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
secretary general
ESCO occupation · 10 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
budgetary principles
apply conflict management
conduct financial audits
perform project management
represent the organisation
project management principles
bookkeeping regulations
delegate activities
manage staff
audit techniques
Optional & specialised skills
legislation procedure
implement strategic management
build international relations
build community relations
manage government policy implementation
think analytically
manage budgets
develop international cooperation strategies
government policy implementation
establish collaborative relations
manage administrative systems
public finance
prepare presentation material
advise on legislative acts
liaise with local authorities
Other matches: investment clerk · secretary · secretary of state · legal administrative assistant · veterinary receptionist
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.