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
localiser
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
improve translated texts
provide written content
translate texts
spelling
develop a translation strategy
apply grammar and spelling rules
revise translation works
proofread text
comprehend the material to be translated
grammar
postediting
preserve original text
translate tags
consult information sources
review translation works
update language skills
translate language concepts
adapt text culturally
use localisation tools
master language rules
Optional & specialised skills
use dictionaries
content marketing strategy
unseen translation
develop the product catalogue
analyse text before translation
use translation memory software
literature
attend gaming tests
semantics
analyse cultural trends
study cultures
perform product testing
adapt developed game to the market
read pre-drafted texts
observe confidentiality
employ assessment techniques to anticipate translation efforts
evaluate translation technologies
speak different languages
communicate with local residents
anthropology
use computer-aided translation
develop terminology databases
liaise with advertising agencies
terminology
employ translation techniques
transcreation
types of literature genres
contextualise artistic work
linguistics
follow translation quality standards
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.