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
speechwriter
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
identify customer's needs
consult information sources
perform background research on writing subject
prepare speeches
spelling
apply grammar and spelling rules
writing techniques
write in conversational tone
copyright legislation
use specific writing techniques
grammar
develop creative ideas
Optional & specialised skills
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.