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