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
geographic information systems specialist
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
cartography
perform surveying calculations
collect mapping data
mathematics
execute analytical mathematical calculations
compile GIS-data
apply statistical analysis techniques
create thematic maps
geological mapping
create GIS reports
geomatics
apply digital mapping
surveying
geographic information systems
use geographic information systems
geography
process collected survey data
statistics
Optional & specialised skills
prepare visual data
analyse environmental data
perform image editing
topography
collect geological data
write work-related reports
CAD software
develop geological databases
use CAD software
photogrammetry
interpret geophysical data
geodesy
operate surveying instruments
conduct land surveys
collect data using GPS
surveying methods
Other matches: aeronautical information specialist · cartographer · accounting analyst · automation engineer · water conservation technician
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.