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
mathematician
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
create solutions to problems
scientific research methodology
think analytically
apply scientific methods
study the relationships between quantities
algebra
mathematics
statistics
conduct quantitative research
execute analytical mathematical calculations
use logical reasoning
scientific modelling
Optional & specialised skills
perform scientific research
develop financial statistics reports
carry out statistical forecasts
prepare lesson content
create software design
use software tools for site modelling
statistical analysis system software
logic
SAS language
algorithms
develop scientific theories
set theory
write scientific papers
philosophy of mathematics
apply statistical analysis techniques
mechanical engineering
assist scientific research
instrumentation engineering
geometry
metalogic
philosophy
provide lesson materials
perform lectures
develop statistical software
computer science
Other matches: actuarial consultant
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.