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 manager
ESCO occupation · 35 essential, 49 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
exercise stewardship
make strategic business decisions
control financial resources
create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
financial forecasting
create a financial plan
assume responsibility for the management of a business
develop company strategies
follow company standards
cost management
analyse business objectives
analyse business processes
conclude business agreements
business management principles
plan medium to long term objectives
company policies
apply business acumen
track key performance indicators
build business relationships
manage staff
get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
hire new personnel
plan health and safety procedures
corporate social responsibility
abide by business ethical code of conducts
develop business plans
develop an organisational structure
liaise with managers
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
business law
strive for company growth
strategic planning
develop revenue generation strategies
negotiate with stakeholders
ensure lawful business operations
Optional & specialised skills
report on overall management of a business
develop organisational policies
international trade
manage contracts
analyse financial risk
integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
speak different languages
follow the statutory obligations
establish communication with foreign cultures
maintain relationship with customers
impart business plans to collaborators
financial statements
marketing management
execute marketing plan
analyse market financial trends
oversee quality control
subsidiary operations
keep updated on the political landscape
human resource management
share good practices across subsidiaries
banking activities
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
business process modelling
marketing principles
corporate law
show an exemplary leading role in an organisation
create a financial report
interact with the board of directors
describe the financial situation of a region
shape organisational teams based on competencies
manage office facility systems
delegate activities
align efforts towards business development
develop professional network
synthesise financial information
prepare financial statements
financial management
business loans
liaise with local authorities
manage budgets
accounting
market entry planning
manage financial risk
prospect new regional contracts
supply chain management
analyse business plans
financial jurisdiction
project management
shape corporate culture
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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.