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
business analyst
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform business analysis
analyse internal factors of companies
advise on efficiency improvements
liaise with managers
analyse external factors of companies
make strategic business decisions
identify undetected organisational needs
build business relationships
scientific research methodology
conduct quantitative research
analyse financial performance of a company
risk management
business analysis
interpret financial statements
market research
align efforts towards business development
analyse business plans
conduct qualitative research
Optional & specialised skills
define organisational standards
market entry strategies
advise on personnel management
support implementation of quality management systems
propose ICT solutions to business problems
organisational policies
advise on communication strategies
advise on organisation climate
interview people
advise on risk management
business law
business intelligence
keep updated on the political landscape
seek innovation in current practices
quality standards
business process modelling
advise client on technical possibilities
financial statements
business strategy concepts
advise on financial matters
corporate law
report analysis results
shape organisational teams based on competencies
Other matches: business economics researcher · ICT business analyst · occupational analyst · ICT business analysis manager · investment analyst
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.