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 manager
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 114 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
handle conflicts
develop employee retention programs
negotiate employment agreements
track key performance indicators
human resources department processes
promote gender equality in business contexts
identify necessary human resources
manage payroll
evaluate training
organise staff assessment
employment law
negotiate with employment agencies
labour legislation
outplacement
human resource management
plan medium to long term objectives
manage budgets
identify with the company's goals
develop training programmes
apply company policies
monitor company policy
coordinate operational activities
comply with legal regulations
Optional & specialised skills
interview people
handle financial transactions
teach corporate skills
analyse insurance risk
provide support in financial calculation
principles of insurance
financial products
manage stress in organisation
maintain records of financial transactions
insurance law
advertising techniques
evaluate employees
investigate social security applications
labour law
training subject expertise
personnel management
apply strategic thinking
identify policy breach
synthesise financial information
advise on organisation climate
advise on risk management
manage employee complaints
show diplomacy
promote social security programmes
work with virtual learning environments
administer appointments
types of insurance
teamwork principles
promote education course
organisational structure
ensure cross-department cooperation
calculate benefits
set inclusion policies
legal research
develop professional network
manage sub-contract labour
give constructive feedback
manage pension funds
delegate activities
organisational policies
develop financial products
conflict management
audit techniques
coordinate educational programmes
protect employee rights
tolerate stress
promote inclusion in organisations
company policies
business management principles
financial markets
corporate law
analyse financial risk
trace financial transactions
adult education
recruit employees
actuarial science
ensure information transparency
financial management
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
promote financial products
curriculum objectives
provide advice on breaches of regulation
analyse insurance needs
develop corporate training programmes
adapt instruction to labour market
handle financial disputes
advise on career
manage corporate training programmes
create solutions to problems
liaise with managers
government social security programmes
corporate social responsibility
government policy implementation
develop pension schemes
review insurance process
gather feedback from employees
provide information on study programmes
profile people
social security law
deliver online training
leadership principles
manage financial risk
set organisational policies
apply conflict management
promote human rights
manage contracts
communication
apply technical communication skills
build business relationships
monitor developments in field of expertise
obtain financial information
conduct workplace audits
present reports
monitor legislation developments
communicate with beneficiaries
maintain financial records
evaluate benefit plans
advise on conflict management
assessment processes
negotiate settlements
monitor organisation climate
types of pensions
supervise staff
coach employees
implement strategic planning
advise on government policy compliance
advise on social security benefits
project management
manage government policy implementation
respond to enquiries
establish collaborative relations
write inspection reports
consultation
discharge employees
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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.