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
colonel
ESCO occupation · 10 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
advise superiors on military operations
geographic information systems
military weaponry
ensure information security
use geographic information systems
military code
devise military tactics
maintain operational communications
ensure compliance with policies
defend human rights
Optional & specialised skills
ensure compliance with types of weapons
identify security threats
manage security clearance
ensure equipment availability
military drill
investigation research methods
manage administrative systems
write situation reports
identify terrorism threats
think analytically
monitor military equipment use
analyse potential threats against national security
manage staff
military combat techniques
manage troop deployment
perform resource planning
camouflage
lead military troops
train military troops
Other matches: armed forces 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.