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
sergeant
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
military weaponry
advise superiors on military operations
train military troops
military drill
military combat techniques
military code
delegate activities
identify security threats
monitor military equipment use
defend human rights
ensure compliance with types of weapons
lead military troops
manage troop deployment
Optional & specialised skills
patrol areas
perform search and rescue missions
supervise the maintenance of military equipment
geographic information systems
operate armoured fighting vehicles
ensure equipment availability
coordinate rescue missions
camouflage
handle surveillance equipment
operate radio equipment
use different communication channels
maintain operational communications
surveillance methods
coordinate patrols
instruct in military duties
use geographic information systems
provide humanitarian aid
give battle commands
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.