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
rescue centre manager
ESCO occupation · 76 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
accept own accountability
assess social service users' situation
develop contingency plans for emergencies
show intercultural awareness
social sciences
influence policy makers on social service issues
delegate activities
promote social awareness
communicate professionally with colleagues in other fields
manage emergency procedures
perform public relations
pollution prevention
advocate for others
manage budgets for social services programs
law enforcement
promote social change
legal requirements in the social sector
prevent social problems
corporate social responsibility
implement marketing strategies
business management principles
establish daily priorities
manage ethical issues within social services
deliver social services in diverse cultural communities
apply quality standards in social services
demonstrate leadership in social service cases
advocate for social service users
comply with legislation in social services
work in a multicultural environment in health care
customer service
social justice
provide safeguarding to individuals
apply organisational techniques
work within communities
maintain records of work with service users
address problems critically
communicate with social service users
build business relationships
contribute to protecting individuals from harm
pollution legislation
carry out social work research
consider economic criteria in decision making
relate empathetically
budgetary principles
adhere to organisational guidelines
undertake continuous professional development in social work
ensure public safety and security
apply decision making within social work
evaluate staff performance in social work
apply holistic approach within social services
schedule shifts
handle conflicts
analyse community needs
manage administrative systems
manage government funding
manage fundraising activities
set organisational policies
follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
promote inclusion
involve service users and carers in care planning
first response
apply change management
psychology
report on social development
evaluate social work program's impact
manage stress in organisation
listen actively
manage social crisis
manage staff
apply socially just working principles
ensure compliance with policies
review social service plan
monitor regulations in social services
build helping relationship with social service users
use person-centred planning
cooperate at inter-professional level
Optional & specialised skills
perform risk analysis
train employees
report pollution incidents
test safety strategies
recruit employees
oversee quality control
advise on safety improvements
ensure cross-department cooperation
liaise with local authorities
prepare exercise session
maintain logbooks
educate on emergency management
identify security threats
coordinate rescue missions
coordinate with other emergency services
flood remediation equipment
ensure equipment availability
ensure law application
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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.