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
interpret technical requirements
define technical requirements
engineering processes
engineering principles
scientific research methodology
manage engineering project
collect samples for analysis
gather experimental data
technical drawings
use technical drawing software
perform scientific research
project management
execute feasibility study
Optional & specialised skills
perform project management
CAD software
materials science
assist scientific research
physics
apply safety procedures in laboratory
laboratory techniques
run laboratory simulations
develop test procedures
industrial engineering
use non-destructive testing equipment
write manuals
conduct experiments on animals
adjust engineering designs
perform laboratory tests
use CAD software
apply advanced manufacturing
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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.