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
localiser
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
review translation works
translate texts
adapt text culturally
grammar
develop a translation strategy
translate tags
update language skills
comprehend the material to be translated
spelling
consult information sources
preserve original text
revise translation works
apply grammar and spelling rules
improve translated texts
provide written content
master language rules
translate language concepts
proofread text
postediting
use localisation tools
Optional & specialised skills
use dictionaries
types of literature genres
analyse text before translation
use computer-aided translation
attend gaming tests
communicate with local residents
develop terminology databases
employ assessment techniques to anticipate translation efforts
follow translation quality standards
use translation memory software
speak different languages
adapt developed game to the market
evaluate translation technologies
employ translation techniques
perform product testing
literature
semantics
read pre-drafted texts
analyse cultural trends
develop the product catalogue
study cultures
terminology
transcreation
linguistics
liaise with advertising agencies
anthropology
observe confidentiality
unseen translation
contextualise artistic work
content marketing strategy
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.