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
geographer
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 26 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
find trends in geographic data
scientific modelling
perform scientific research
collect data using GPS
geography
geographic information systems
use geographic information systems
apply scientific methods
apply statistical analysis techniques
scientific research methodology
conduct public surveys
statistics
Optional & specialised skills
interview focus groups
cartography
provide technical expertise
ecology
study aerial photos
analyse environmental data
surveying
environmental legislation
geology
conduct field work
teach geography
apply digital mapping
design graphics
write research proposals
create GIS reports
write scientific papers
urban planning
climatology
photogrammetry
develop scientific theories
collect mapping data
remote sensing techniques
study radar images
create thematic maps
design customised maps
operate remote sensing equipment
Other matches: geographic information systems specialist · geography teacher secondary school · architect · chief marketing officer · cartographer
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.