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
colonel
ESCO occupation · 10 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use geographic information systems
ensure information security
maintain operational communications
advise superiors on military operations
ensure compliance with policies
defend human rights
military weaponry
geographic information systems
military code
devise military tactics
Optional & specialised skills
manage administrative systems
think analytically
military drill
manage security clearance
manage staff
investigation research methods
write situation reports
camouflage
ensure equipment availability
military combat techniques
lead military troops
train military troops
ensure compliance with types of weapons
monitor military equipment use
identify security threats
identify terrorism threats
manage troop deployment
analyse potential threats against national security
perform resource planning
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.