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
receptionist
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
adhere to organisational guidelines
communicate with customers
administer appointments
maintain logbooks
communicate by telephone
communicate verbal instructions
greet guests
customer service
maintain reception area
disseminate internal communications
company policies
disseminate messages to people
use microsoft office
Optional & specialised skills
use different communication channels
process payments
keep personal administration
respond to customers' inquiries
maintain correspondence records
process booking
use office systems
allocate badges
handle customer complaints
process data
deliver correspondence
accounting techniques
file documents
handle petty cash
handle mail
develop documentation in accordance with legal requirements
office administration
organise facilities for office personnel
issue sales invoices
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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.