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
economist
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
tax legislation
statistics
conduct quantitative research
mathematics
apply statistical analysis techniques
commercial law
perform scientific research
business management principles
provide cost benefit analysis reports
conduct qualitative research
scientific research methodology
analyse economic trends
economics
apply scientific methods
execute analytical mathematical calculations
Optional & specialised skills
international import export regulations
write research proposals
analyse market financial trends
write scientific papers
financial forecasting
accounting techniques
perform public relations
analyse financial performance of a company
content marketing strategy
conduct public surveys
public law
sales promotion techniques
assess risk factors
advise on economic development
financial markets
market analysis
forecast economic trends
financial analysis
develop scientific theories
civil law
develop economic policies
project management
Other matches: economic development coordinator · business economics researcher · energy trader
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.