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 manager
ESCO occupation · 35 essential, 49 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply business acumen
ensure lawful business operations
manage staff
follow company standards
negotiate with stakeholders
make strategic business decisions
analyse business objectives
create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
liaise with managers
build business relationships
create a financial plan
get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
business law
corporate social responsibility
company policies
abide by business ethical code of conducts
plan health and safety procedures
financial forecasting
develop business plans
assume responsibility for the management of a business
control financial resources
strategic planning
analyse business processes
develop company strategies
exercise stewardship
business management principles
hire new personnel
strive for company growth
develop revenue generation strategies
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
track key performance indicators
plan medium to long term objectives
develop an organisational structure
conclude business agreements
cost management
Optional & specialised skills
synthesise financial information
business process modelling
shape organisational teams based on competencies
market entry planning
financial management
oversee quality control
supply chain management
impart business plans to collaborators
establish communication with foreign cultures
analyse market financial trends
accounting
analyse business plans
report on overall management of a business
financial statements
align efforts towards business development
business loans
international trade
integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
marketing management
financial jurisdiction
manage contracts
maintain relationship with customers
prepare financial statements
banking activities
keep updated on the political landscape
manage budgets
analyse financial risk
subsidiary operations
corporate law
follow the statutory obligations
develop organisational policies
execute marketing plan
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
human resource management
marketing principles
create a financial report
delegate activities
prospect new regional contracts
liaise with local authorities
describe the financial situation of a region
show an exemplary leading role in an organisation
shape corporate culture
project management
manage office facility systems
interact with the board of directors
speak different languages
manage financial risk
develop professional network
share good practices across subsidiaries
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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.