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
staircase installer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
interpret 2D plans
work ergonomically
transport construction supplies
use safety equipment in construction
apply wood finishes
inspect construction supplies
interpret 3D plans
use measurement instruments
install handrail
fasten treads and risers
follow health and safety procedures in construction
work in a construction team
snap chalk line
join wood elements
woodworking tools
clean wood surface
position carriage
Optional & specialised skills
install spindles
wood cuts
protect surfaces during construction work
maintain work area cleanliness
place carpet
keep records of work progress
operate wood router
create smooth wood surface
apply restoration techniques
types of wood
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
operate hand drill
cut stair carriages
process incoming construction supplies
operate table saw
estimate restoration costs
calculate stairs rise and run
sort waste
create cutting plan
calculate needs for construction supplies
order construction supplies
use CAD software
follow safety procedures when working at heights
types of carpet
create architectural sketches
monitor stock level
advise on construction materials
select restoration activities
answer requests for quotation
keep personal administration
install newel posts
Other matches: ornamental metal worker · tent installer · plate glass installer · resilient floor layer · irrigation system installer
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.