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
civil service administrative officer
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure information transparency
keep task records
archive documentation related to the work
respond to enquiries
bookkeeping regulations
public finance
legislation procedure
use different communication channels
liaise with politicians
supervise daily information operations
manage administrative systems
Optional & specialised skills
coordinate events
liaise with local authorities
maintain relationships with government agencies
audit techniques
write meeting reports
inspect government incomes
order supplies
manage accounts
handle financial transactions
office software
budgetary principles
manage budgets
use microsoft office
ensure compliance with policies
inspect government expenditures
fix meetings
conduct workplace audits
manage staff
recruit employees
Other matches: social security officer · defence administration officer · civil engineering technician · civil enforcement officer · civil registrar
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.