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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S2.0 - information skills
S2.1 - conducting studies, investigations and examinations
S2.2 - documenting and recording information
S2.3 - managing information
S2.4 - processing information
S2.4.0 - processing information
S2.4.1 - gathering information from physical or electronic sources
- analyse large-scale data in healthcare
- collect biological data
- collect client fitness information
- collect customer data
- collect customer feedback on applications
- collect cyber defence data
- collect data using GPS
- collect financial data
- collect geological data
- collect growth rate information
- collect healthcare user data under supervision
- collect healthcare user's general data
- collect ICT data
- collect mapping data
- collect property financial information
- collect real-time geolocation information
- collect statistics on medical records
- collect tourist information
- compile content
- compile data for navigation publications
- compile GIS-data
- consult information sources
- consult shipping rates
- evaluate social work program's impact
- follow the news
- gather data
- gather data for forensic purposes
- gather experimental data
- gather feedback from employees
- gather information on theme of the show
- gather information to substitute parts
- gather reference materials
- gather reference materials for artwork
- gather technical information
- handle data samples
- handle touristic quantitative data
- log transmitter readings
- manage information sources
- manage mine site data
- manage nutrients
- obtain financial information
- obtain healthcare user's medical status information
- preserve documentation about creative process
- read zoo reports
- record customers' personal data
- search historical sources in archives
- synthesise information
- synthesise research publications
- tabulate survey results
- track shipments
- undertake employee screening
- use dictionaries
- use personality tests
S2.4.2 - entering and transforming information
S2.5 - measuring physical properties
S2.6 - calculating and estimating
S2.7 - analysing and evaluating information and data
S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing
S2.9 - monitoring developments in area of expertise
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

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read people

skills

information skills

processing information

gathering information from physical or electronic sources

read people

Concept overview

Description

Gather information on people by closely observing body language, registering vocal cues and asking questions.

Alternative Labels

analyse body language and appearance

perform cold reading

reading people

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

occupation specific skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)