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
technical communicator
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
develop ICT safety information
identify ICT user needs
cognitive psychology
apply ICT terminology
content development processes
provide technical documentation
multimedia systems
ICT software specifications
compile content
publishing strategy
product usage risks analysis
develop documentation in accordance with legal requirements
visual presentation techniques
conduct content quality assurance
documentation types
manage information sources
apply tools for content development
interpret technical texts
gather technical information
integrate content into output media
structure information
manage content metadata
provide written content
Optional & specialised skills
manage content development projects
create script for artistic production
JSSS
provide online help
use markup languages
manage localisation
LESS
CSS
utilise content types
design graphics
translate requirement concepts into visual design
application usability
style sheet languages
Sass
ICT help platforms
use content management system software
provide multimedia content
Other matches: ICT documentation manager · medium · technical director · technical sales representative · technical sales representative in machinery and industrial equipment
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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.