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
monitor stock level
apply numeracy skills
process refunds
identify customer's needs
characteristics of services
product comprehension
sales argumentation
prevent shoplifting
advise customers on books selection
provide customer follow-up services
operate cash register
issue sales invoices
carry out order intake
carry out products preparation
organise product display
guarantee customer satisfaction
plan aftersales arrangements
liaise with book publishers
carry out bibliographic work
characteristics of products
maintain store cleanliness
carry out active selling
provide customer guidance on product selection
organise storage facilities
e-commerce systems
recommend books to customers
sell books
arrange books in classification order
demonstrate products' features
take orders for special publications
advertise new book releases
use different communication channels
stock shelves
assist with book events
examine merchandise
stay up-to-date with latest book releases
ensure compliance with legal requirements
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.