Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Graphic designer
crime journalist
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
court procedures
evaluate writings in response to feedback
use specific writing techniques
spelling
apply grammar and spelling rules
record court procedures
write to a deadline
writing techniques
participate in editorial meetings
criminal law
grammar
follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
copyright legislation
interview people
interview techniques
follow the news
consult information sources
stay up to date with social media
develop professional network
build contacts to maintain news flow
editorial standards
study topics
Optional & specialised skills
show diplomacy
manage writing administration
follow directions of on-site director
promote your writings
edit negatives
perform image editing
audio editing software
present during live broadcasts
perform video editing
pronunciation techniques
ask questions at events
edit digital moving images
provide written content
press law
desktop publishing
edit photographs
proofread text
adapt to type of media
rewrite articles
check correctness of information
law enforcement
write headlines
create online news content
multimedia systems
manage personal finances
communicate by telephone
document interviews
edit recorded sound
ICT software specifications
apply desktop publishing techniques
write captions
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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.