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
polygraph examiner
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assess character
use technology for forensics
manage tests
document interviews
show confidence
analyse legal evidence
conduct research interview
maintain professional administration
psychophysiology
write work-related reports
observe confidentiality
observe human behaviour
forensic intelligence
report analysis results
comply with legal regulations
Optional & specialised skills
criminal law
human physiology
investigation research methods
create criminal profiles
assist police investigations
promote human rights
present evidence
interrogate individuals
interview techniques
psychology
profile people
criminology
provide testimony in court hearings
deal with aggressive behaviour
Other matches: financial fraud examiner · coroner · credit union manager · financial auditor · hand luggage inspector
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.