Skills starting with G

148 skills in alphabetical order. Click a name for the full description and the occupations that need it.

Items 1–100 of 148

  1. Galvanise metal workpiece

    Prevent steel or iron workpieces from rusting and other corrosion by applying a protective zinc coating to the metal surface through the process of galvanisation by using methods…

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  2. Gambling games

    The types, characteristics and rules of betting and gambling games.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  3. Game theory

    The study of mathematical models of strategic decisions among stakeholders.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  4. Gamemaker Studio

    The cross-platform game engine which is written in Delphi programming language and consists of integrated development environments and specialised design tools, designed for the…

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  5. Games rules

    Set of principles and rules that govern a game.

    knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations

  6. GameSalad

    The drag-and-drop software interface that consists of specialised design tools used for the rapid iteration of user-derived computer games by users with limited programming…

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  7. Gas chromatography

    The principles of gas chromatography used to analyse and separate specific compounds which go to vaporisation without decomposition.

    knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations

  8. Gas consumption

    The factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of gas consumption in a residence or facility, and methods which can reduce the consumption of gas, or make it…

    knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations

  9. Gas contaminant removal processes

    The processes used to remove contaminants such as mercury, nitrogen and helium from natural gas; the techniques such as activated carbon and molecular sieves and the recovery of…

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  10. Gas dehydration processes

    The processes used to remove water from natural gas such as the absorption process using glycol or activated alumina.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  11. Gas market

    The trends and major driving factors in the gas trading market, gas trades methodologies and practice, and the identification of the major stakeholders in the gas sector.

    knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations

  12. Gastroenterological surgery

    Gastroenterological surgery is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  13. Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  14. Gather data

    Extract exportable data from multiple sources.

    practical skillneeded in 16 occupations

  15. Gather data for forensic purposes

    Collect protected, fragmented or corrupted data and other online communication.

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  16. Gather experimental data

    Collect data resulting from the application of scientific methods such as test methods, experimental design or measurements.

    practical skillneeded in 28 occupations

  17. Gather feedback from employees

    Communicate in an open and positive manner in order to assess levels of satisfaction with employees, their outlook on the work environment, and in order to identify problems and…

    practical skillneeded in 16 occupations

  18. Gather information on theme of the show

    Gather relevant information on the theme you are discussing in the show or on the guests who make an appearance in the program to make sure you are up to date.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  19. Gather information to substitute parts

    Gather information from sources such as manuals and manufacturers; identify appropriate replacements for broken, rare or obsolete parts.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  20. Gather reference materials

    Gathering reference materials such as drawings, illustrations and sketches, in the process of creating a painting or sculpture.

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  21. Gather reference materials for artwork

    Gather samples of the materials you expect to use in the creation process, especially if the desired piece of art necessitates the intervention of qualified workers or specific…

    practical skillneeded in 28 occupations

  22. Gather technical information

    Apply systematic research methods and communicate with relevant parties in order to find specific information and evaluate research results to assess the information's relevance…

    practical skillneeded in 7 occupations

  23. GDPR

    The General Data Protection Regulation is the EU regulation on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such…

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  24. Gel permeation chromatography

    Polymer analysis technique which separates the analytes on the basis of their weight.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  25. Gem cutting forms

    Gemstones can be cut into different shapes such as faceted stones, cablochons, spheres or beads.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  26. Gemology

    The branch of mineralogy that studies natural and artificial gemstones.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  27. Gemstone grading systems

    Systems used by different institutes to analyse and grade gemstones e.g.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  28. Gemstones

    Types of minerals or petrified materials that are cut and polished for use in jewellery, classified according to type, characteristics, and value.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  29. Gender studies

    Interdisciplinary academic field which studies gender equality and gender representation in society.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  30. Genealogy

    Study of historical relations and lineages among family relatives displayed in a table of the descent from person to person which forms a family tree or in a form of written…

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  31. General haematology

    The medical specialty dealing with the diagnosis, aetiology and treatment of blood diseases.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  32. General medicine

    General medicine is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

    knowledgeneeded in 29 occupations

  33. General principles of food law

    The national and international legal rules and requirements applied in the food industry.

    knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations

  34. General surgery

    General surgery is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  35. Generate reconciliation reports

    Compare production plans to actual production reports and generate reconciliation reports.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  36. Genetic engineering

    Manipulation of the genetic material of an organism using methods that insert new DNA into or remove heritable material from the genome.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  37. Genetic selection programme

    The methods used to plan and carry out a genetic selection programme for selected species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans and others.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  38. Genetics

    The study of heredity, genes and variations in living organisms.

    knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations

  39. Genomics

    The field of study in relation to whole genomes of organisms, as well as their genetic or epigenetic sequence of information.

    knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations

  40. Geochemistry

    The scientific discipline that studies the presence and distribution of chemical elements in the geological systems of Earth.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  41. Geochronology

    The branch of geology and scientific field specialised in dating the age of rocks, rock formations, and sediments in order to determine geological events and map the chronology of…

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  42. Geodesy

    The scientific discipline that combines applied mathematics and earth sciences in order to measure and represent the Earth.

    knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations

  43. Geographic areas

    The detailed knowledge of a geographical area where different organisations carry out operations.

    knowledgeneeded in 30 occupations

  44. Geographic information systems

    The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).

    knowledgeneeded in 51 occupations

  45. Geographical routes

    The interpretation of geographical information such as locations and distances between them.

    knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations

  46. Geography

    The scientific discipline that studies the land, phenomena, characteristics and inhabitants of Earth.

    knowledgeneeded in 34 occupations

  47. Geological factors in airport construction

    The geological characteristics affecting soil conditions and foundations in an airport, and their impact for planning and potential construction and development purposes.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  48. Geological mapping

    The technique used to create maps that clearly illustrate the geological features and rock layers of an area that may be useful for mining projects and geological explorations.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  49. Geological time scale

    System of chronological measurement dividing geologic history into several temporal divisions and subdivisions that take ancient life, geography, and climates into account.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  50. Geology

    Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.

    knowledgeneeded in 54 occupations

  51. Geomatics

    The scientific discipline that studies gathering, storing, and processing geographic information.

    knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations

  52. Geometry

    Branch of mathematics related to questions of shape, size, relative position of figures and the properties of space.

    knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations

  53. Geophysics

    The scientific field that deals with the physical processes and properties of, and spatial environment surrounding Earth.

    knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations

  54. Geostationary satellites

    The functioning and purpose of geostationary satellites, their movement in the same direction as rotation of the Earth, and their application for telecommunication and commercial…

    knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations

  55. Geothermal energy systems

    Low temperature heating and high temperature cooling, generated by use of geothermal energy, and their contribution to energy performance.

    knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations

  56. Geothermal power generation methods

    Different ways to extract the thermal energy stored in the earth in order to produce electricity by extracting steam to activate turbines, by extracting hot water and converting…

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  57. Geothermal power plant operations

    The different steps in the production of electricity from geothermal energy and the function of all the components of the required equipment such as pumps, compressors, heat…

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  58. Geriatrics

    Geriatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

    knowledgeneeded in 20 occupations

  59. GIMP (graphics editor software)

    The computer program GIMP is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.

    knowledgeneeded in 18 occupations

  60. Give advice on personal matters

    Advise people on love and marriage issues, business and job opportunities, health or other personal aspects.

    practical skillneeded in 13 occupations

  61. Give battle commands

    Give commands during a battle or similar confrontation with enemy units to guide the activities of the troops, ensuring the safety of the troops and success of the operation, and…

    practical skillneeded in 14 occupations

  62. Give care instructions

    Inform clients or patients on the medical attention required to ensure a smooth wound healing process.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  63. Give constructive feedback

    Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner.

    practical skillneeded in 143 occupations

  64. Give feedback on changing circumstances

    Respond appropriately to changing circumstances in an activity session.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  65. Give humanitarian support to local economies

    Support struggling local economies through humanitarian fair-trade projects.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  66. Give instructions to staff

    Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques.

    practical skillneeded in 46 occupations

  67. Give interviews to media

    Prepare oneself according to the context and the diversity of media (radio, television, web, newspapers, etc.), and give an interview.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  68. Give live presentation

    Deliver a speech or talk in which a new product, service, idea, or piece of work is demonstrated and explained to an audience.

    practical skillneeded in 23 occupations

  69. Give massages

    Provide clients with head, hand, neck, facial or full body massages.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  70. Give out grants

    Handle grants given out by an organisation, company or the government.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  71. Give shiatsu massages

    Perform massages on clients to reduce their stress and pain according to the shiatsu principles, based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  72. Give swimming lessons

    Instruct children, adults, beginners and advanced students on swimming techniques and water safety.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  73. Give theory lessons to pilots

    Instruct futures pilots on flight-related theoretical subjects such as the aircraft structure, the principles of flight, the flight controls and instruments, weather theory, and…

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  74. Glass breakage sensors

    Different types of sensors used to detect the breaking of glass, usually with a microphone set to detect frequencies associated with breaking glass, or vibration detectors.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  75. Glass coatings

    Coatings used to protect glass from damage, to influence its behaviour when damaged, to keep harmful UV rays out, and others.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  76. Glass tempering

    Technique of treating glass with high temperatures to increase its durability and safety.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  77. Glassware products

    The offered china glassware and other glassware products such as cups and vases, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

    knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations

  78. Glassworking

    The process of melting, working and shaping glass to create individual products or pieces of glasswork.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  79. Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

    The internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships…

    knowledgeneeded in 21 occupations

  80. Global navigation satellite system performance parameters

    The performance parameters for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and the requirements that any GNSS system should possess in specific conditions.

    knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations

  81. Global standards for sustainability reporting

    The global, standardised reporting framework that enable organisations to quantify and communicate about their environmental, social and governance impact.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  82. Glue film reels

    Glue film reels together with a splicer.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  83. Golf

    The rules and techniques of golf such as tee shot, chipping and putting.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  84. Good governance

    The political and governmental processes and results that needs to be taken for the development of the society.

    knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations

  85. Good laboratory practice

    Regulatory requirements and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  86. Good manufacturing practices

    Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.

    knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations

  87. Government policy

    The political activities, plans, and intentions of a government for a legislative session for concrete causes.

    knowledgeneeded in 18 occupations

  88. Government policy implementation

    The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.

    knowledgeneeded in 56 occupations

  89. Government representation

    The legal and public representation methods and procedures of the government during trial cases or for communication purposes, and the specific aspects of the governmental bodies…

    knowledgeneeded in 21 occupations

  90. Government social security programmes

    The different areas of social security provided by the government, the different rights which citizens have, which benefits are available, the rules which regulate social security…

    knowledgeneeded in 11 occupations

  91. Grade candles

    Rate candles according to type, colour and size.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  92. Grade coffee beans

    Grade coffee beans based on their characteristics, defects, size, colour, moisture content, taste, acidity, body, or aroma.

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  93. Grade engineered wood

    Assess the quality of engineered wood looking for flaws, incomplete gluing, and irregularities.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  94. Grade patterns for wearing apparel

    Grading patterns by performing processes of resizing initial patterns in order to create nest of patterns to fit various body types and sizes.

    practical skillneeded in 10 occupations

  95. Grade pulp

    Oversee pulp quality based on their pulping process, raw materials, yield, fibre length and other categories such as dirt, moisture content, porosity, density, and brightness.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  96. Grade tobacco leaves

    Grade tobacco leaves to reflect their quality and suitability for different tobacco products.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  97. Grade veneer

    Assess the quality of veneer looking for flaws, tears, and irregularities and evaluating its aesthetic value based on criteria such as colours and patterns.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  98. Grade wheat for milling

    Grading wheat to be milled based on several factors, the most important of which is the protein content.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  99. Grading systems

    The features of several grading systems such as FAS (Firsts and Seconds) and various forms of SEL (Select) and Common, which are used to buy and sell lumber worldwide.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  100. Graffiti removal techniques

    Methods, materials and procedures to remove graffiti posts from public surfaces: identifying the surface type and material to be removed, selecting a removal method and chemical…

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

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