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
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ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
advise on public finance
develop professional network
government policy implementation
develop international cooperation strategies
issue official documents
public finance
foreign affairs
analyse problems for opportunities
consider economic criteria in decision making
government representation
maintain relationships with government agencies
build international relations
assess risk factors
offer assistance to national citizens
Optional & specialised skills
analyse foreign affairs policies
coordinate government activities in foreign institutions
diplomatic principles
show intercultural awareness
economics
look after trade delegations
speak different languages
manage government policy implementation
respond to enquiries
perform political negotiation
family law
organise cultural events
international law
commercial law
foreign affairs policy development
advise on foreign affairs policies
apply diplomatic principles
immigration law
business management principles
international commercial transactions rules
ensure cross-department cooperation
apply immigration law
facilitate official agreement
Other matches: foreign affairs officer · ICT system integration consultant · ICT security consultant · green ICT consultant · renewable energy consultant
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.