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The skills this job asks for, and the level for each.
398 skills listed by ESCO, 246 of them essential. 398 are in our skills list and linked; we measure a match on those. ESCO gives no levels, so we ask for level 3 on an essential skill and 2 on the rest.
Occupation: ISCO-08 occupations (International Labour Organization). Skills: This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission (v1.2.1, CC BY 4.0), modified by CareersMatch.
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Showing 10 of 398, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
| Skill | Type | Necessity | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| acquire license for selling tobacco products | skill | essential | 3 |
| Adaptability | competency | essential | 3 |
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What this path asks for comes from O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0), through the official ISCO-08 to US occupation crosswalk. A competency is essential where O*NET rates it at least 3.5 of 5 in importance.
| adhere to organisational guidelines | skill | essential | 3 |
| adjust fuel prices in line with company procedures | skill | essential | 3 |
| advertise new book releases | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on audiology products | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on audiovisual equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on bicycles | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on crafts | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on delicatessen selection | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on jewellery and watches | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on maintaining optical products | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on photography | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on preparation of fruits and vegetables | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on seafood choices | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on storage of fruits and vegetables | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on types of flowers | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise customers on usage of cosmetics | skill | essential | 3 |
| advise on medical products | skill | essential | 3 |
| alcoholic beverage products | skill | essential | 3 |
| analyse data for policy decisions in trade | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply company policies | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply fashion trends to footwear and leather goods | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply health and safety standards | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply territory planning | skill | essential | 3 |
| art history | skill | essential | 3 |
| bakery products | skill | essential | 3 |
| beverage products | skill | essential | 3 |
| bicycle mechanics | skill | essential | 3 |
| build business relationships | skill | essential | 3 |
| building materials industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| calculate cost of covering | skill | essential | 3 |
| calculate value of gems | skill | essential | 3 |
| car controls | skill | essential | 3 |
| carry out sales analysis | skill | essential | 3 |
| carry out statistical forecasts | skill | essential | 3 |
| characteristics of diamonds | skill | essential | 3 |
| characteristics of precious metals | skill | essential | 3 |
| characteristics of products | skill | essential | 3 |
| characteristics of services | skill | essential | 3 |
| check quality of fruits and vegetables | skill | essential | 3 |
| clothing industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| clothing sizes | skill | essential | 3 |
| cold chain | skill | essential | 3 |
| Collaboration | competency | essential | 3 |
| commercial photography | skill | essential | 3 |
| Communication | competency | essential | 3 |
| company policies | skill | essential | 3 |
| comply with optical prescriptions | skill | essential | 3 |
| composition of bakery goods | skill | essential | 3 |
| comprehend financial business terminology | skill | essential | 3 |
| conform to alcohol regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| construction equipment related to building materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| control of expenses | skill | essential | 3 |
| coordinate orders from various suppliers | skill | essential | 3 |
| cosmetics industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| cosmetics ingredients | skill | essential | 3 |
| create flower arrangements | skill | essential | 3 |
| create solutions to problems | skill | essential | 3 |
| customer service | skill | essential | 3 |
| design indicators for food waste reduction | skill | essential | 3 |
| determine marketability of second-hand goods | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop dealership forecasts | skill | essential | 3 |
| develop food waste reduction strategies | skill | essential | 3 |
| Digital Fluency | competency | essential | 3 |
| electrical household goods market | skill | essential | 3 |
| electrical wiring plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| electronics principles | skill | essential | 3 |
| employment law | skill | essential | 3 |
| enforce alcohol drinking laws | skill | essential | 3 |
| enforce company values | skill | essential | 3 |
| enforce fuel storage regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| enforce health and safety regulations for bread products | skill | essential | 3 |
| enforce regulations of selling alcoholic beverages to minors | skill | essential | 3 |
| enforce regulations of selling tobacco to minors | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure client orientation | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure compliance with legal requirements | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure correct goods labelling | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure infrastructure accessibility | skill | essential | 3 |
| estimate cost of building materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| estimate restoration costs of antique items | skill | essential | 3 |
| estimate value of used jewellery and watches | skill | essential | 3 |
| evaluate spatial information | skill | essential | 3 |
| examine cost of antiquarian goods | skill | essential | 3 |
| exert quality control to processing food | skill | essential | 3 |
| expand store regional presence | skill | essential | 3 |
| explain features of electrical household appliances | skill | essential | 3 |
| explain quality of carpets | skill | essential | 3 |
| fabric types | skill | essential | 3 |
| features of sporting equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| fish identification and classification | skill | essential | 3 |
| footwear industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| forecast account metrics | skill | essential | 3 |
| furniture industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| handle financial overviews of the store | skill | essential | 3 |
| handle sensitive products | skill | essential | 3 |
| hardware architectures | skill | essential | 3 |
| hardware industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| hardware platforms | skill | essential | 3 |
| have computer literacy | skill | essential | 3 |
| human anatomy | skill | essential | 3 |
| ICT software specifications | skill | essential | 3 |
| identify suppliers | skill | essential | 3 |
| implement customer follow-up | skill | essential | 3 |
| implement marketing strategies | skill | essential | 3 |
| implement sales strategies | skill | essential | 3 |
| Influence | competency | essential | 3 |
| instruct customers on ammunition's usage | skill | essential | 3 |
| jewellery product categories | skill | essential | 3 |
| keep records on sales | skill | essential | 3 |
| keep up-to-date to computer trends | skill | essential | 3 |
| legal requirements for operating in the automotive retail sector | skill | essential | 3 |
| legal requirements related to ammunition | skill | essential | 3 |
| liaise with book publishers | skill | essential | 3 |
| liaise with colleagues | skill | essential | 3 |
| liaise with educational institutions | skill | essential | 3 |
| liaise with suppliers of sporting equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain customer records | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain financial records | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain inventory of meat products | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain records of clients' prescriptions | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain relationships with doctors | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain relationship with customers | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain relationship with suppliers | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintenance of ammunition | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage aftersales processes to comply with business standards | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage budgets | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage contracts | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage donated goods in second-hand shop | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage financial transactions of fuel station | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage fuel inventory | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage revenue | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage staff | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage theft prevention | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage the store image | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage volunteers | skill | essential | 3 |
| managing a business with great care | skill | essential | 3 |
| manufacture ingredients | skill | essential | 3 |
| manufacturer's instructions for audiovisual equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| manufacturer's instructions for electrical household appliances | skill | essential | 3 |
| market trends in sporting equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| materials for interior design | skill | essential | 3 |
| maximise sales revenues | skill | essential | 3 |
| measure customer feedback | skill | essential | 3 |
| meat industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| medicines for self-medication | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor compliance with EU marketing standards for vegetables | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor customer service | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor proper product handling | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor quality of confectionery products | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor shelves loading | skill | essential | 3 |
| multimedia systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| musical genres | skill | essential | 3 |
| music and video industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| negotiate buying conditions | skill | essential | 3 |
| negotiate price | skill | essential | 3 |
| negotiate sales contracts | skill | essential | 3 |
| negotiate with stakeholders | skill | essential | 3 |
| new vehicles on the market | skill | essential | 3 |
| nutrients of confectionery | skill | essential | 3 |
| obtain relevant licenses | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate audio equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate audiological equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate dealership management system | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate optical measuring equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate video equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| order customisation of orthopedic products for customers | skill | essential | 3 |
| order supplies | skill | essential | 3 |
| order vehicles | skill | essential | 3 |
| organise operations within the fuel station | skill | essential | 3 |
| organise resources for the vehicle showroom | skill | essential | 3 |
| outdoor activities | skill | essential | 3 |
| oversee delivery of fuel | skill | essential | 3 |
| oversee promotional sales prices | skill | essential | 3 |
| oversee the presentation of vehicles in dealership | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform customers’ needs analysis | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform data analysis | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform fuel reconciliation | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform market research | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform multiple tasks at the same time | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform procurement processes | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform project management | skill | essential | 3 |
| pet product industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| photography | skill | essential | 3 |
| place orders for clothing merchandise | skill | essential | 3 |
| place orders for flower products | skill | essential | 3 |
| place orders for household equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| place orders for orthopedic products | skill | essential | 3 |
| place orders for printed paper goods | skill | essential | 3 |
| place orders for textile materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| plan marketing campaigns | skill | essential | 3 |
| plan marketing strategy | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare fuel station reports | skill | essential | 3 |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | competency | essential | 3 |
| produce sales reports | skill | essential | 3 |
| product comprehension | skill | essential | 3 |
| promote animal welfare | skill | essential | 3 |
| properties of textile materials | skill | essential | 3 |
| prospect new customers | skill | essential | 3 |
| provide customer follow-up services | skill | essential | 3 |
| provide information on trade-in options | skill | essential | 3 |
| provide information related to antique items | skill | essential | 3 |
| provide information to customers on tobacco products | skill | essential | 3 |
| publishing industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| purchase fruits and vegetables | skill | essential | 3 |
| read hallmarks | skill | essential | 3 |
| recommend newspapers to customers | skill | essential | 3 |
| recommend orthopedic goods to customers depending on their condition | skill | essential | 3 |
| recommend telecommunication equipment to customers | skill | essential | 3 |
| recruit employees | skill | essential | 3 |
| register pets | skill | essential | 3 |
| relationship marketing | skill | essential | 3 |
| research market prices for antiques | skill | essential | 3 |
| sales activities | skill | essential | 3 |
| Self Management | competency | essential | 3 |
| sell antiquarian products | skill | essential | 3 |
| sell bicycles | skill | essential | 3 |
| sell furniture | skill | essential | 3 |
| sell household goods | skill | essential | 3 |
| sell software maintenance contracts | skill | essential | 3 |
| sell software personal training | skill | essential | 3 |
| sell software products | skill | essential | 3 |
| set commercial strategies in vehicle showroom | skill | essential | 3 |
| set sales goals | skill | essential | 3 |
| set sales promotions | skill | essential | 3 |
| set up pricing strategies | skill | essential | 3 |
| stay up-to-date with latest book releases | skill | essential | 3 |
| stay up-to-date with music and video releases | skill | essential | 3 |
| study sales levels of products | skill | essential | 3 |
| supervise employees on operating fuel pumps | skill | essential | 3 |
| supervise merchandise displays | skill | essential | 3 |
| supervise sales activities | skill | essential | 3 |
| telecommunication industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| textile industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| tobacco brands | skill | essential | 3 |
| toys and games industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| toys and games safety recommendations | skill | essential | 3 |
| train employees | skill | essential | 3 |
| train staff to reduce food waste | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of ammunition | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of audiological equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of fuels | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of literature genres | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of orthopedic supplies | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of vehicles | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of watches | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of written press | skill | essential | 3 |
| use customer relationship management software | skill | essential | 3 |
| use different communication channels | skill | essential | 3 |
| use IT systems for commercial purposes | skill | essential | 3 |
| wall and floor coverings industry | skill | essential | 3 |
| accounting | skill | desirable | 2 |
| accounting techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| acoustics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| adapt to changing situations | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise clients on interior design options | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on appropriate pet care | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on audiovisual equipment installation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on books selection | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on building materials | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on financing options for vehicles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on food and drinks pairing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on leather footwear maintenance | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on optical instruments maintenance | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on power requirements of products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on preparation of meat products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on purchasing furniture appliances | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on storage of meat products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on the preparation of beverages | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on type of computer equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on usage of vehicles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise customers on using confectionary products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise on care products for pets | skill | desirable | 2 |
| advise on vehicle characteristics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| allergic cosmetics reactions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| analyse consumer buying trends | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply business acumen | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply conflict management | skill | desirable | 2 |
| apply strategic thinking | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assess supplier risks | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assist customers in selecting music and video recordings | skill | desirable | 2 |
| auction characteristics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| belay techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| beverages production process | skill | desirable | 2 |
| calculate fuel sales from pumps | skill | desirable | 2 |
| camping gear | skill | desirable | 2 |
| car cleaning procedures | skill | desirable | 2 |
| clothing and footwear products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| coach team on visual merchandising | skill | desirable | 2 |
| communication principles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| competition law | skill | desirable | 2 |
| complete administration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| conduct jewellery market research | skill | desirable | 2 |
| conduct research on food waste prevention | skill | desirable | 2 |
| consumer goods industry | skill | desirable | 2 |
| consumer protection | skill | desirable | 2 |
| convert different audiovisual formats | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cosmetics | skill | desirable | 2 |
| crafting | skill | desirable | 2 |
| craft ornamental plastering | skill | desirable | 2 |
| craftsmanship | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cyber security | skill | desirable | 2 |
| define brand identity | skill | desirable | 2 |
| deliver a sales pitch | skill | desirable | 2 |
| determine shreds sizes percentage in cigarettes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop new bakery products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| develop new confectionery products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| direct the preparation of food | skill | desirable | 2 |
| edit recorded sound | skill | desirable | 2 |
| electric bicycles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure compliance with types of weapons | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure compliance with warranty contracts | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure conformance to jewel design specifications | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure stock storage safety | skill | desirable | 2 |
| ensure store security | skill | desirable | 2 |
| estimate budget for interior design plans | skill | desirable | 2 |
| estimate cost of jewellery and watches' maintenance | skill | desirable | 2 |
| evaluate employees | skill | desirable | 2 |
| examine merchandise | skill | desirable | 2 |
| execute marketing plan | skill | desirable | 2 |
| fish varieties | skill | desirable | 2 |
| follow trends in sporting equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| food waste monitoring systems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| fuel distribution systems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| general medicine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| general principles of food law | skill | desirable | 2 |
| geographical routes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| handle delivery of furniture goods | skill | desirable | 2 |
| handle jewellery and watches insurance claims | skill | desirable | 2 |
| handle knives for meat processing activities | skill | desirable | 2 |
| health, safety and hygiene legislation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| improve business processes | skill | desirable | 2 |
| international business | skill | desirable | 2 |
| keep up with trends | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain audiovisual equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain catalogues of antiquarian goods | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain photographic equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain professional administration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain store cleanliness | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage administrative systems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage health and safety standards | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage inventory | skill | desirable | 2 |
| match food with wine | skill | desirable | 2 |
| measure interior space | skill | desirable | 2 |
| meet deadlines | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor check-out point | skill | desirable | 2 |
| monitor packaging operations | skill | desirable | 2 |
| motivate staff to reach sales targets | skill | desirable | 2 |
| negotiate with key stakeholders in the automotive retail sector | skill | desirable | 2 |
| offer cosmetic beauty advice | skill | desirable | 2 |
| office administration | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate cash register | skill | desirable | 2 |
| order inventories of car care supplies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| order optical supplies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| order supplies for audiology services | skill | desirable | 2 |
| organise employees' work in the service station | skill | desirable | 2 |
| organise product display | skill | desirable | 2 |
| participate in governmental tenders | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform clerical duties | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform repairs on bicycles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform video editing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| photographic lenses | skill | desirable | 2 |
| photographic processing techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| place orders for bakery ingredients | skill | desirable | 2 |
| place orders for computer products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| portfolio management in textile manufacturing | skill | desirable | 2 |
| pose questions referring to documents | skill | desirable | 2 |
| post-process meat | skill | desirable | 2 |
| post-process of fish | skill | desirable | 2 |
| post-process of food | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare meat for sale | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare warranty documents for audiology equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| process medical insurance claims | skill | desirable | 2 |
| process orders from online shop | skill | desirable | 2 |
| protection from natural elements | skill | desirable | 2 |
| recommend books to customers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| recommend cosmetics to customers | skill | desirable | 2 |
| repair equipment on site | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sell ammunition | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sell audiovisual equipment | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sell books | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sell confectionery products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sell fish and seafood | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sell hardware | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sell optical products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sell products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sell weapons | skill | desirable | 2 |
| show diplomacy | skill | desirable | 2 |
| skateboard | skill | desirable | 2 |
| sommelier activities | skill | desirable | 2 |
| speak different languages | skill | desirable | 2 |
| store products | skill | desirable | 2 |
| study craft trends | skill | desirable | 2 |
| supervise brand management | skill | desirable | 2 |
| teamwork principles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of audiovisual formats | skill | desirable | 2 |
| types of toilets | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use communication techniques | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use content management system software | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use internet to increase sales | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use resource-efficient technologies in hospitality | skill | desirable | 2 |
| wash gutted fish | skill | desirable | 2 |
| write work-related reports | skill | desirable | 2 |