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
domestic electrician
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
install electrical and electronic equipment
electricity
splice cable
repair household appliances
use measurement instruments
work ergonomically
use precision tools
electrical wiring plans
test procedures in electricity transmission
building systems monitoring technology
electrical household appliances products
follow health and safety procedures in construction
install electrical household appliances
resolve equipment malfunctions
test electronic units
install electricity sockets
install electric switches
react to events in time-critical environments
inspect electrical supplies
Optional & specialised skills
answer requests for quotation
assemble electrical components
assemble electronic units
maintain electrical equipment
replace defect components
order supplies
solar panel mounting systems
install lightning protection system
write inspection reports
install circuit breakers
electromechanics
cut wall chases
use sander
troubleshoot
advise customers on electrical household appliances' installation
keep records of work progress
repair wiring
solder electronics
energy performance of buildings
electronics
Other matches: industrial electrician · electrical mechanic · electrician · automotive electrician · building electrician
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.