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
vlogger
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
stay up to date with social media
social media management
edit digital moving images
consult information sources
ICT software specifications
create online news content
set up cameras
perform video editing
study topics
follow the news
operate a camera
develop professional network
follow up online user requests
manage online content
manage website
audio editing software
perform image editing
online moderation techniques
edit recorded sound
copyright legislation
Optional & specialised skills
build contacts to maintain news flow
edit photographs
report live online
social media marketing techniques
apply social media marketing
manage personal finances
writing techniques
use specific writing techniques
apply desktop publishing techniques
apply grammar and spelling rules
document interviews
research website users
perform online data analysis
check correctness of information
desktop publishing
interview people
develop online community plan
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.