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
department manager
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 67 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assume responsibility for the management of a business
abide by business ethical code of conducts
exercise stewardship
liaise with managers
report on overall management of a business
follow company standards
manage staff
create a financial plan
strategic planning
strive for company growth
get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
corporate social responsibility
plan health and safety procedures
ensure lawful business operations
conclude business agreements
company policies
Optional & specialised skills
cost management
corporate law
supply chain management
prepare financial statements
market entry planning
business loans
shape corporate culture
maintain relationship with customers
business management principles
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
shape organisational teams based on competencies
impart business plans to collaborators
develop revenue generation strategies
manage contracts
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
subsidiary operations
create a financial report
negotiate with stakeholders
analyse market financial trends
synthesise financial information
analyse business objectives
develop an organisational structure
develop company strategies
liaise with local authorities
make strategic business decisions
business law
delegate activities
track key performance indicators
interact with the board of directors
marketing principles
integrate headquarter's guidelines into local operations
create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
apply business acumen
financial statements
manage budgets
develop professional network
hire new personnel
follow the statutory obligations
build business relationships
keep updated on the political landscape
control financial resources
align efforts towards business development
show an exemplary leading role in an organisation
marketing management
establish communication with foreign cultures
analyse financial risk
execute marketing plan
manage financial risk
banking activities
speak different languages
plan medium to long term objectives
human resource management
oversee quality control
analyse business processes
financial management
international trade
financial jurisdiction
prospect new regional contracts
accounting
financial forecasting
develop organisational policies
project management
share good practices across subsidiaries
describe the financial situation of a region
analyse business plans
business process modelling
manage office facility systems
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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.