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
bookshop specialised seller
ESCO occupation · 37 essential, 2 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
prevent shoplifting
stock shelves
carry out products preparation
examine merchandise
use different communication channels
process refunds
take orders for special publications
operate cash register
sell books
recommend books to customers
monitor stock level
organise storage facilities
identify customer's needs
characteristics of services
provide customer guidance on product selection
carry out order intake
assist with book events
advertise new book releases
apply numeracy skills
liaise with book publishers
stay up-to-date with latest book releases
e-commerce systems
carry out bibliographic work
carry out active selling
characteristics of products
advise customers on books selection
demonstrate products' features
ensure compliance with legal requirements
plan aftersales arrangements
product comprehension
guarantee customer satisfaction
maintain store cleanliness
organise product display
sales argumentation
provide customer follow-up services
arrange books in classification order
issue sales invoices
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: second-hand goods specialised seller · bookshop manager · motor vehicles specialised seller · pet and pet food specialised seller · bakery specialised seller
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.