Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
anthropologist
ESCO occupation · 10 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply scientific methods
research human behaviour
participant observation
write scientific papers
scientific research methodology
perform scientific research
observe human behaviour
interview people
anthropology
study cultures
Optional & specialised skills
forensic anthropology
sociology
osteology
study human societies
archaeology
linguistics
religious studies
consult information sources
cultural history
interview techniques
work on excavation site
history
interview focus groups
advise legislators
identify archaeological finds
biology
philosophy
search historical sources in archives
politics
conduct participatory research
develop scientific theories
write research proposals
teach anthropology
Other matches: media scientist
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.