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
zoo section leader
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 9 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage work
control animal movement
assess animal nutrition
assess management of animals
care for juvenile animals
delegate activities
organise zoological exhibitions
provide an enriching environment for animals
follow zoo safety precautions
assess environment of animals
provide opportunities for animals to express natural behaviour
applied zoology
manage animal hygiene
maintain equipment
maintain animal accommodation
manage zoo staff
assist in general veterinary medical procedures
administer treatment to animals
provide first aid to animals
maintain professional records
coordinate events
monitor the welfare of animals
animal nutrition
promote animal welfare
signs of animal illness
chair a meeting
assess animal behaviour
manage animal biosecurity
provide nutrition to animals
lead a team
administer specific drugs to facilitate breeding
manage a team
animal welfare
fix meetings
Optional & specialised skills
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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.