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
computer hardware repair technician
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
ICT hardware specifications
provide customer information related to repairs
electronics
apply company policies
create solutions to problems
perform test run
install hardware
maintain equipment
perform maintenance on installed equipment
repair equipment on site
test computer hardware
maintain records of maintenance interventions
demonstrate use of hardware
use repair manuals
maintain customer service
hardware components suppliers
replace defect components
provide customer follow-up services
Optional & specialised skills
maintain professional administration
communicate by telephone
ensure compliance with warranty contracts
make independent operating decisions
work in shifts
observe confidentiality
manage schedule of tasks
drive vehicles
negotiate supplier arrangements
install software
issue sales invoices
train employees
order supplies
report to the team leader
perform services in a flexible manner
administer appointments
maintain relationship with suppliers
develop professional network
apply technical communication skills
manage a small-to-medium business
Other matches: computer hardware engineering technician · computer hardware test technician · mobile devices technician · telecommunications technician · communication infrastructure maintainer
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.