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
silversmith
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
select metals for jewellery
metal and metal ore products
pour molten metal into moulds
clean jewellery pieces
heat jewellery metals
use jewellery equipment
mount stones in jewels
develop jewellery designs
cast jewellery metal
jewellery processes
characteristics of precious metals
select gems for jewellery
create jewellery
apply smithing techniques
smoothen rough jewel parts
cut metal products
Optional & specialised skills
evaluate restoration procedures
perform damascening
pass on trade techniques
estimate restoration costs
watches and jewellery products
ensure conformance to jewel design specifications
adjust jewellery
jewellery product categories
build jewellery models
record jewel processing time
estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance
design objects to be crafted
engraving technologies
record jewel weight
advise customers on jewellery and watches
maintain jewels and watches
engrave patterns
select restoration activities
apply restoration techniques
estimate value of used jewellery and watches
electroplating processes
electroplating metal materials
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.