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
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ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
inspect climbing equipment
work ergonomically
climbing equipment
spot other climbers
follow safety procedures when working at heights
work from suspended access cradle
follow health and safety procedures in construction
inspect construction supplies
build scaffolding
handle equipment while suspended
work in a construction team
construct working platform
use safety equipment in construction
Optional & specialised skills
install insulation material
paint surfaces
set up temporary construction site infrastructure
risk assessment for window cleaning
clean building facade
clean glass surfaces
keep personal administration
set window
prune hedges and trees
inspect paintwork
inspect masonry work
lay bricks
inspect insulation
keep records of work progress
inspect roofs
blast surface
perform search and rescue missions
inspect scaffolding
inspect wind turbines
inspect concrete structures
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.