Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 10 of 100
Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Perform stock valuation
Analyse, calculate and appraise the value of the stock of a company.
practical skillneeded in 20 occupations
- Archive scientific documentation
Store documents such as protocols, analysis results and scientific data using archiving systems to enable scientists and engineers to take methods and results from previous…
practical skillneeded in 20 occupations
- Comply with legislation in social services
Act according to policy and legal requirements in providing social services.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Assist passengers
Provide help to people getting in and out of their car or any other transportation vehicle, by opening doors, provide physical support or hold belongings.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Collect biological data
Collect biological specimens, record and summarise biological data for use in technical studies, developing environmental management plans and biological products.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Conduct literature research
Conduct a comprehensive and systematic research of information and publications on a specific literature topic.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Work with an artistic team
Work closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.
practical skillneeded in 19 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
- Assist social service users with physical disabilities
Help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities such as incontinence, assisting in the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Implement customer follow-up
Implement strategies that ensures post-sale follow up of customer satisfaction or loyalty regarding one's product or service.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Coordinate communication within a team
Collect contact info for all team members and decide on modes of communication.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Extinguish fires
Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Maintain cutting equipment
Maintenance of the cutting equipment (knives, cutters, and other elements).
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Follow time cues
Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal score to time cues accurately.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Improve business processes
Optimise the series of operations of an organisation to achieve efficiency.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Provide customers with price information
Provide customers with accurate and up-to-date information about charges and price rates.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Review completed contracts
Review content and check accuracy of completed contracts.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Develop environmental policy
Develop an organisational policy on sustainable development and compliance with environmental legislation in line with policy mechanisms used in the field of environmental…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
Inspect heavy equipment for construction projects before each use.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Perform sensory evaluation of food products
Evaluate the quality of a given type of food or beverage based on its appearance, smell, taste, aroma, and others.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Coordinate construction activities
Coordinate the activities of several construction workers or crews to make sure they do not interfere with each other and to ensure that the works are done in a timely manner.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Prepare pieces for joining
Prepare metal or other material workpieces for joining processes by cleaning the workpieces, checking their measurements with the technical plan and marking on the pieces where…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Sew textile-based articles
Sew different products based on textiles and wearing apparel articles.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Communicate test results to other departments
Communicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Manage a team
Ensure clear and effective channels of communication across all departments within the organisation and support functions, both internally and externally ensuring that the team is…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Monitor stock market
Observe and analyse the stock market and its trends on a daily basis to gather up-to-date information in order to develop investment strategies.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Comply with checklists
Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Identify clients' needs
Identify the areas in which the client may require aid and investigate the possibilities for meeting those needs.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Assemble machines
Put together devices, and components according to drawings.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Engage local communities in the management of natural protected areas
Build a relationship with the local community at the destination to minimise conflicts by supporting the economic growth of local tourism businesses and respecting local…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Follow the statutory obligations
Understand, abide by, and apply the statutory obligations of the company in the daily performance of the job.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Identify energy needs
Identify the type and amount of energy supply necessary in a building or facility, in order to provide the most beneficial, sustainable, and cost-effective energy services for a…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Perform quality audits
Execute regular, systematic and documented examinations of a quality system for verifying conformity with a standard based on objective evidence such as the implementation of…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Process customer orders
Handle orders placed by customers.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Design graphics
Apply a variety of visual techniques in order to design graphic material.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Draw design sketches
Create rough pictures to assist in creating and communicating design concepts.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Weigh materials
Weigh materials and products, record weight and other relevant data on tags or labels.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Develop test procedures
Develop testing protocols to enable a variety of analyses of products, systems, and components.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Guide operation of heavy construction equipment
Guide a colleague in operating a piece of heavy construction equipment.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Advise on conflict management
Advise private or public organisations on monitoring possible conflict risk and development, and on conflict resolution methods specific to the identified conflicts.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Care for food aesthetic
Convey presentation and aesthetic elements into the production of food.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Operate hydraulic machinery controls
Use correctly the controls of specialized machinery by turning valves, handwheels, or rheostats to move and control flow of fuels, water, and dry or liquid binders to machines.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Assess animal's condition
Inspect the animal for any external signs of parasites, disease or injury.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Coordinate technological activities
Give instructions to colleagues and other cooperating parties in order to reach the desired outcome of a technological project or achieve set goals within an organisation dealing…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Follow nuclear plant safety precautions
Comply with nuclear power plant safety procedures, policies and legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, and to ensure the safety of the public.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Handle delivery of furniture goods
Handle the delivery and assemble the furniture and other goods, according to customer's needs and preferences.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Identify market niches
Analyse the composition of the markets, segment these into groups, and highlight the opportunities that each one of these niches represent in terms of new products.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Meet contract specifications
Meet contract specifications, schedules and manufacturers' information.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Test physical properties of textiles
Evaluate the physical properties of textiles by using testing methods, normally in accordance with a standard.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Use e-tourism platforms
Use digital platforms to promote and share information and digital content about a hospitality establishment or services.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Collaborate with animal related professionals
Collaborate with veterinary and other animal related professionals through communication of animal details, case records and summary reports orally or via written or electronic…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Develop promotional tools
Generate promotional material and collaborate in the production of promotional text, videos, photos, etc.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Manage artistic project
Manage an artistic project.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Negotiate improvement with suppliers
Build a good relation with suppliers in order to improve knowledge and quality of supply.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Present evidence
Present evidence in a criminal or civil case to others, in a convincing and appropriate manner, in order to reach the right or most beneficial solution.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Protect personal data and privacy
Protect personal data and privacy in digital environments.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Verify product specifications
Check heights, colour and other attributes of finished product against specifications.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Adjust manufacturing equipment
Regulate and monitor the manufacturing equipment settings and process parameters, such as its temperature and power level.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Design user interface
Create software or device components which enable interaction between humans and systems or machines, using appropriate techniques, languages and tools so as to streamline…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Issue licences
Issue official documentation which grants licence holders with official permission to perform certain activities, after having investigated the application and processed the…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Attend trade fairs
Attend exhibitions organised to enable companies in a specific sector to demonstrate their latest products and services, study the activities of their competitors, and observe…
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Identify cross-curricular links with other subject areas
Recognise correlations and overlaps between your subject of expertise and other subjects.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Maintain records of mining operations
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Perform quality control of design during a run
Control and ensure the quality of design results during a run.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Tolerate strong smells
Tolerate strong smells expelled by the goods being processed during the production of goods.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Implement care programmes for children
Perform activities with children according to their physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs by using appropriate tools and equipment that facilitate interaction and…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Analyse staff capacity
Evaluate and identify staffing gaps in quantity, skills, performance revenue and surpluses.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Communicate during show
Communicate efficiently with other professionals during a live performance show, anticipating any possible malfunctioning.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Manage claims process
Manage the relation with an insurer related to its obligation to receive, investigate and act on a claim filed by an insured.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Coordinate manufacturing production activities
Coordinate manufacturing activities based on production strategies, policies and plans.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Maintain healthcare user data confidentiality
Comply with and maintain the confidentiality of healthcare users` illness and treatment information.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Manage infection control in the facility
Implement a set of measures to prevent and control infections, formulating and establishing health and safety procedures and policies.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Promote health and safety
Promote the importance of a safe working environment.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Store raw food materials
Keep in reserve raw materials and other food supplies, following stock control procedures.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Supervise crew
Supervise and observe the behaviour of employees.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Assist children in developing personal skills
Encourage and facilitate the development of children's natural curiosity and social and language abilities through creative and social activities such as storytelling, imaginative…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Execute disease and pest control activities
Execute disease and pest control activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the climate, plant or crop type, health and safety and environmental…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Monitor sociological trends
Identify and investigate sociological trends and movements in society.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Prepare samples for testing
Take and prepare samples for testing, verify their representability; avoid bias and any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Record healthcare users' progress related to treatment
Record the healthcare user's progress in response to treatment by observing, listening and measuring outcomes.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Clean wood surface
Use a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Control temperature
Measure and adjust temperature of a given space or object.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Examine production samples
Examine production samples visually or manually to verify properties such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, humidity and texture.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Keep up-to-date with regulations
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current regulations and apply this knowledge in specific sectors.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Migrate existing data
Apply migration and conversion methods for existing data, in order to transfer or convert data between formats, storage or computer systems.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Monitor developments in technology used for design
Identify and explore recent developments in technology and materials used in the live performance industry, in order to create an up-to-date technical background for one’s…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Report on environmental issues
Compile environmental reports and communicate on issues.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Solve ICT system problems
Identify potential component malfunctions.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Trade securities
Buy or sell tradable financial products such as equity and debt securities on your own account or on behalf of a private customer, corporate customer or credit institution.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Discuss artwork
Introduce and discuss the nature and content of art work, achieved or to be produced with an audience, art directors, catalogue editors, journalists, and other parties of interest.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
Make sure the company and the employees implement the legal and operational measures established to guarantee protection against radiation.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Manage profitability
Regularly review sales and profit performance.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Carry out environmental audits
Use equipment to measure various environmental parameters in order to identify environmental problems and investigate manners in which they can be resolved.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Inspect data
Analyse, transform and model data in order to discover useful information and to support decision-making.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Liaise with security authorities
Respond quickly to security incidents and violations by calling the police and keep in touch with other relevant parties involved in the potential prosecution of the offender.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Present arguments persuasively
Present arguments during a negotiation or debate, or in written form, in a persuasive manner in order to obtain the most support for the case the speaker or writer represents.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- React calmly in stressful situations
React quickly, calmly, and safely to unexpected situations; provide a solution that solves the problem or diminishes its impact.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Attend to children's basic physical needs
Tend to children by feeding them, dressing them, and, if necessary, regularly changing their diapers in a sanitary manner.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Create decorative food displays
Design decorative food displays by determining how food is presented in the most attractive way and realising food displays in order to maximise revenue.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Inspect industrial equipment
Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
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