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 service manager
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
office administration
implement strategic management
programme work according to incoming orders
consult with business clients
maintain professional administration
identify necessary human resources
identify clients' needs
make strategic business decisions
strategic planning
conclude business agreements
develop business plans
maintain contract administration
identify financial resources
ensure compliance with purchasing and contracting regulations
write work-related reports
manage administrative systems
manage budgets
implement strategic planning
keep personal administration
Optional & specialised skills
negotiate service with providers
communication
manage physical resources
plan facilities management policies
organisational policies
analyse staff capacity
contract law
carry out strategic research
human resources department processes
company policies
coach employees
apply system organisational policies
assist in developing practices for well being of employees
manage staff
manage contracts
apply company policies
negotiate sales contracts
facilities management in the organisation
control financial resources
communication principles
promote facilities management services
Other matches: business manager · eBusiness manager · quality services manager · operations manager · move manager
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.