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 economics researcher
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
business management principles
analyse market financial trends
conduct quantitative research
apply scientific methods
financial markets
execute analytical mathematical calculations
economics
apply statistical analysis techniques
advise on economic development
forecast economic trends
analyse economic trends
work in an economically efficient manner
Optional & specialised skills
provide cost benefit analysis reports
financial analysis
mathematics
assess risk factors
commercial law
conduct qualitative research
write scientific papers
write research proposals
analyse financial performance of a company
statistics
financial forecasting
consider economic criteria in decision making
monitor national economy
Other matches: business journalist · business studies and economics teacher secondary school · economist · economic adviser · economic policy 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.