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
communication manager
ESCO occupation · 25 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
market research
diplomatic principles
strategic planning
analyse internal factors of companies
apply grammar and spelling rules
advise on public image
advise on communication strategies
office software
develop communication strategies
communication principles
use different communication channels
perform public relations
protect client interests
analyse external factors of companies
compile content
forming of public opinion
prepare presentation material
develop public relations strategies
grammar
proofread text
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
apply diplomatic principles
corporate social responsibility
rhetoric
identify clients' needs
Optional & specialised skills
perform interviews
follow the news
build international relations
social media management
speak different languages
build business relationships
conduct public presentations
manage visual communications
implement marketing strategies
disseminate internal communications
build community relations
public relations
government representation
develop professional network
carry out forum moderation
psychological concepts
advise on public relations
establish communication with foreign cultures
company policies
organise press conferences
manage online communications
draft press releases
establish relationship with the media
writing style guides
Other matches: public relations manager · international relations officer · political party agent · publications coordinator · ICT vendor relationship manager
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.