Description
Be discreet and don’t draw attention.
Alternative labels
comport oneself discreetly
acting discreetly
behave discreetly
perform discreetly
conduct oneself discreetly
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Act discreetly is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Civil registrar: Civil registrars collect and record acts of birth, marriage, civil partnership and death.
Crisis helpline operator: Crisis helpline operators provide advice and support to distraught callers via the telephone. They have to deal with a diverse range of issues such as abuse, depression and financial problems. Helpline operators maintain records of the phone calls according to regulations and privacy policies.
Extra: Extras perform actions in the background or in crowds during filming. They do not contribute to the plot directly but they are important to create a certain atmosphere.
Optional skill
Act discreetly is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Social worker: Social workers are practice-based professionals who promote social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. They interact with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities in order to provide various forms of therapy and counselling, group work, and community work. Social workers guide people to use services to claim benefits, access community resources, find jobs and training, obtain legal advice or deal with other local authority departments.
References
- Act discreetly – ESCO
