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
writer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
writing techniques
literature
develop creative ideas
grammar
select subject matter
consult information sources
critically reflect on artistic production processes
perform background research on writing subject
write storylines
spelling
publishing market
apply grammar and spelling rules
types of literature genres
write dialogues
use specific writing techniques
copyright legislation
publishing industry
Optional & specialised skills
negotiate publishing rights
evaluate writings in response to feedback
teach writing
manage writing administration
write to a deadline
promote your writings
respect publication formats
proofread text
consult with editor
critique other writers
attend book fairs
negotiate artistic productions
linguistics
liaise with book publishers
Other matches: script writer · advertising copywriter · blogger · speechwriter · lyricist
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.