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