Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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street performer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform in a public space
analyse own performance
maintain an artistic portfolio
accept feedback on artistic performance
memorise lines
work independently as an artist
enable audience participation
art history
show professional responsibility
use public space as a creative resource
work with respect for own safety
gather reference materials for artwork
interact with an audience
perform live
street art history
self-promote
ensure health and safety of visitors
Optional & specialised skills
participate in artistic mediation activities
dance
act for an audience
play musical instruments
keep personal administration
show confidence
practice humour
manipulate object to create illusions
develop educational resources
handle petty cash
sing
select music for performance
tell a story
develop educational activities
manage budgets
engage the audience emotionally
use body language
perform for young audiences
Other matches: circus artist · variety artist · stage director · circus arts teacher · drawing artist
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.