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
business economics researcher
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply scientific methods
execute analytical mathematical calculations
forecast economic trends
conduct quantitative research
advise on economic development
economics
analyse market financial trends
apply statistical analysis techniques
business management principles
analyse economic trends
financial markets
work in an economically efficient manner
Optional & specialised skills
statistics
financial forecasting
financial analysis
analyse financial performance of a company
consider economic criteria in decision making
provide cost benefit analysis reports
monitor national economy
commercial law
write scientific papers
assess risk factors
conduct qualitative research
mathematics
write research proposals
Other matches: business journalist · business studies and economics teacher secondary school · economist · economic adviser · economic policy officer
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.