Skills starting with A
1,324 skills in alphabetical order. Click a name for the full description and the occupations that need it.
Items 1–100 of 1,324
- ABAP
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP.
knowledgeneeded in 43 occupations
- ABBYY FineReader
The computer program ABBYY FineReader is software that electronically converts printed and typed images into machine-encoded text so that documents can be electronically stored…
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Abide by business ethical code of conducts
Conform and follow the ethical code of conducts promoted by companies and businesses at large.
practical skillneeded in 47 occupations
- Abide by regulations on banned materials
Comply with regulations banning heavy metals in solder, flame retardants in plastics, and phthalate plasticisers in plastics and wiring harness insulations, under EU RoHS/WEEE…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Abrasive blasting processes
The various processes, methods and materials used in abrasive blasting technologies, such as wet abrasive blasting, wheel blasting, hydro-blasting, sand blasting, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Abrasive machining processes
The various machining principles and processes employing abrasives, (mineral) materials that can shape a workpiece by eroding excessive parts of it, such as grinding, honing…
knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations
- Absorb (learning management systems)
The learning system Absorb is an e-learning platform for creating, administrating and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs for secondary school students.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Academic English
The English language that is used in academic research and universities courses.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Accept own accountability
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
practical skillneeded in 106 occupations
- Access to documents regulations
The principles on public access to documents and the applicable regulatory framework, such as Regulation (EC) no 1049/2001 or the different provision applicable at national level.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Acclimatise timber
Acclimatise wooden materials to make sure they will not change size after installation, which may cause damage or produce an otherwise inadequate result.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicle
Properly position, cushion, restrain and balance cargo.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Accommodate special seating
Give requested special seating to guests whenever possible, such as special seating arrangements for babies, disabled or obese people.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Accompany people
Chaperon individuals on trips, to events or appointments or to go shopping.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Accounting
The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Accounting department processes
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the accounting department within an organisation such as bookkeeping, invoices…
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Accounting entries
The financial transactions recorded in accounting systems or books of a company together with the metadata linked to the entry such as the date, the amount, the accounts affected…
knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations
- Accounting techniques
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
knowledgeneeded in 66 occupations
- Accurately estimate work hours
Assess the necessary work hours, equipment, and skills required to successfully complete a task.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Accurise guns
Improve the accuracy of guns, by improving usability, tolerances, harmonics and projectile propulsion consistency and using techniques such as bedding, pressure bedding or…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Achieve sales targets
Reach set sales goals, measured in revenue or sold units.
practical skillneeded in 31 occupations
- Acoustical engineering
The engineering discipline that applies acoustics to design new technologies to reduce unwanted noise, to create applications of ultrasound, to improve the acoustics in concert…
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Acoustics
The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.
knowledgeneeded in 32 occupations
- Acquire antique items
Purchase antique items such as pottery, furniture and memorabilia, in order to resell them.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Acquire licences for the use of weapons
Coordinate with technical staff on legal aspects such as licenses, authorisations and assurances related to weapons and munition.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Acquire license for selling tobacco products
Apply for the official license that is required to legally sell tobacco products in a retail store.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Acquire system component
Obtain hardware, software or network components which match other system components in order to expand it and perform necessary tasks.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Act as a resource person in dance
Act as an expert consultant for choreographers, programmers, venues, conservatories, and other relevant institutions.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Act as contact person during equipment incident
Act as the person to be contacted when an equipment incident occurs.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Act discreetly
Be discreet and don't draw attention.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Act for an audience
Act in front of an audience, according to an artistic concept.
practical skillneeded in 7 occupations
- Act reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
practical skillneeded in 107 occupations
- Act with a high level of safety awareness
Ensure high levels of safety awareness; use personal protection equipment; communicate with staff members and provide advice on health and safety issues.
practical skillneeded in 7 occupations
- Acting techniques
The different acting techniques for developing lifelike performances, such as method acting, classical acting, and Meisner technique.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Action research
The research approach that consists of investigating as well taking action towards an issue.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Actuarial science
The rules of applying mathematical and statistical techniques to determine potential or existing risks in various industries, such as finance or insurance.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Acupressure
The principles applied in acupuncture using only physical pressure on acupuncture points on the body, unblocking meridians through which the energy called "Qi" is flowing.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Acupuncture methods
Techniques and methods used to normalise the flow of Qi energy in the body for relieving pain and related symptoms by applying various specific types of needles into different…
knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations
- Acute care
The type of care administered to patients for a brief and critical sequence of illness such as trauma or recovery from surgery.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Adapt a script
Adapt a script and, if the play is newly written, work with the writer or collaborate with playwrights.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Adapt artistic plan to location
Adjust plans to other locations with regards to the artistic concept.
practical skillneeded in 29 occupations
- Adapt communication style according to recipient
Adapt communication style to that of the recipient of the message in order to create a rapport.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Adapt costumes
Adapt, stitch or sew stage outfits for performing actors.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adapt designers’ work to the performance venue
Reorient the work of performance collaborators, such as musicians, dancers, actors as well as artistic and technical collaborators, such as set designers, lighting operators and…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Adapt developed game to the market
Follow gaming trends in order to adjust the development of new games to the current needs of the market.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adapt efficient food processing practices
Ensure to adapt the most efficient production techniques to accomplish food processing tasks with the least amount of time, effort and costs.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Adapt energy distribution schedules
Monitor the procedures involved in the distribution of energy in order to assess whether energy supply must be increased or decreased depending on changes in demand, and…
practical skillneeded in 10 occupations
- Adapt evaluation methodology
Use appropriate evaluation methods, identify data requirements, sources, sampling, and data collection tools.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adapt existing designs to changed circumstances
Adapt an existing design to changed circumstances and ensure that the artistic quality of the original design is reflected in the final result.
practical skillneeded in 20 occupations
- Adapt fighting techniques for performance
Make sure that fighting techniques used in a performance are adapted for the purpose.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adapt fitness exercises
Suggest relevant exercise adaptations or options to allow for individual client differences or needs and provide participants with advice on intensity and how to progress their…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Adapt hearing tests
Adapt hearing tests to suit the age and ability of the patient.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adapt leadership styles in healthcare
Adapt leadership styles and approaches to different situations concerning nursing clinical practice and healthcare.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adapt lifestyle for sports performance
Plan and manage effectively sporting commitments (e.g. time for training, competition) versus leisure time to create the conditions to perform as a player/athlete at the highest…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adapt Pilates exercises
Suggest relevant Pilates matwork exercise adaptations or options to allow for individual client differences or needs and provide participants with advice on intensity and how to…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adapt production levels
Adapt current production levels and strive to improve the current production rates looking for economic gains and margins.
practical skillneeded in 10 occupations
- Adapt props
Adapt existing props for use in a specific production.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adapt sets
Adapt and move set pieces during rehearsals and live performances.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Adapt teaching to student's capabilities
Identify the learning struggles and successes of students.
practical skillneeded in 84 occupations
- Adapt teaching to target group
Instruct students in the most fitting manner in regards to the teaching context or the age group, such as a formal versus an informal teaching context, and teaching peers as…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Adapt text culturally
Adjust text so it is culturally and linguistically acceptable to the reader, while preserving the original message and nuance of the text.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adapt to acting roles
Adapt to different roles in a play, regarding the styles, ways of acting and aesthetics.
practical skillneeded in 7 occupations
- Adapt to artists' creative demands
Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it.
practical skillneeded in 48 occupations
- Adapt to change in marketing
Stay informed and adapt to developments, innovations and trends concerning marketing such as marketing tools and marketing technologies.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adapt to changes in forestry
Readjust to constant changes in work environments for forestry operations.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adapt to changes in technological development plans
Modify the current design and development activities of technological projects to meet changes in requests or strategies.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Adapt to changes on a boat
Acclimate to a constant change in work and living environments on boats by adapting one's behaviour and perspective on various tasks and responsibilities.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adapt to changing situations
Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those…
practical skillneeded in 60 occupations
- Adapt to different weather conditions
Cope with regular exposure to extreme weather conditions and hazardous environments.
practical skillneeded in 7 occupations
- Adapt to emergency care environment
Adapt practice to ensure that needs of patients within the emergency and urgent care environment are met.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adapt to new design materials
Without neglecting more traditional techniques and materials, monitor materials innovation such as new resin, plastic, paints, metals, etc.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Adapt to new technology used in cars
Adapt to new technology integrated in cars; understand systems operation and provide troubleshooting.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Adapt to type of media
Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others.
practical skillneeded in 32 occupations
- Adapt training to labour market
Identify developments in the labour market and recognise their relevance to the training of students.
practical skillneeded in 31 occupations
- Adapt voice register to the audio material
Adjust the register of the voice depending on the audio materials to be recorded.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Add chemicals to drilling fluid
Add sacks of chemicals to drilling fluid to maintain a favourable composition, including pH level, viscosity and calcium level.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Add coils to ceramic work
Adjust the ceramic work and follow a sophisticated process of creation by adding coils to the work.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Add colour
Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Add computer components
Perform small adjustments to various computers by adding components.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Add elocution techniques to recording audio materials
Integrate elocution techniques for the improvement of audio material in terms of pronunciation, style, register, and grammatical correctness.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Add paint hardeners
Mix hardeners with the paint in order to partially or completely solidify paint.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Add paint thinners
Add paint thinners to reduce pain viscosity or to prevent paint from hardening.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Add scent
Melt the wax, choose the appropriate amount of fragrance and mix it when the wax reaches the right temperature.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Add slabs to ceramic work
Adjust the ceramic work and follow a sophisticated process of creation by adding slabs to the work.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Address aircraft mechanical issues
Identify and resolve mechanical issues which arise during flight.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Address damage to paved surfaces in airports
React appropriately to damage identified on airport paved surfaces and tarmac according to the kind of damage.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Address gender-related issues in family planning counselling
Inform the client on gender-related topics related to family planning by encouraging them to decide on their own sexual and reproductive health choices or to bring partners into…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Address identified risks
Implement a risk treatment plan to address the risks identified during the assessment phase, avoid their occurrence and/or minimise their impact.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Address potential aerodrome hazards
Address potential aerodrome hazards such as foreign objects, debris, and wildlife interference.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Address problems critically
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to…
practical skillneeded in 108 occupations
- Address public health issues
Promote healthy practices and behaviours to ensure that populations stay healthy.
practical skillneeded in 10 occupations
- Address side effects of menopause
Address side effects of menopause such as fatigue, body temperature changes, mood swings, depression and weight gain.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Adhere to health well-being and safety
Comply with and apply the main points of health well-being and safety policy and procedures, in accordance with employer's policies.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Adhere to OHSAS 18001
Know and follow the standards of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adhere to organisational code of ethics
Adhere to organisational European and regional specific standards and code of ethics, understanding the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and apply this…
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Adhere to organisational guidelines
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines.
practical skillneeded in 238 occupations
- Adhere to questionnaires
Follow and ask the questions laid out in questionnaires when interviewing somebody.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures
Adhere to and follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
practical skillneeded in 9 occupations
- Adhere to standards of national and international safety programmes
Comply with national and international safety standards, e.g. in aviation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adhere to the ALARA principle
Apply the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle during image acquisition in radiation therapy.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
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