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
special-interest groups' official
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 48 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
represent the organisation
budgetary principles
speak in public
communicate with media
develop professional network
manage members
communication principles
analyse problems for opportunities
deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
use communication techniques
advise on legislative acts
negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
identify policy breach
maintain relationships with government agencies
collaborate in the drafting of policies
manage budgets
perform public relations
represent special-interest groups' members
analyse issues
public relations
keep updated on the political landscape
present arguments persuasively
ensure compliance with policies
recruit members
show diplomacy
interact with the board of directors
manage government policy implementation
Optional & specialised skills
develop employment policies
develop manufacturing policies
protect employee rights
graphic design
develop trade policies
statistics
labour law
election law
trade union regulations
influence legislators
check payment
international human rights law
develop membership strategies
evaluate humanitarian programme proposals
handle complaints
analyse membership
identify hazards in the workplace
develop communication strategies
apply diplomatic principles
business law
write work-related reports
prepare presentation material
defend human rights
employment law
build international relations
promote equality in sport activities
advise on consumer rights
humanitarian aid actors
trading law
manage sports events
promote free trade
use databases
circulate information
sports ethics
advise legislators
liaise with local authorities
interview people
liaise with sports organisations
study topics
write leaflets
politics
prepare speeches
government policy implementation
manage fundraising activities
develop economic policies
visit places of work
manage sport competition programmes
identify research topics
Other matches: diplomat · specialised doctor · survey enumerator · member of parliament · guide
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.