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
embalmer
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
move bodies
maintain inventory of tools
maintain professional administration
apply health and safety standards
embalm bodies
cooperate with funeral directors
show diplomacy
work with chemicals
dress bodies
cosmetics
promote human rights
Optional & specialised skills
apply organisational techniques
prepare ceremonial locations
manage staff
provide directions to guests
assist police investigations
lift heavy weights
work ergonomically
biology
administer appointments
clean rooms
transfer coffins
advise on funeral services
liaise with local authorities
assist with funeral planning
handle chemical cleaning agents
dermasurgery techniques
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.