Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupations
Knowledge and skills that the European ESCO classification marks as useful across many industries. They carry over more easily when you change jobs or sectors.
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- Use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or…
practical skillneeded in 336 occupations
- Manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution.
practical skillneeded in 329 occupations
- Create solutions to problems
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance.
practical skillneeded in 329 occupations
- Have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
practical skillneeded in 315 occupations
- Manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
practical skillneeded in 314 occupations
- Keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
practical skillneeded in 310 occupations
- Quality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
knowledgeneeded in 305 occupations
- Troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
practical skillneeded in 290 occupations
- Speak different languages
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
practical skillneeded in 272 occupations
- Perform project management
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to…
practical skillneeded in 252 occupations
- Train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job.
practical skillneeded in 251 occupations
- Mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
knowledgeneeded in 250 occupations
- Adhere to organisational guidelines
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines.
practical skillneeded in 238 occupations
- Liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
practical skillneeded in 237 occupations
- Perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability…
practical skillneeded in 226 occupations
- Inspect quality of products
Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications.
practical skillneeded in 224 occupations
- Wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
practical skillneeded in 221 occupations
- Develop professional network
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context.
practical skillneeded in 220 occupations
- Write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping.
practical skillneeded in 218 occupations
- Perform scientific research
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
practical skillneeded in 217 occupations
- Communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may…
practical skillneeded in 211 occupations
- Work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
practical skillneeded in 204 occupations
- Manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
practical skillneeded in 203 occupations
- Recruit employees
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
practical skillneeded in 201 occupations
- Engineering principles
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
knowledgeneeded in 177 occupations
- Meet deadlines
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
practical skillneeded in 174 occupations
- Ensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
practical skillneeded in 168 occupations
- Read standard blueprints
Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.
practical skillneeded in 167 occupations
- Listen actively
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen…
practical skillneeded in 164 occupations
- Apply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
practical skillneeded in 163 occupations
- Build business relationships
Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to…
practical skillneeded in 163 occupations
- Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change.
knowledgeneeded in 161 occupations
- Electricity
The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
knowledgeneeded in 161 occupations
- Scientific research methodology
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
knowledgeneeded in 152 occupations
- Set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
practical skillneeded in 149 occupations
- Consult technical resources
Read and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical…
practical skillneeded in 149 occupations
- Monitor automated machines
Continuously check up on the automated machine's set-up and execution or make regular control rounds.
practical skillneeded in 147 occupations
- Apply technical communication skills
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
practical skillneeded in 147 occupations
- Record test data
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the…
practical skillneeded in 146 occupations
- Order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
practical skillneeded in 144 occupations
- Give constructive feedback
Provide founded feedback through both criticism and praise in a respectful, clear, and consistent manner.
practical skillneeded in 143 occupations
- Present reports
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
practical skillneeded in 143 occupations
- Keep personal administration
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
practical skillneeded in 142 occupations
- Apply teaching strategies
Employ various approaches, learning styles, and channels to instruct students, such as communicating content in terms they can understand, organising talking points for clarity…
practical skillneeded in 140 occupations
- Adjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
practical skillneeded in 140 occupations
- Assess students
Evaluate the students' (academic) progress, achievements, course knowledge and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations.
practical skillneeded in 139 occupations
- Electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
knowledgeneeded in 137 occupations
- Technical drawings
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
knowledgeneeded in 136 occupations
- Perform market research
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies.
practical skillneeded in 136 occupations
- Curriculum objectives
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
knowledgeneeded in 134 occupations
- Perform risk analysis
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning.
practical skillneeded in 131 occupations
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in…
practical skillneeded in 131 occupations
- Use CAD software
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
practical skillneeded in 131 occupations
- Use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals.
practical skillneeded in 130 occupations
- Maintain customer service
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way.
practical skillneeded in 129 occupations
- Assist students in their learning
Support and coach students in their work, give learners practical support and encouragement.
practical skillneeded in 129 occupations
- Write scientific publications
Present the hypothesis, findings, and conclusions of your scientific research in your field of expertise in a professional publication.
practical skillneeded in 129 occupations
- Supply machine
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the…
practical skillneeded in 127 occupations
- Apply conflict management
Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution.
practical skillneeded in 126 occupations
- Provide lesson materials
Ensure that the necessary materials for teaching a class, such as visual aids, are prepared, up-to-date, and present in the instruction space.
practical skillneeded in 126 occupations
- Use technical drawing software
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
practical skillneeded in 125 occupations
- Prepare lesson content
Prepare content to be taught in class in accordance with curriculum objectives by drafting exercises, researching up-to-date examples etc.
practical skillneeded in 123 occupations
- Learning difficulties
The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
knowledgeneeded in 123 occupations
- Manage contracts
Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable.
practical skillneeded in 123 occupations
- Record production data for quality control
Keep records of the machine's faults, interventions and irregularities for quality control.
practical skillneeded in 123 occupations
- Mentor individuals
Mentor individuals by providing emotional support, sharing experiences and giving advice to the individual to help them in their personal development, as well as adapting the…
practical skillneeded in 122 occupations
- Read engineering drawings
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
practical skillneeded in 120 occupations
- Apply organisational techniques
Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the set goals set such as detailed planning of personnel's schedules.
practical skillneeded in 117 occupations
- Demonstrate disciplinary expertise
Demonstrate deep knowledge and complex understanding of a specific research area, including responsible research, research ethics and scientific integrity principles, privacy and…
practical skillneeded in 117 occupations
- Manage research data
Produce and analyse scientific data originating from qualitative and quantitative research methods.
practical skillneeded in 117 occupations
- Promote open innovation in research
Apply techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation through collaboration with people and organizations outside the…
practical skillneeded in 117 occupations
- Conduct research across disciplines
Work and use research findings and data across disciplinary and/or functional boundaries.
practical skillneeded in 116 occupations
- Draft scientific or academic papers and technical documentation
Draft and edit scientific, academic or technical texts on different subjects.
practical skillneeded in 116 occupations
- Promote the transfer of knowledge
Deploy broad awareness of processes of knowledge valorisation aimed to maximise the two–way flow of technology, intellectual property, expertise and capability between the…
practical skillneeded in 116 occupations
- Publish academic research
Conduct academic research, in universities and research institutions, or on a personal account, publish it in books or academic journals with the aim of contributing to a field of…
practical skillneeded in 116 occupations
- Interact professionally in research and professional environments
Show consideration to others as well as collegiality.
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Synthesise information
Critically read, interpret, and summarise new and complex information from diverse sources.
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Disseminate results to the scientific community
Publicly disclose scientific results by any appropriate means, including conferences, workshops, colloquia and scientific publications.
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Apply research ethics and scientific integrity principles in research activities
Apply fundamental ethical principles and legislation to scientific research, including issues of research integrity.
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Develop professional network with researchers and scientists
Develop alliances, contacts or partnerships, and exchange information with others.
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Evaluate research activities
Review proposals, progress, impact and outcomes of peer researchers, including through open peer review.
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Manage open publications
Be familiar with Open Publication strategies, with the use of information technology to support research, and with the development and management of CRIS (current research…
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Apply for research funding
Identify key relevant funding sources and prepare research grant application in order to obtain funds and grants.
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Increase the impact of science on policy and society
Influence evidence-informed policy and decision making by providing scientific input to and maintaining professional relationships with policymakers and other stakeholders.
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Apply blended learning
Be familiar with blended learning tools by combining traditional face-to-face and online learning, using digital tools, online technologies, and e-learning methods.
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Teach in academic or vocational contexts
Instruct students in the theory and practice of academic or vocational subjects, transferring the content of own and others' research activities.
practical skillneeded in 115 occupations
- Communicate with a non-scientific audience
Communicate about scientific findings to a non-scientific audience, including the general public.
practical skillneeded in 114 occupations
- Integrate gender dimension in research
Take into account in the whole research process the biological characteristics and the evolving social and cultural features of women and men (gender).
practical skillneeded in 114 occupations
- Think abstractly
Demonstrate the ability to use concepts in order to make and understand generalisations, and relate or connect them to other items, events, or experiences.
practical skillneeded in 113 occupations
- Promote inclusion
Promote and respect diversity, and advocate for equal treatment of genders, ethnicities and minority groups in organisations in order to prevent discrimination and ensure…
practical skillneeded in 113 occupations
- Manage findable accessible interoperable and reusable data
Produce, describe, store, preserve and (re) use scientific data based on FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles, making data as open as possible, and…
practical skillneeded in 113 occupations
- Maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
practical skillneeded in 113 occupations
- Assessment processes
Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees.
knowledgeneeded in 112 occupations
- Statistics
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.
knowledgeneeded in 111 occupations
- Apply HACCP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance.
practical skillneeded in 110 occupations
- Electrical engineering
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
knowledgeneeded in 110 occupations
- Provide first aid
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
practical skillneeded in 110 occupations
- Liaise with colleagues
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face.
practical skillneeded in 110 occupations
- Perform classroom management
Maintain discipline and engage students during instruction.
practical skillneeded in 109 occupations
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
practical skillneeded in 108 occupations
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