Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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diplomat
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
coordinate government activities in foreign institutions
assess risk factors
show intercultural awareness
observe new developments in foreign countries
apply diplomatic crisis management
build international relations
diplomatic principles
maintain relationships with government agencies
make diplomatic decisions
perform political negotiation
develop international cooperation strategies
apply diplomatic principles
establish collaborative relations
foreign affairs
analyse problems for opportunities
speak different languages
government representation
represent national interests
Optional & specialised skills
respond to enquiries
international law
government policy implementation
think analytically
foreign affairs policy development
facilitate official agreement
advise on risk management
analyse foreign affairs policies
advise on legislative acts
advise on foreign affairs policies
ensure cross-department cooperation
protect client interests
present arguments persuasively
manage government policy implementation
develop professional network
apply conflict management
Other matches: ambassador · historian · embassy counsellor
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.