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
business economics researcher
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply scientific methods
financial markets
analyse market financial trends
analyse economic trends
advise on economic development
business management principles
work in an economically efficient manner
forecast economic trends
economics
conduct quantitative research
apply statistical analysis techniques
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Optional & specialised skills
conduct qualitative research
commercial law
monitor national economy
write research proposals
write scientific papers
statistics
consider economic criteria in decision making
assess risk factors
mathematics
analyse financial performance of a company
provide cost benefit analysis reports
financial forecasting
financial analysis
Other matches: business journalist · business studies and economics teacher secondary school · economist · economic adviser · economic policy officer
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.