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 affairs consultant
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
think analytically
diplomatic principles
perform political negotiation
advise on legislative acts
manage government policy implementation
government policy implementation
legislation procedure
advise on conflict management
apply diplomatic principles
maintain relationships with government agencies
protect client interests
influence legislators
Optional & specialised skills
present arguments persuasively
legal terminology
establish collaborative relations
perform public relations
government representation
build international relations
advise on public relations
monitor political conflicts
moderate in negotiations
political science
assess risk factors
legal research
liaise with politicians
rhetoric
advise on public image
conduct public surveys
facilitate official agreement
Other matches: public relations manager · public relations officer · fiscal affairs policy officer · political affairs officer · humanitarian advisor
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.