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
linguist
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
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perform scientific research
phonetics
grammar
scientific research methodology
apply scientific methods
linguistics
semantics
write scientific papers
speak different languages
study acquisition of language
Optional & specialised skills
history of literature
forensic linguistics
cooperate in linguistic process steps
pronunciation techniques
manage ICT semantic integration
teach languages
conduct public surveys
develop technical glossaries
journalism
conduct field work
improve translated texts
write research proposals
anthropology
interview focus groups
computer science
cultural history
postediting
theoretical lexicography
history
use consulting techniques
computer engineering
develop terminology databases
develop scientific theories
practical lexicography
terminology
apply teaching strategies
literature
translate language concepts
Other matches: lawyer linguist · linguistics lecturer · lexicographer · anthropologist · language engineer
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.