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
cartographer
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
improve user-friendliness
handle geospatial technologies
geographic information systems
cartography
create thematic maps
execute analytical mathematical calculations
mathematics
create GIS reports
geomatics
compile GIS-data
geography
collect mapping data
topography
use geographic information systems
draft legends
apply digital mapping
Optional & specialised skills
surveying methods
conduct field work
use CAD software
remote sensing techniques
design graphics
archive scientific documentation
scientific research methodology
apply desktop publishing techniques
conduct quantitative research
conduct scholarly research
process collected survey data
geodesy
use traditional illustration techniques
report analysis results
use digital illustration techniques
use software for data preservation
legal research
perform surveying calculations
design customised maps
ICT system programming
surveying
collect data using GPS
photogrammetry
perform scientific research
study aerial photos
geology
operate scientific measuring equipment
identify customer's needs
desktop publishing
assist scientific research
Other matches: mine surveying 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.