Description
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods of tackling the situation.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 69 occupations
- Optional in 22 occupations
- Total: 91 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Oil and gas production managerOil and gas production managers coordinate and implement short and medium term oil and gas production schedules and plans, such as drilling, extraction operations and waste managem…
- ICT test analystICT test analysts evaluate computer hardware and software in the development phase to ensure that the system or product meets specific technical requirements. ICT test analysts ide…
- Paramedic in emergency responsesParamedics in emergency responses provide emergency care to sick, injured, and vulnerable persons in emergency medical situations, before and during transport to a medical facility…
- Child care social workerChild care social workers provide social services to children and their families in order to improve their social and psychological functioning. They aim to maximize family's well-…
- Software testerSoftware testers perform software tests. They may also plan and design them. They may also debug and repair software although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. T…
- Mine managerMine managers control, direct, plan and coordinate mining production activities. They have statutory responsibility for safety and are also responsible for environmental impact. Th…
- Mine geologistA Mine Geologist is a professional who specializes in the geological aspects of mining operations. They play a critical role in identifying and evaluating mineral deposits, ensurin…
- Consultant social workerConsultant social workers deliver high quality social work services by contributing to the development and improvement of social work and social care practice. They contribute to p…
- Specialist nurseSpecialist nurses promote and restore people's health, and diagnose and care within a specific branch of the nursing field. Examples of such specialist nursing jobs include but are…
- Education welfare officerEducation welfare officers address the social and psychological well-being of students. They counsel students concerning their personal issues that affect their school behaviour, p…
- Environmental mining engineerAn environmental mining engineer is a professional who specializes in mitigating the environmental impact of mining activities. This role involves implementing sustainable practice…
- Digital games testerDigital games testers review and test various genres of digital games by playing them in order to find bugs and glitches within the game's functionality or graphics. They may…
- Social work practice educatorSocial work practice educators teach, supervise and assess social work students prior, during and after they have obtained their degree. They contribute to their placement and have…
- Social work researcherSocial work researchers manage research projects aiming to investigate and provide reports on social issues. They first perform research by gathering information through interviews…
- Gerontology social workerGerontology social workers provide assistance to elderly individuals and their families helping them to cope with their biopsychosocial needs. They help connecting the elderly with…
- Drilling engineerDrilling engineers develop and supervise the drilling of gas and oil wells. They assist in the designing, testing and creation of wells and are employed on land or offshore…
- Explosives engineerExplosives engineers design drilling patterns and determine the amount of explosives required. They organise and supervise controlled blasts and report and investigate misfires. Th…
- Underground heavy equipment operatorUnderground heavy equipment operators control heavy-duty mining equipment such as cutting and loading equipment to excavate and load ore and raw mineral at underground mines. Dutie…
- Surface minerSurface miners perform a wide range of ancillary surface mining operations, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, such as pumping, dust suppression and the transport o…
- Youth offending team workerYouth offending team workers support young offenders by preventing them from reoffending, counselling them for behavioural changes, referring them to agencies that provide housing,…
- Underground minerUnderground miners perform a wide range of ancillary underground mining operations such as inspections, conveyor attendance and the transport of equipment and consumable materials …
- Process metallurgistProcess metallurgists study the characteristics of ores including copper, nickel and iron ores and the performance of various metals and alloys. Other titles The following job tit…
- ICT accessibility testerICT accessibility testers evaluate websites, software applications, systems or user interface components with regards to friendliness, operability of the navigation and visibility …
- ICT system testerICT system testers perform testing activities and some test planning activities. They may also debug and repair ICT systems and components although this mainly corresponds to desig…
- Public housing managerPublic housing managers develop strategies for the improvement of housing policy in a community, as well as providing social housing to those in need. They identify housing needs a…
- Mine development engineerMine development engineers design and coordinate mine development operations such as crosscutting, sinking, tunnelling, in-seam drivages, raising, and removing and replacing overbu…
- Mineral processing engineerMineral processing engineers develop and manage equipment and techniques to successfully process and refine valuable minerals from ore or raw mineral. Other titles The following jo…
- Rescue centre managerRescue centre managers supervise operations of a rescue centre, performing administrative duties and supervision of staff. They ensure that the centre operates according to policie…
- Clinical social workerClinical social workers provide therapy, counselling, and intervention services to clients. They treat clients with personal struggles, namely mental illness, addiction, and abuse,…
- Homelessness workerHomelessness workers provide on-the-spot assistance, counselling and advice to people who have housing problems or live on the streets. They present them with services available to…
- Data quality specialistData quality specialists review organisation's data for accuracy, recommend enhancements to record systems and data acquisition processes and assess referential and historical inte…
- ICT integration testerICT integration testers perform tests in groups of system components, units or even applications. They group them in larger aggregates and apply integration test plans on them. The…
- Hospital social workerHospital social workers provide counselling to patients and their families helping them to better cope with the illness, the emotions surrounding diagnosis, and with social and fin…
- Petroleum engineerPetroleum engineers evaluate gas and oil fields. They design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from underneath the earth's surface. They maximise the recovery of hydro…
- Crisis situation social workerCrisis situation social workers provide emergency support and assistance to persons with physical or mental disorders by addressing their distress, impairment, and instability. The…
- Ethical hackerEthical hackers perform security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols. They analyse systems for potential vuln…
- Mine planning engineerMine planning engineers design future mine layouts capable of achieving production and mine development objectives, taking into account the geological characteristics and structure…
- Community care case workerCommunity care case workers perform assessment and care management. They organise domiciliary services to support vulnerable adults who are living with physical impairment or conva…
- Nurse assistantHealthcare assistants work in teams of nurses within the occupational fields of nursing, social care, clinical care and care of people of all age-groups. Healthcare assistants assi…
- Nurse responsible for general careA nurse responsible for general care is a health care professional qualified to practise nursing both individually and in cooperation with others. Nurses responsible for general ca…
- Victim support officerVictim support officers provide assistance and counselling to people who were victim of or have witnessed crimes such as sexual assault, domestic abuse or anti-social behaviour. Th…
- Social work lecturerSocial work lecturers are professionals who exercise dual roles, on one hand they practice the academic discipline that provides social services, such as counselling, therapy or ad…
- MidwifeMidwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care, and advice during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum period, conducting births and providing care f…
- Family social workerFamily social workers provide emotional and practical help and advice to families that go through difficulties such as addictions, disabilities, sickness, imprisoned parents, marit…
- Military welfare workerMilitary welfare workers assist families in coping with the deployment in the military of a family member by supporting them through the adjustment process of leaving and returning…
- Criminal justice social workerCriminal justice social workers tackle criminal behaviour and reduce risk of reoffending by promoting and establishing programs to prevent crime within communities. They assist in …
- ICT security technicianICT security technicians propose and implement necessary security updates and measures whenever is required. They advise, support, inform and provide training and security awarenes…
- Mental health social workerMental health social workers assist and provide counselling to people with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. They focus on providing personalised support to cases and…
- Migrant social workerMigrant social workers provide advice to migrants in order to guide them through the necessary steps of integration, namely living and working in a foreign country. They explain el…
- Exploration geologistAn Exploration Geologist is a scientist who specializes in locating and assessing mineral and energy resources, such as oil, gas, metals, and gemstones. They use a combination of g…
- Surface mine plant operatorSurface mine plant operators control heavy-duty equipment such as excavators and dump trucks, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, to excavate, load and tra…
- Social work supervisorSocial work supervisors manage social work cases by investigating alleged neglect or abuse cases. They make family dynamics assessment and provide assistance to sick people or with…
- Youth workerYouth workers assist and counsel young people helping them to reach their full potential by facilitating their personal, social and educational growth. They are also involved in ma…
- Palliative care social workerPalliative care social workers provide assistance and counselling to patients with a chronic or a terminal disease and their families with the practical arrangements. They arrange …
- Employment support workerEmployment support workers provide assistance to people with difficulties to find a job and long-term unemployed people. They provide guidance in the creation CVs, searching for jo…
- GeochemistGeochemists study the characteristics and chemical elements in minerals, rocks and soils, and how they interact with hydrological systems. They coordinate the collection of samples…
- Community social workerCommunity social workers help people in disadvantage or excluded from society to change their situation and handle their integration problems. They work with communities focusing o…
- Substance misuse workerSubstance misuse workers provide assistance and counselling to people with substance abuse problems. They monitor their progress, advocate for them, and performe crisis interventio…
- Mine health and safety engineerMine health and safety engineers develop and implement systems and procedures to prevent employee injury and sickness, improve mine working conditions, reduce health and safety ris…
- Rehabilitation support workerRehabilitation support workers provide counselling to individuals dealing with birth defects or with major consequences caused by diseases, accidents, and burnouts. They help them …
- Mine production managerMine production managers coordinate and implement short and medium term mine production schedules and plans, such as drilling, blasting, ore and mineral extraction, and waste manag…
- Elderly home managerElderly home managers oversee, plan, organise and evaluate the provision of elderly care services for people who are in need of these services due to the effects of ageing.…
- Mining geotechnical engineerA Mining Geotechnical Engineer applies principles of geology, soil mechanics, and rock engineering to ensure the stability and safety of mining operations. They analyze ground cond…
- Mining assistantMining assistants perform routine duties in mining and quarrying operations. They assist the miners with maintaining equipment, with laying pipes, cables and tunnels, and with remo…
- Youth centre managerYouth centre managers plan and supervise the operations of children and youth homes which provide care and counselling services. They assess the needs for youths in the community, …
- Road transport division managerRoad transport division managers maintain control of processes relating to vehicles, staff, customers, routes, and contracts. Other titles The following job titles also refer to ro…
- Mine safety officerMine safety officers oversee health and safety systems at mining operations. They report workplace accidents, compile accident statistics, estimate risks to employee safety and hea…
- Child day care centre managerChild day care centre managers provide social services to children and their families. They supervise and support child care workers and manage the childcare facilities. Child day …
- Community development social workerCommunity development social workers support individuals, families, and groups in socially or financially deprived areas. They provide leadership and bring local people together to…
Optional for
- Quarry engineerQuarry engineers analyse which extraction methods such as excavating, drilling and blasting are most suited to extract raw materials from the ground. They develop plans before a ne…
- ICT security administratorICT security administrators plan and carry out security measures to protect information and data from unauthorised access, deliberate attack, theft and corruption. Other titles The…
- Land-based machinery operatorLand-based machinery operators operate specialised equipment and machinery for agricultural production and maintenance of landscape. Duties Land-based machinery operators typicallt…
- Colour sampling operatorColour sampling operators apply colours and finish mixes according to the defined recipes. They apply pigments, dyes or other finishing mixes. Includes people performing activities…
- Leather measuring operatorLeather measuring operators use machines to measure the surface area of leather and ensure that the machines are regularly calibrated. They note the size of leather and ensure its……
- Freight inspectorFreight inspectors determine if freight is secure and comes with the proper documentation. They inspect, manage and document freight shipments while verifying that the content comp…
- OmbudsmanOmbudsmen resolve disputes between two parties where there is a power imbalance, as an impartial mediator. They interview the parties involved and investigate the case in order to …
- Solar power plant operatorSolar power plant operators operate and maintain equipment which produce electrical energy from solar power. They monitor measuring equipment to ensure the safety of operations, an…
- Power production plant operatorPower production plant operators maintain and operate the equipment in power stations and other energy production plants. They repair faults, operate machinery directly or from a c…
- After-sales service technicianAn After-Sales Service Technician is responsible for providing technical support and service to customers who have purchased products, ensuring they function correctly and meet the…
- Airport operations officerAirport operations officers perform supervisory and administrative work monitoring operational activities on an assigned shift at a large airport. They ensure the safe take-off and…
- GeophysicistA Geophysicist is a scientist who studies the physical properties and processes of the Earth, using a variety of techniques to explore and understand its structure, composition, an…
- Database developerDatabase developers program, implement and coordinate changes to computer databases based on their expertise in database management systems. Excludes people performing managerial a…
- Quarry managerQuarry managers plan, oversee and coordinate quarry operations. They coordinate extraction, processing and transportation and ensure these processes run smoothly and according to h…
- MetallurgistMetallurgists specialise in the extraction and processing of metals such as iron, steel, zinc, copper and aluminium. They work to mold or combine both pure and mixed metals (alloys…
- Technical sales representativeA Technical Sales Representative is a specialized sales professional who focuses on selling complex technical products and services. They possess a deep understanding of the techni…
- Stevedore superintendentStevedore superintendents supervise and monitor the freight handling and longshore labor in a dockyard to maximise productivity. They manage the loading and unloading of cargo and …
- Mine electrical engineerA mine electrical engineer specializes in designing, implementing, and maintaining electrical systems within mining operations. These professionals play a vital role in ensuring th…
- Veterinary receptionistVeterinary receptionists provide reception and office/administrative support in a veterinary practice, scheduling appointments and receiving clients, sale and advice on animal rela…
- MerchandiserMerchandisers are responsible for positioning goods following standards and procedures. Duties The duties of a merchandiser typically include, but are not limited to: Planning and …
- Mine mechanical engineerMine mechanical engineers supervise the procurement, installation, removal and maintenance of mining mechanical equipment, using their knowledge of mechanical specifications. They …
- CriticCritics write reviews of literary, musical and artistic works, restaurants, movies, television programs and other themes for newspapers, journals, magazines, radio, television and …
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Last updated on February 19, 2026



