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
biotechnical technician
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
biology
laboratory techniques
analyse scientific data
gather experimental data
apply scientific methods
perform scientific research
run laboratory simulations
contact scientists
maintain laboratory equipment
analyse experimental laboratory data
perform laboratory tests
collect biological data
Optional & specialised skills
undertake research in medical genetics
advise on pest infestation prevention
analyse test data
pollution prevention
pest control in plants
medical studies
medical laboratory technology
chemical processes
work with chemicals
pests and diseases
medical devices
environmental engineering
use technology for forensics
medicines
agricultural production principles
advise on the causes of crop disorders
measure pollution
food science
research improvement of crop yields
crop production principles
plant species
develop vaccines
animal species
Other matches: veterinary technician · computer hardware engineering technician · metallurgical technician · bacteriology technician · roadside vehicle technician
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.