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
brigadier
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain operational communications
manage administrative systems
defend human rights
perform resource planning
devise military tactics
ensure compliance with policies
military logistics
ensure public safety and security
analyse potential threats against national security
military weaponry
delegate activities
manage military logistics
manage staff
manage troop deployment
Optional & specialised skills
advise on risk management
manage budgets
advise superiors on military operations
military code
manage system security
manage inspections of equipment
write situation reports
ensure equipment availability
ensure information security
coordinate humanitarian aid missions
instruct in military duties
monitor military equipment use
military combat techniques
think analytically
set organisational policies
Other matches: armed forces officer
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.