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
meteorology technician
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
climatology
precision measuring instruments
use geographic information systems
meteorology
use a computer
calibrate optical instruments
operate precision measuring equipment
collect weather-related data
execute analytical mathematical calculations
apply scientific methods
perform scientific research
operate remote sensing equipment
apply statistical analysis techniques
carry out meteorological research
assist scientific research
use communication devices
mathematics
review meteorological forecast data
meet deadlines
use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions
write technical reports
use specialised computer models for weather forecasting
operate meteorological instruments
Optional & specialised skills
statistics
write weather briefing
manage meteorological database
conduct research on climate processes
advise on weather-related issues
study aerial photos
write scientific papers
maintain equipment
analyse scientific data
scientific research methodology
design scientific equipment
analyse weather forecast
create weather maps
Other matches: aviation meteorologist · meteorologist · weather forecaster · veterinary technician · computer hardware engineering technician
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.