale emergency plan exercises
show intercultural awareness
sell souvenirs
assist passengers with timetable information
read stowage plans
distribute local information materials
air transport law
on board hazards
deliver outstanding service
provide information to passengers
prepare flight reports
execute flight plans
check passenger tickets
identify customer's needs
common aviation safety regulations
follow verbal instructions
perform services in a flexible manner
check carriages
upsell products
implement marketing strategies
handle veterinary emergencies
analyse work-related written reports
service rooms
Other matches: ship steward/ship stewardess · train attendant · ground steward/ground stewardess · flight attendant · kitchen porter
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.