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
human resources assistant
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
administer appointments
write work-related reports
fix meetings
maintain professional administration
apply company policies
use communication techniques
support managers
identify with the company's goals
assess character
manage payroll reports
communicate by telephone
document interviews
listen actively
job market offers
observe confidentiality
profile people
Optional & specialised skills
labour legislation
assist employee health programmes
manage employee complaints
manage payroll
employment law
interview people
identify necessary human resources
organise training
recruit employees
negotiate with employment agencies
advertising techniques
human resource management
negotiate employment agreements
coach employees
human resources department processes
gather feedback from employees
apply knowledge of human behaviour
introduce new employees
disseminate messages to people
Other matches: human resources officer · human resources manager · promotion assistant · assistant outdoor animator · marketing assistant
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.