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
book publisher
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assess financial viability
read manuscripts
perform project management
project management principles
select manuscripts
develop professional network
perform market research
manage budgets
manage staff
copyright legislation
publishing market
execute marketing plan
consult with editor
consult information sources
present publishing plan
Optional & specialised skills
attend book fairs
marketing principles
apply social media marketing
plan marketing strategy
plan event marketing for promotional campaigns
sales activities
graphic design
digital marketing techniques
brand marketing techniques
content marketing strategy
conserve new media
manage contracts
desktop publishing
check correctness of information
proofread text
supervise sales activities
sales strategies
grammar
apply desktop publishing techniques
manage distribution channels
sales argumentation
spelling
literature
apply grammar and spelling rules
Other matches: book editor · book restorer · publishing rights manager · bookshop specialised seller · bookshop manager
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.