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
shipbroker
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
negotiate with stakeholders
shipping industry
negotiate buying conditions
banking activities
consult shipping rates
negotiate sales contracts
trade ships
manage contracts
negotiate price
liaise between the client and various transportation services
handle financial transactions
Optional & specialised skills
develop professional network
oversee shipment routing
economics
international commercial transactions rules
maintain records of financial transactions
trace financial transactions
distinguish various types of ships
provide financial product information
obtain financial information
advise on merchandise features
demonstrate products' features
electronic communication
ship related legislative requirements
protect client interests
commodities in maritime transportation
commercial law
international trade
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.