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
private chauffeur
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain vehicle appearance
tolerate sitting for long periods
control the performance of the vehicle
drive vehicles
communicate with customers
drive in urban areas
assist passengers
read maps
interpret traffic signals
focus on passengers
mechanical components of vehicles
park vehicles
perform defensive driving
ensure vehicle operability
provide private transport services
maintain personal hygiene standards
health and safety measures in transportation
follow verbal instructions
lift heavy weights
road traffic laws
passenger transport regulations
work in shifts
geographic areas
effective perception of transport environment
tend to passenger belongings
operate GPS systems
Optional & specialised skills
drive automatic car
perform services in a flexible manner
assist disabled passengers
handle delivered packages
stay alert
local geography
maintain concentration for long periods
analyse ways to reduce travel time
wash vehicles
operate radio equipment
tolerate stress
provide first aid
execute vehicle maintenance
make reservations
transportation methods
demonstrate professional attitude to clients
clean vehicle interiors
Other matches: taxi driver · hearse driver · private pilot · private detective · private chef
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.