Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
armed forces officer
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
lead military troops
manage troop deployment
military code
ensure public safety and security
arrange equipment repairs
defend human rights
surveillance methods
identify security threats
devise military tactics
delegate activities
handle surveillance equipment
perform military operations
maintain operational communications
military combat techniques
military weaponry
military drill
ensure compliance with types of weapons
camouflage
train military troops
operate radio equipment
use different communication channels
Optional & specialised skills
coordinate rescue missions
use geographic information systems
supervise the maintenance of military equipment
use personal protection equipment
operate armoured fighting vehicles
identify terrorism threats
geographic information systems
ensure equipment availability
instruct in military duties
assess danger in risk areas
conduct military music services
give battle commands
coordinate humanitarian aid missions
coordinate patrols
write situation reports
Other matches: armed forces training and education officer · army captain · army major · bomb disposal technician · lieutenant
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.