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
ticket issuing clerk
ESCO occupation · 42 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
examine merchandise
handle personal identifiable information
inform customers of activity changes
assist clients with special needs
identify customer's needs
stock shelves
characteristics of services
monitor ticketing
use different communication channels
respond to customers' inquiries
operate cash register
prevent shoplifting
maintain customer records
issue sales invoices
upsell products
organise storage facilities
communicate with customers
maintain customer service
provide customer guidance on product selection
carry out active selling
demonstrate products' features
ensure compliance with legal requirements
guarantee customer satisfaction
carry out products preparation
e-commerce systems
maintain store cleanliness
quote prices
keep up to date on local events
process booking
carry out order intake
have computer literacy
process refunds
product comprehension
characteristics of products
monitor stock level
process payments
sell tickets
cancellation policies of service providers
apply numeracy skills
sales argumentation
provide customer follow-up services
plan aftersales arrangements
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: billing clerk · lottery cashier · ticket sales agent · passenger fare controller · conveyance clerk
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.