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