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
human resources assistant
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply company policies
assess character
listen actively
observe confidentiality
support managers
write work-related reports
communicate by telephone
administer appointments
manage payroll reports
fix meetings
maintain professional administration
profile people
job market offers
use communication techniques
document interviews
identify with the company's goals
Optional & specialised skills
negotiate employment agreements
assist employee health programmes
interview people
human resource management
labour legislation
human resources department processes
employment law
coach employees
gather feedback from employees
identify necessary human resources
apply knowledge of human behaviour
recruit employees
manage employee complaints
organise training
negotiate with employment agencies
introduce new employees
disseminate messages to people
advertising techniques
manage payroll
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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.