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
chief operating officer
ESCO occupation · 22 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
shape organisational teams based on competencies
plan medium to long term objectives
ensure lawful business operations
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
financial statements
delegate activities
company policies
negotiate with stakeholders
interpret financial statements
show an exemplary leading role in an organisation
abide by business ethical code of conducts
business process modelling
make strategic business decisions
analyse business objectives
lead managers of company departments
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
track key performance indicators
conclude business agreements
establish collaborative relations
marketing management
develop professional network
Optional & specialised skills
define organisational standards
set organisational policies
apply import strategies
apply export strategies
build international relations
interact with the board of directors
shape corporate culture
implement operational business plans
imprint visionary aspirations into the business management
financial management
follow the statutory obligations
integrate shareholders' interests in business plans
define the corporate structure
develop business plans
develop organisational policies
assume responsibility for the management of a business
develop revenue generation strategies
liaise with shareholders
analyse financial performance of a company
implement strategic planning
develop company strategies
Other matches: airport chief executive · animal facility manager · chief fire officer · chief marketing officer · chief ICT security 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.