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 of state
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
implement strategic management
conduct financial audits
liaise with local authorities
advise on legislative acts
present legislation proposition
perform political negotiation
prepare legislation proposition
audit techniques
advise legislators
analyse legislation
legislation procedure
budgetary principles
Optional & specialised skills
government policy implementation
perform project management
manage government policy implementation
ensure cross-department cooperation
present reports
government representation
write meeting reports
represent the organisation
apply conflict management
public finance
constitutional law
delegate activities
project management principles
manage budgets
advise on public finance
manage administrative systems
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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.