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
live chat operator
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use internet chat
characteristics of products
persuade clients with alternatives
have computer literacy
guarantee customer satisfaction
adapt to changing situations
respond to inquiries in written form
discern written communication
create solutions to problems
characteristics of services
information confidentiality
handle tasks independently
perform multiple tasks at the same time
type at speed
keep task records
process data
work with e-services available to clients
Optional & specialised skills
e-procurement
perform escalation procedure
perform data analysis
prioritise requests
exercise patience
sales argumentation
handle helpdesk problems
use communication techniques
use customer relationship management software
use communication devices
carry out active selling
e-commerce systems
utilise cross-selling
communication principles
answer incoming calls
call-centre technologies
provide customer follow-up services
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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.