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
geographic information systems specialist
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
geological mapping
geography
collect mapping data
compile GIS-data
mathematics
geographic information systems
statistics
apply statistical analysis techniques
apply digital mapping
use geographic information systems
execute analytical mathematical calculations
cartography
process collected survey data
create thematic maps
surveying
perform surveying calculations
create GIS reports
geomatics
Optional & specialised skills
topography
prepare visual data
conduct land surveys
collect data using GPS
geodesy
collect geological data
photogrammetry
develop geological databases
perform image editing
write work-related reports
use CAD software
analyse environmental data
interpret geophysical data
surveying methods
CAD software
operate surveying instruments
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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.