Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 24 of 100

Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.

Items 2,301–2,400 of 9,995

  1. Provide project information on exhibitions

    Provide information on the preparation, execution and evaluation of exhibitions and other artistic projects.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  2. Quote prices

    Refer to prices for the client by researching and estimating fare rates.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  3. Read manuscripts

    Read incomplete or complete manuscripts from new or experienced authors.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  4. Remove dust

    Remove dust from furniture, blinds and windowsills using specialised dust cloths or hand-cleaning items.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  5. Respect cultural differences in the field of exhibition

    Respect cultural differences when creating artistic concepts and exhibitions.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  6. Restock toilet facilities' supplies

    Make sure that toilet supplies such as soap and toilet paper are always available for customer use.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  7. Revise legal documents

    Read and interpret legal documents and proofs about happenings in relation with the legal case.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  8. Select illustration styles

    Select the appropriate style, medium, and techniques of illustration in line with the needs of the project and client's requests.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  9. Support implementation of quality management systems

    Advocate the introduction of new business processes to help achieve quality standards, such as the improvement of the organisational structure or the development of new procedures…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  10. Tend metal sawing machine

    Tend sawing machine designed for metal cutting processes, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  11. Vacuum surfaces

    Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and small particles from floors, drapes, carpets or furniture.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  12. Answer incoming calls

    Respond to customers' inquiries and provide customers with appropriate information.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  13. Assist emergency services

    Assist and cooperate with the police and emergency services when needed.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  14. Cast jewellery metal

    Heat and melt jewellery materials; pour in moulds to cast jewellery models.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  15. Climb trees

    Ascend and descend from trees in a safely manner.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  16. Collect mapping data

    Collect and conserve mapping resources and mapping data.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  17. Contribute to the safeguarding of children

    Understand, apply and follow safeguarding principles, engage professionally with children and work within the boundaries of personal responsibilities.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  18. Control minor maintenance

    Follow up on the maintenance and repairs to be carried out.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  19. Coordinate environmental efforts

    Organise and integrate all environmental efforts of the company, including pollution control, recycling, waste management, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  20. Examine mortgage loan documents

    Examine documents from mortgage borrowers or from financial institutions, such as banks or credit unions, relating to a loan secured on a property in order to examine the payment…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  21. Extract materials from furnace

    Remove materials from the furnace using a crane, a conveyor, by tilting the furnace, or using other methods.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  22. Handle cash flow

    Handle the movement of money into or out of a business, project, or financial product.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  23. Interpret medical images

    Analyse medical images in order to diagnose illnesses and injuries.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  24. Investigate contamination

    Perform tests to investigate the properties of contamination in an area, or on surfaces and materials, in order to identify the cause, its nature, and the extent of the risk and…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  25. Investigate mine accidents

    Conduct investigation of mining accidents; identify unsafe working conditions and develop measures for improvement.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  26. Liaise with industrial professionals

    Establish relationships with engineers and other industrial professionals.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  27. Maintain edged hand tools

    Identify and repair defects in a hand tool handle or shaft.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  28. Maintain facility security systems

    Ensure that proper and functional security systems are in place, including alarm systems, fire alarms, sprinklers and emergency exits.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  29. Maintain forestry equipment

    Check forestry equipment to make sure that it is in working order.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  30. Maintain plant health

    Manage and support overall plant health.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  31. Manage office facility systems

    Keep management and service ability of the various office systems needed for the smooth and daily operation of the office facilities such as internal communication systems…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  32. Negotiate with employment agencies

    Establish arrangements with employment agencies to organise recruiting activities.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  33. Operate a ceramics kiln

    Manage the temperature of a kiln to achieve the expected results according to the type of clay such as biscuit stoneware or porcelain.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  34. Operate recycling processing equipment

    Operate recycling processing equipment such as granulators, crushers and balers; process and sort materials to be recycled.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  35. Operate sound live

    Operate sound system and audio devices during rehearsals or in a live situation.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  36. Operate steam turbine

    Operate equipment which uses thermal energy, extracted from pressurised steam, to generate rotary motion.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  37. Oversee stock quality control

    Check overall product quality prior to shipment.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  38. Perform diagnostic testing for allergies

    Perform diagnostic testing for allergies to drugs, vaccines, or other substances used in medicinal treatment.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  39. Perform pre-assembly quality checks

    Inspect product parts for faults or damages, using testing equipment if necessary, and check that the received lot is complete before assembling the finished products.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  40. Place temporary road signage

    Place temporary traffic signs, lights and barriers to alert road users of activities on the road.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  41. Preserve samples

    Preserve collected and labelled samples of raw materials and other food products.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  42. Protect employee rights

    Assess and handle situations in which the rights set by legislation and corporate policy for employees may be breached and take the appropriate actions in order to protect the…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  43. Regulate the flow of substances in pipelines

    Control of the flow of substances such as gases, chemicals, oils, and other materials transported via pipelines and pump stations.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  44. Shape corporate culture

    Observe and define the elements in the corporate culture of a company in order to reinforce, integrate and shape further the codes, values, beliefs and behaviours aligned with the…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  45. Smooth glass edges

    Use automated abrasive belts to smooth or shape glass edges.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  46. Study cultures

    Study and internalise a culture that is not your own to truly understand its traditions, rules, and workings.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  47. Support social service users at the end of life

    Support individuals to prepare for the end of life and to plan the care and support they wish to receive through the process of dying, providing care and support as death…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  48. Tend textile dyeing machines

    Operate textile dyeing machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  49. Test paper production samples

    Acquire test samples at various stages of the paper deinking and paper recycling process.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  50. Use rope access techniques

    Apply ropework to work in elevated position.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  51. Use solvents

    Clean products or surfaces by using solvents to dissolve or extract other unnecessary substances.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  52. Work closely with news teams

    Work closely with news teams, photographers and editors.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  53. Analyse legal enforceability

    Examine the client's present situation, ideas and wishes under a legal perspective to assess their legal justification or enforceability.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  54. Anticipate installation maintenance

    Prepare resources and activities to execute installation maintenance, according to budget needs.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  55. Buy groceries

    Purchase ingredients, products and tools that are necessary for daily housekeeping activities.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  56. Carry out auditions

    Hold auditions and assess and select candidates for roles in the productions.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  57. Carry out pressure washing activities

    Use high pressure equipment in order to clean areas, surfaces and materials.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  58. Carry out repair of vehicles

    Provide repair for vehicles and routine level checks, such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters, repair engine failures…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  59. Carry out training in environmental matters

    Perform staff training and ensure all members of the workforce understand how they can contribute to improved environmental performance.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  60. Communicate about youth's well-being

    Communicate about youth's behaviour and welfare with parents, schools and other people in charge of the youth's upbringing and education.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  61. Connect equipment to wellheads

    Install equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  62. Covert slivers into thread

    Convert slivers into yarns or threads by combing processes converting drafting card sliver to combed sliver.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  63. Create choreographic material

    Create movements, choreographic sequences or sections, and links in between them.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  64. Develop textile colouring recipes

    Developing recipes for dyeing and printing processes of textiles.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  65. Do cloud refactoring

    Optimise application to best use cloud services and features, migrate existing application code to run on cloud infrastructure.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  66. Handle financial overviews of the store

    Monitor the financial situation, analyse the store's sales figures.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  67. Inspect compliance with hazardous waste regulations

    Inspect an organisation's or facility's strategies which deal with the management of hazardous waste in order to ensure that their actions are compliant with relevant legislation…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  68. Inspect government expenditures

    Inspect the financial procedures of a government organisation which deals with budget and resource allocation and spending to ensure that no faults are being made and no…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  69. Inspect vessel

    Inspect vessels to ensure their effective and safe operation.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  70. Keep updated on innovations in various business fields

    Be informed and acquainted with innovations and trends in different industrial and business fields for application in business development.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  71. Maintain control systems for automated equipment

    Check, maintain and repair electrical and electronic elements.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  72. Maintain electrical engines

    Understanding of electrical circuits and being able to repair.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  73. Maintain safety systems

    Perform activities for the maintenance of fire fighting and related safety systems.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  74. Manage corporate bank accounts

    Have an overview of the bank accounts of the company, their different purposes, and manage them accordingly while keeping an eye on their balance, interest rates, and charges.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  75. Manage student admissions

    Assess students’ applications and manage correspondence with them concerning their admission, or rejection, pursuant to the regulations of the school, university or other…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  76. Manage tender processes

    Organise the process of writing and designing proposals or bids for tenders.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  77. Negotiate in legal cases

    Negotiate on the client's behalf during the treatment of a legal case in order to obtain the most beneficial outcome for the client, and to ensure that all decisions are compliant…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  78. Operate rust proofing spray gun

    Operate a semi-automatic or handheld spray gun designed to provide the surface of a workpiece with a permanent, corrosion-protective finishing coat, safely and according to…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  79. Paint sets

    Painting set constructions and stage props.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  80. Perform smart grid feasibility study

    Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of a smart grid within the project.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  81. Pour concrete

    Pour concrete into a form from a mixer truck chute, hopper or hose.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  82. Provide humanitarian aid

    Provide first-hand aid in dangerous or critical areas to the civilian population, such as handing out food and water, medical resources, setting up aid facilities, evacuation…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  83. Review drafts

    Proofread and give feedback to technical drawings or drafts.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  84. Screed concrete

    Smooth the surface of freshly poured concrete using a screed.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  85. Shape organisational teams based on competencies

    Study the profiles of collaborators and decide the best place for directors and collaborators following an strategic mindset and serving to the goals of the company.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  86. Survey sites for pipeline installation

    Perform surveys of different kinds of sites, such as inland or maritime site, for the planning and construction of pipeline infrastructure.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  87. Understand the architecture of a live performance

    Identify the choreographic structure of a live performance work.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  88. Use digital illustration techniques

    Create drawings using digital illustration programmes and techniques.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  89. Use painting equipment

    Use brushes, rollers, spray guns and other painting equipment in accordance with the work.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  90. Use software for data preservation

    Utilise specialised applications and software to collect and preserve digital information.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  91. 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

  92. Analyse your fight discipline expertise

    Describe experience in your discipline and within an artistic environment.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  93. Apply foreign languages in hospitality

    Use the mastery of foreign languages orally or written in the hospitality sector in order to communicate with colleagues, customers or guests.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  94. Apply gaming psychology

    Employ human psychology principles for gaming development strategies in order to create appealing games.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  95. Assist in loan applications

    Assist clients with filling out and managing their applications for loans by providing them with practical assistance, such as provision of relevant documentation and instruction…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  96. Control production flow remotely

    Control remotely the flow of production from the start-up operations to the shutdown of the equipments and systems, using the control panel.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  97. Cook vegetable products

    Prepare dishes based on vegetables in combination with other ingredients if necessary.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  98. Create script for artistic production

    Develop a script describing the scenes, actions, equipment, content and realisation means for a play, film or broadcast.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  99. Determine footwear warehouse layout

    Select the suitable warehouse layouts according to the specific conditions of the footwear company.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  100. Develop classification systems

    Organise archive or business records; develop classification systems to facilitate access to all information.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

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