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
cartographer
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
draft legends
collect mapping data
compile GIS-data
geographic information systems
cartography
improve user-friendliness
apply digital mapping
create GIS reports
geography
topography
geomatics
handle geospatial technologies
mathematics
use geographic information systems
create thematic maps
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Optional & specialised skills
conduct quantitative research
perform surveying calculations
scientific research methodology
geodesy
surveying
photogrammetry
use CAD software
conduct scholarly research
assist scientific research
design customised maps
ICT system programming
surveying methods
geology
design graphics
legal research
conduct field work
desktop publishing
process collected survey data
use traditional illustration techniques
remote sensing techniques
identify customer's needs
use digital illustration techniques
perform scientific research
use software for data preservation
study aerial photos
apply desktop publishing techniques
report analysis results
collect data using GPS
operate scientific measuring equipment
archive scientific documentation
Other matches: mine surveying technician
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.