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
embalmer
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
dress bodies
apply health and safety standards
work with chemicals
move bodies
show diplomacy
embalm bodies
promote human rights
maintain inventory of tools
cooperate with funeral directors
maintain professional administration
cosmetics
Optional & specialised skills
lift heavy weights
dermasurgery techniques
provide directions to guests
transfer coffins
work ergonomically
handle chemical cleaning agents
manage staff
assist police investigations
assist with funeral planning
biology
apply organisational techniques
liaise with local authorities
prepare ceremonial locations
clean rooms
administer appointments
advise on funeral services
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.