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
department manager
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 67 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
liaise with managers
corporate social responsibility
company policies
create a financial plan
assume responsibility for the management of a business
follow company standards
exercise stewardship
abide by business ethical code of conducts
report on overall management of a business
strategic planning
get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
strive for company growth
ensure lawful business operations
conclude business agreements
plan health and safety procedures
manage staff
Optional & specialised skills
prospect new regional contracts
execute marketing plan
analyse business processes
human resource management
supply chain management
develop professional network
align efforts towards business development
build business relationships
marketing principles
manage office facility systems
corporate law
banking activities
analyse market financial trends
financial forecasting
shape corporate culture
plan medium to long term objectives
manage contracts
keep updated on the political landscape
international trade
oversee quality control
control financial resources
market entry planning
business loans
integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
manage financial risk
create a financial report
cost management
subsidiary operations
speak different languages
develop organisational policies
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
project management
create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
describe the financial situation of a region
financial jurisdiction
hire new personnel
prepare financial statements
follow the statutory obligations
apply business acumen
make strategic business decisions
analyse business objectives
synthesise financial information
develop an organisational structure
track key performance indicators
maintain relationship with customers
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
marketing management
share good practices across subsidiaries
business process modelling
develop company strategies
negotiate with stakeholders
analyse financial risk
manage budgets
analyse business plans
interact with the board of directors
develop revenue generation strategies
delegate activities
financial statements
accounting
shape organisational teams based on competencies
business law
financial management
business management principles
impart business plans to collaborators
establish communication with foreign cultures
liaise with local authorities
show an exemplary leading role in an organisation
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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.