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
sociologist
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
gather data
apply scientific methods
statistics
study human societies
monitor sociological trends
apply statistical analysis techniques
conduct qualitative research
interpret current data
observe human behaviour
apply knowledge of human behaviour
sociology
perform scientific research
scientific research methodology
conduct quantitative research
Optional & specialised skills
content marketing strategy
conduct public surveys
write scientific papers
advise on organisation climate
study cultures
write research proposals
gender studies
history
legal studies
advise legislators
communication studies
demography
advise on public relations
interview focus groups
perform market research
teach sociology
politics
anthropology
cultural history
advise on personnel management
religious studies
political science
apply teaching strategies
develop scientific theories
perform public relations
economics
interview techniques
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.