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
research engineer
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
scientific research methodology
execute feasibility study
project management
collect samples for analysis
technical drawings
use technical drawing software
engineering principles
perform scientific research
engineering processes
interpret technical requirements
manage engineering project
gather experimental data
define technical requirements
Optional & specialised skills
conduct experiments on animals
apply safety procedures in laboratory
write manuals
physics
laboratory techniques
develop test procedures
use CAD software
CAD software
use non-destructive testing equipment
materials science
industrial engineering
perform laboratory tests
apply advanced manufacturing
adjust engineering designs
run laboratory simulations
perform project management
assist scientific research
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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.