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
criminologist
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
sociology
scientific research methodology
psychology
perform scientific research
apply statistical analysis techniques
apply knowledge of human behaviour
anthropology
review criminal acts
criminal law
use data processing techniques
statistics
mathematics
analyse legal evidence
criminology
apply scientific methods
Optional & specialised skills
advise on legal decisions
write research proposals
document interviews
observe human behaviour
monitor security measures
demography
develop security concepts
interview people
create criminal profiles
legal research
write scientific papers
document evidence
present evidence
assist police investigations
develop criminology theories
apply teaching strategies
manage database
examine crime scenes
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.