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
customs and excise officer
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
international import export regulations
coordinate import transportation activities
handle surveillance equipment
international taxation of transfer prices
import export regulations of dangerous chemicals
calculate tax
undertake inspections
tax legislation
control trade commercial documentation
manage import export licenses
illegal substances
Optional & specialised skills
provide advice to clients in terms of import restrictions
conduct research interview
provide advice to clients in terms of export restrictions
handle dangerous goods
regulations for international transportation
process payments
handle conflicts
comply with legal regulations
prepare documentation for international shipping
train animals for professional purposes
give instructions to staff
maintain operational communications
write work-related reports
select items for auction
respond to enquiries
use different communication channels
present evidence
patrol areas
check official documents
Other matches: customs officer · immigration officer · tax inspector · customer service representative · licensing officer
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.