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
bomb disposal technician
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
disarm land mine
use personal protection equipment
pyrotechnic articles legislation
assess danger in risk areas
explosives
maintain operational communications
surveillance methods
identify land mines
operate metal detection equipment
demining operations
handle surveillance equipment
manage emergency evacuation plans
perform demarcation
Optional & specialised skills
ensure compliance with types of weapons
military code
ensure public safety and security
read maps
give instructions to staff
use different communication channels
train animals for professional purposes
perform risk analysis
liaise with security authorities
operate radio equipment
comply with legal regulations
perform military operations
advise superiors on military operations
follow given instructions
provide humanitarian aid
military weaponry
Other matches: hazardous waste technician · solid waste operator · anatomical pathology technician · automotive battery technician · environmental 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.