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
polygraph examiner
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
show confidence
manage tests
observe human behaviour
maintain professional administration
assess character
document interviews
comply with legal regulations
conduct research interview
use technology for forensics
write work-related reports
forensic intelligence
psychophysiology
observe confidentiality
analyse legal evidence
report analysis results
Optional & specialised skills
human physiology
criminology
promote human rights
criminal law
create criminal profiles
psychology
assist police investigations
present evidence
provide testimony in court hearings
deal with aggressive behaviour
interview techniques
profile people
interrogate individuals
investigation research methods
Other matches: financial fraud examiner · coroner · credit union manager · financial auditor · hand luggage inspector
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.