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
department manager
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 67 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ensure lawful business operations
exercise stewardship
assume responsibility for the management of a business
report on overall management of a business
company policies
conclude business agreements
strive for company growth
get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
follow company standards
liaise with managers
strategic planning
abide by business ethical code of conducts
create a financial plan
corporate social responsibility
plan health and safety procedures
manage staff
Optional & specialised skills
financial statements
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
business management principles
marketing management
plan medium to long term objectives
shape corporate culture
establish communication with foreign cultures
manage financial risk
financial management
business law
develop company strategies
business loans
build business relationships
supply chain management
negotiate with stakeholders
manage contracts
integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
liaise with local authorities
analyse business processes
analyse market financial trends
make strategic business decisions
delegate activities
prepare financial statements
financial forecasting
cost management
maintain relationship with customers
describe the financial situation of a region
corporate law
impart business plans to collaborators
keep updated on the political landscape
oversee quality control
apply business acumen
develop an organisational structure
manage office facility systems
hire new personnel
control financial resources
synthesise financial information
speak different languages
create a financial report
execute marketing plan
manage budgets
develop organisational policies
accounting
subsidiary operations
analyse business plans
human resource management
create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
business process modelling
project management
develop professional network
marketing principles
international trade
market entry planning
analyse business objectives
show an exemplary leading role in an organisation
financial jurisdiction
shape organisational teams based on competencies
track key performance indicators
banking activities
develop revenue generation strategies
follow the statutory obligations
align efforts towards business development
analyse financial risk
prospect new regional contracts
interact with the board of directors
share good practices across subsidiaries
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
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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.