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
postman/postwoman
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 7 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
road traffic laws
follow given instructions
use geographic information systems
organise mail deliveries
handle mail
maintain privacy of service users
interpret traffic signals
ensure the integrity of mail
differentiate types of packages
implement environmental protection measures
analyse ways to reduce travel time
act reliably
geographic areas
operate mailing information systems
establish daily priorities
data protection
Optional & specialised skills
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.