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
cartography
geomatics
use geographic information systems
create thematic maps
mathematics
compile GIS-data
draft legends
topography
geographic information systems
collect mapping data
execute analytical mathematical calculations
handle geospatial technologies
improve user-friendliness
geography
apply digital mapping
create GIS reports
Optional & specialised skills
collect data using GPS
desktop publishing
conduct quantitative research
photogrammetry
legal research
apply desktop publishing techniques
report analysis results
study aerial photos
perform surveying calculations
use digital illustration techniques
ICT system programming
use software for data preservation
surveying methods
design customised maps
conduct field work
identify customer's needs
perform scientific research
geodesy
assist scientific research
remote sensing techniques
archive scientific documentation
surveying
scientific research methodology
design graphics
operate scientific measuring equipment
use CAD software
process collected survey data
use traditional illustration techniques
geology
conduct scholarly research
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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.