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
chemical plant manager
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform data analysis
optimise financial performance
analyse goal progress
forecast organisational risks
plan health and safety procedures
follow company standards
strive for company growth
cope with manufacturing deadlines pressure
manage staff
disaggregate the production plan
oversee production requirements
provide cost benefit analysis reports
schedule production
liaise with managers
communicate production plan
manage health and safety standards
assess environmental impact
manage budgets
oversee quality control
manufacturing processes
meet deadlines
improve business processes
manage supplies
develop manufacturing policies
define manufacturing quality criteria
risk management
create manufacturing guidelines
investment analysis
adhere to organisational guidelines
control production
Optional & specialised skills
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
plan shifts of employees
negotiate with stakeholders
agricultural chemicals
ensure equipment maintenance
procure mechanical machinery
synthetic materials
identify energy needs
liaise with quality assurance
supply chain management
manage chemical processes inspection
perform market research
maintain relationship with customers
manage emergency procedures
provide training
negotiate supplier arrangements
recruit employees
adhesives
analyse production processes for improvement
manage company transport strategy
basic chemicals
manage distribution channels
chemical processes
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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.