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
customs and excise officer
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
handle surveillance equipment
illegal substances
manage import export licenses
tax legislation
import export regulations of dangerous chemicals
coordinate import transportation activities
international taxation of transfer prices
undertake inspections
international import export regulations
calculate tax
control trade commercial documentation
Optional & specialised skills
process payments
check official documents
maintain operational communications
conduct research interview
regulations for international transportation
select items for auction
write work-related reports
present evidence
handle dangerous goods
respond to enquiries
comply with legal regulations
patrol areas
train animals for professional purposes
handle conflicts
provide advice to clients in terms of export restrictions
give instructions to staff
provide advice to clients in terms of import restrictions
use different communication channels
prepare documentation for international shipping
Other matches: shipping agent · ship pilot dispatcher · travel agent · talent agent · ticket sales agent
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.