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
coastguard watch officer
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
develop contingency plans for emergencies
apply first response
assist in maritime rescue operations
identify security threats
advise on safety improvements
perform risk analysis
coordinate rescue missions
estimate damage
first response
read maps
supervise crew
ensure law application
write work-related reports
Optional & specialised skills
pollution prevention
evacuate people from flooded areas
maintain operational communications
law enforcement
assist in ship maintenance
dispose waste
flood remediation equipment
provide advice on breaches of regulation
treat flood damage
identify risk of flooding
operate an emergency communication system
develop flood remediation strategies
perform search and rescue missions
maintain ship logs
pollution legislation
operate radio equipment
undertake inspections
influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships
check official documents
use different communication channels
patrol areas
report pollution incidents
Prevent sea pollution
Other matches: deck officer · co-pilot · watches and jewellery distribution manager · wholesale merchant in watches and jewellery · import export manager in watches and jewellery
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.