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
shipbroker
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
negotiate price
shipping industry
handle financial transactions
consult shipping rates
banking activities
manage contracts
negotiate sales contracts
liaise between the client and various transportation services
negotiate buying conditions
negotiate with stakeholders
trade ships
Optional & specialised skills
ship related legislative requirements
oversee shipment routing
obtain financial information
protect client interests
distinguish various types of ships
provide financial product information
demonstrate products' features
economics
commercial law
trace financial transactions
maintain records of financial transactions
commodities in maritime transportation
electronic communication
advise on merchandise features
international trade
international commercial transactions rules
develop professional network
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.