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
conduct quantitative research
commercial law
execute analytical mathematical calculations
provide cost benefit analysis reports
scientific research methodology
apply scientific methods
analyse economic trends
tax legislation
apply statistical analysis techniques
perform scientific research
economics
conduct qualitative research
statistics
business management principles
mathematics
Optional & specialised skills
assess risk factors
financial markets
international import export regulations
develop economic policies
perform public relations
write research proposals
sales promotion techniques
market analysis
analyse financial performance of a company
conduct public surveys
project management
content marketing strategy
write scientific papers
advise on economic development
financial analysis
analyse market financial trends
develop scientific theories
financial forecasting
forecast economic trends
public law
accounting techniques
civil law
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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.