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
book publisher
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
project management principles
perform market research
copyright legislation
assess financial viability
read manuscripts
develop professional network
consult information sources
manage budgets
consult with editor
execute marketing plan
publishing market
present publishing plan
perform project management
select manuscripts
manage staff
Optional & specialised skills
sales argumentation
supervise sales activities
attend book fairs
manage distribution channels
manage contracts
sales strategies
digital marketing techniques
apply grammar and spelling rules
desktop publishing
graphic design
literature
spelling
marketing principles
conserve new media
plan event marketing for promotional campaigns
grammar
apply social media marketing
proofread text
apply desktop publishing techniques
plan marketing strategy
check correctness of information
content marketing strategy
brand marketing techniques
sales activities
Other matches: book editor · book restorer · publishing rights manager · bookshop specialised seller · bookshop manager
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.