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
research engineer
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
engineering processes
perform scientific research
technical drawings
engineering principles
interpret technical requirements
use technical drawing software
manage engineering project
define technical requirements
collect samples for analysis
execute feasibility study
project management
scientific research methodology
gather experimental data
Optional & specialised skills
physics
apply advanced manufacturing
materials science
conduct experiments on animals
perform project management
perform laboratory tests
adjust engineering designs
use CAD software
apply safety procedures in laboratory
write manuals
use non-destructive testing equipment
industrial engineering
develop test procedures
CAD software
run laboratory simulations
assist scientific research
laboratory techniques
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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.