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
toymaker
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 52 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use repair manuals
operate sandblaster
estimate restoration costs
maintain equipment
pack goods
woodworking tools
operate battery test equipment
woodworking processes
provide customer follow-up services
replace defect components
types of toy materials
apply a protective layer
maintain records of maintenance interventions
sanding techniques
assemble toys
ensure quality of final product
use tools for toy repair
inspect toys and games for damage
types of brushes
extract products from moulds
toys and games safety recommendations
toys and games categories
repair toys
maintain customer service
Optional & specialised skills
manipulate plastic
electronics
apply stitching techniques
use painting equipment
finish plastic products
join metals
types of plastic
ensure compliance with warranty contracts
negotiate supplier arrangements
identify customer's needs
heat metals
sell toys and games
cut textiles
demonstrate functionality of toys and games
casting processes
toys and games trends
toys and games industry
operate handheld riveting equipment
keep stock records
metal smoothing technologies
assemble electronic units
textile materials
assemble metal parts
stuff toys
set up the controller of a machine
manage schedule of tasks
manage a small-to-medium business
operate welding equipment
create smooth wood surface
assemble plastic parts
cut metal products
develop professional network
operate plastic machinery
issue sales invoices
types of wood
sew textile-based articles
maintain relationship with suppliers
manual cutting processes for leather
join wood elements
repair plastic machinery
perform toys finishing
manipulate wood
maintain plastic machinery
operate wood sawing equipment
order supplies
estimate restoration costs of antique items
develop product design
manipulate metal
mark designs on metal pieces
operate soldering equipment
maintain professional administration
adhesives
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.