Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
event assistant
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
negotiate contracts with event providers
organise on-site amenities
meet deadlines
select event providers
confer with event staff
manage event structure installation
arrange special events
monitor event activities
organise event participants' registration
coordinate catering
solicit event publicity
obtain event permits
promote event
review event bills
process commissioned instructions
maintain event records
Optional & specialised skills
liaise with local authorities
process booking
visit suppliers
make logistical arrangements
manage budgets
organise travel arrangements for staff
liaise with event sponsors
organise facilities for office personnel
liaise with guest facilities providers
contact event speakers
liaise with advertising agencies
inspect event facilities
identify customer requirements
liaise with transportation companies
project management
quote prices
negotiate buying conditions
liaise with managers
forecast catering services
identify suppliers
create event-specific menus
Other matches: promotion assistant · cloak room attendant · tourist information officer · audio-visual technician · solar energy sales consultant
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.