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
columnist
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
writing techniques
develop professional network
build contacts to maintain news flow
follow the news
evaluate writings in response to feedback
write to a deadline
spelling
rhetoric
present arguments persuasively
editorial standards
grammar
study topics
apply grammar and spelling rules
participate in editorial meetings
follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
consult information sources
use specific writing techniques
copyright legislation
stay up to date with social media
Optional & specialised skills
provide written content
document interviews
desktop publishing
interview people
check correctness of information
manage personal finances
political science
write headlines
stock market
ICT software specifications
political parties
rewrite articles
write captions
promote your writings
interview techniques
economics
manage writing administration
press law
multimedia systems
ensure consistency of published articles
apply desktop publishing techniques
create online news content
proofread text
adapt to type of media
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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.