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
sergeant
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
monitor military equipment use
lead military troops
military drill
manage troop deployment
ensure compliance with types of weapons
advise superiors on military operations
delegate activities
train military troops
military weaponry
military combat techniques
identify security threats
military code
defend human rights
Optional & specialised skills
give battle commands
patrol areas
surveillance methods
coordinate patrols
supervise the maintenance of military equipment
provide humanitarian aid
camouflage
handle surveillance equipment
operate radio equipment
use geographic information systems
geographic information systems
use different communication channels
maintain operational communications
coordinate rescue missions
ensure equipment availability
operate armoured fighting vehicles
instruct in military duties
perform search and rescue missions
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.