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
maintain operational communications
geographic information systems
defend human rights
military weaponry
devise military tactics
use geographic information systems
ensure compliance with policies
ensure information security
advise superiors on military operations
military code
Optional & specialised skills
ensure compliance with types of weapons
perform resource planning
manage staff
military drill
manage troop deployment
lead military troops
identify terrorism threats
manage administrative systems
write situation reports
train military troops
camouflage
analyse potential threats against national security
ensure equipment availability
think analytically
manage security clearance
monitor military equipment use
investigation research methods
identify security threats
military combat techniques
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.