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
armed forces officer
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure compliance with types of weapons
train military troops
military weaponry
lead military troops
ensure public safety and security
perform military operations
manage troop deployment
camouflage
arrange equipment repairs
identify security threats
military drill
handle surveillance equipment
surveillance methods
operate radio equipment
delegate activities
military code
military combat techniques
devise military tactics
defend human rights
use different communication channels
maintain operational communications
Optional & specialised skills
geographic information systems
coordinate humanitarian aid missions
assess danger in risk areas
instruct in military duties
ensure equipment availability
use geographic information systems
give battle commands
conduct military music services
use personal protection equipment
identify terrorism threats
write situation reports
supervise the maintenance of military equipment
coordinate rescue missions
coordinate patrols
operate armoured fighting vehicles
Other matches: armed forces training and education officer · army captain · army major · bomb disposal technician · lieutenant
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.