Skills by job

Updated 30 October 2026

For each job in the UK, the skills, qualities, tools and qualifications employers look for, and how to show each one on your CV with a fact.

• Administrator skills to include on your CV

  Learn which administrator skills employers look for and how to demonstrate office experience, software knowledge and qualifications on your CV.

• How to show barista skills on your CV

  Explore barista skills for your CV, with practical examples of coffee preparation, customer service and food safety, plus tips for choosing the right ones.

• Carer skills to include on your CV

  Discover carer skills employers look for in home care and care homes, with practical CV examples and advice on presenting your experience in the UK.

• How to show data analyst skills on your CV

  Learn which data analyst skills UK employers look for and how to evidence SQL, reporting and data visualisation on your CV with practical examples.

• Nurse skills to include on a registered nurse CV

  Explore nurse skills for a UK registered nurse CV, with examples of clinical practice, patient care and qualifications, plus tips for using a job advert.

• Receptionist skills to include on your CV

  Show receptionist skills on your CV with practical examples of front desk duties, telephone handling and the qualities UK employers look for.

• Social worker skills to include on your CV

  Explore social worker skills for your CV, with examples of safeguarding, assessment and case recording, plus guidance on choosing evidence for each role.

• How to show support worker skills on your CV

  Explore support worker skills employers look for, with practical CV examples covering personal care, safeguarding, record keeping and qualifications.

• How to demonstrate teacher skills on your CV

  Show teacher skills on your CV with examples of lesson planning, assessment and safeguarding, plus guidance on QTS and classroom technology.

• Teaching assistant skills for your school support CV

  Discover teaching assistant skills that schools look for, with CV examples for pupil support, safeguarding, classroom routines and UK qualifications.