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
secretary general
ESCO occupation · 10 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
bookkeeping regulations
audit techniques
apply conflict management
represent the organisation
perform project management
delegate activities
manage staff
project management principles
budgetary principles
conduct financial audits
Optional & specialised skills
prepare presentation material
develop international cooperation strategies
build international relations
public finance
manage government policy implementation
implement strategic management
build community relations
think analytically
liaise with local authorities
advise on legislative acts
legislation procedure
manage administrative systems
government policy implementation
establish collaborative relations
manage budgets
Other matches: investment clerk · secretary · secretary of state · legal administrative assistant · veterinary receptionist
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.