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
public administration manager
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage budgets
government policy implementation
plan medium to long term objectives
ensure cross-department cooperation
maintain relationships with government agencies
develop work plans to solve problems
supervise staff
manage work
manage government policy implementation
liaise with local authorities
liaise with politicians
create solutions to problems
plan teamwork
provide leadership
legislation procedure
manage staff
budgetary principles
estimate duration of work
Optional & specialised skills
write meeting reports
public law
analyse problems for opportunities
accounting techniques
keep task records
public finance
write situation reports
perform project management
manage accounts
coordinate events
ensure information transparency
fix meetings
recruit employees
perform resource planning
develop professional network
offer assistance to national citizens
conduct public presentations
project management principles
apply strategic thinking
Other matches: public finance accountant · publications coordinator · defence administration officer · public relations manager · court administrator
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.