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
branch manager
ESCO occupation · 48 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse financial risk
financial management
business law
integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
business management principles
marketing principles
develop company strategies
develop an organisational structure
report on overall management of a business
corporate social responsibility
follow the statutory obligations
analyse business objectives
exercise stewardship
strategic planning
make strategic business decisions
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
company policies
align efforts towards business development
delegate activities
develop business plans
control financial resources
plan health and safety procedures
ensure lawful business operations
assume responsibility for the management of a business
get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
liaise with managers
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
cost management
develop revenue generation strategies
plan medium to long term objectives
execute marketing plan
financial statements
analyse business processes
create a financial plan
manage staff
negotiate with stakeholders
accounting
follow company standards
financial jurisdiction
abide by business ethical code of conducts
apply business acumen
create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
manage office facility systems
impart business plans to collaborators
conclude business agreements
strive for company growth
synthesise financial information
track key performance indicators
Optional & specialised skills
international trade
prospect new regional contracts
banking activities
oversee quality control
financial forecasting
establish communication with foreign cultures
business loans
share good practices across subsidiaries
shape corporate culture
shape organisational teams based on competencies
show an exemplary leading role in an organisation
describe the financial situation of a region
hire new personnel
build business relationships
analyse market financial trends
speak different languages
liaise with local authorities
marketing management
maintain relationship with customers
market entry planning
supply chain management
keep updated on the political landscape
subsidiary operations
Other matches: bank manager · insurance product manager · insurance agency manager · credit union manager · credit 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.