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
computer-aided design operator
ESCO occupation · 49 essential, 35 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
Python (computer programming)
Visual Studio .NET
OpenEdge Advanced Business Language
Haskell
design process
SAP R3
Perl
use CAM software
Java (computer programming)
Pascal (computer programming)
CoffeeScript
COBOL
use CAD software
TypeScript
Groovy
Assembly (computer programming)
ML (computer programming)
computer programming
APL
design principles
C#
C++
geometry
trigonometry
CAD software
ASP.NET
Common Lisp
Swift (computer programming)
Smalltalk (computer programming)
use automatic programming
MATLAB
Prolog (computer programming)
ABAP
JavaScript
R
create AutoCAD drawings
SAS language
Ruby (computer programming)
AJAX
PHP
VBScript
Scratch (computer programming)
Lisp
Scala
develop design concept
Erlang
Microsoft Visual C++
graphic design
Objective-C
Optional & specialised skills
create solutions to problems
design automation components
mathematics
design engineering components
collaborate with engineers
create architectural sketches
adapt to new design materials
attend design meetings
imitation jewellery
adjust engineering designs
material mechanics
use communication techniques
develop product design
industrial software
industrial design
design drawings
customise drafts
documentation types
apply technical communication skills
develop jewellery designs
woodworking processes
jewellery processes
attend to detail regarding jewellery creation
CAE software
design circuits using CAD
metalworking
automation technology
develop design plans
provide technical documentation
manufacturing of jewellery
use CAE software
apply organisational techniques
use microsoft office
think analytically
use specialised design software
Other matches: clothing CAD technician · drafter · interior architect · engraving machine operator · textile process controller
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.