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
embassy counsellor
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
advise on risk management
represent national interests
respond to enquiries
ensure compliance with policies
manage administrative systems
government policy implementation
foreign affairs
maintain relations with local representatives
analyse foreign affairs policies
show intercultural awareness
develop professional network
observe new developments in foreign countries
diplomatic principles
advise on foreign affairs policies
foreign affairs policy development
Optional & specialised skills
analyse problems for opportunities
apply diplomatic principles
build international relations
economics
maintain operational communications
government representation
international law
develop international cooperation strategies
assess risk factors
manage staff
maintain relationships with government agencies
develop defence policies
think analytically
budgetary principles
speak different languages
train employees
manage government policy implementation
Other matches: social counsellor · educational counsellor · marriage counsellor · bereavement counsellor · drug and alcohol addiction counsellor
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.