Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
financial manager
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 321 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
enforce financial policies
follow company standards
strive for company growth
financial analysis
plan health and safety procedures
financial statements
create a financial plan
analyse market financial trends
liaise with managers
analyse financial performance of a company
advise on financial matters
financial management
Optional & specialised skills
analyse community needs
prepare credit reports
produce materials for decision making
debt classification
establish contact with potential donors
survey techniques
apply for government funding
promote financial products
manage the general ledger
implement strategic planning
solve bank account problems
decide on insurance applications
market research
depreciation
perform cost accounting activities
make investment decisions
synthesise financial information
perform public relations
trace financial transactions
energy performance of buildings
show an exemplary leading role in an organisation
budget for financial needs
provide financial product information
analyse business plans
align efforts towards business development
plan buildings maintenance work
perform clerical duties
develop public relations strategies
get involved in the day-to-day operation of the company
public finance
shape corporate culture
advise on credit rating
assess financial viability
company policies
advise on investment
assess reliability of data
manage volunteers
liaise with local authorities
collect financial data
maintain credit history of clients
foreign valuta
conduct financial audits
electronic communication
concurrent estate
advise on communication strategies
impart business plans to collaborators
analyse financial risk
liquidity management
handle financial transactions
budgetary principles
develop product policies
check accounting records
control financial resources
consult information sources
apply technical communication skills
advise on tax planning
compile statistical data for insurance purposes
create credit policy
train employees
manage profitability
public housing legislation
integrate shareholders' interests in business plans
develop professional network
credit control processes
prepare financial auditing reports
financial forecasting
international trade
negotiate on asset value
supervise sales activities
assess risk factors
claims procedures
plan allocation of space
trade securities
review closing procedures
draw conclusions from market research results
sales strategies
ensure compliance with accounting conventions
compare property values
conclude business agreements
advise on risk management
calculate insurance rate
handle incoming insurance claims
customer service
draft accounting procedures
examine credit ratings
apply credit risk policy
attend trade fairs
maintain financial records
assume responsibility for the management of a business
oversee the facilities services budget
manage staff
debt collection techniques
obtain financial information
coordinate marketing plan actions
manage contracts
liaise with shareholders
debt systems
operate financial instruments
perform project management
examine the conditions of buildings
integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
financial markets
accounting department processes
monitor loan portfolio
perform account allocation
provide support in financial calculation
monitor title procedures
write charity grant proposals
maintain records of financial transactions
building construction principles
perform risk analysis
analyse insurance risk
initiate claim file
accounting techniques
maintain relationship with customers
manage claims process
provide investment advice
prepare tax returns forms
prospect new customers
idenfify if a company is a going concern
value properties
perform stock valuation
provide cost benefit analysis reports
prepare inventory of properties
hire new personnel
negotiate with property owners
insolvency law
supervise accounting operations
ensure cross-department cooperation
marketing management
customer relationship management
calculate dividends
assist in loan applications
coordinate operational activities
manage the handling of promotional materials
perform debt investigation
prepare financial statements
ensure compliance with disclosure criteria of accounting information
monitor contractor performance
manage government-funded programmes
draft press releases
corporate social responsibility
manage financial risk
risk transfer
manage contract disputes
sell insurance
define measurable marketing objectives
funding methods
manage accounts
inform on government funding
liaise with financiers
investment analysis
present reports
identify clients' needs
ensure proper document management
implement operational business plans
communicate with banking professionals
analyse the credit history of potential customers
follow the statutory obligations
identify customer's needs
corporate law
compile appraisal reports
manage corporate bank accounts
estimate damage
report major building repairs
inform on interest rates
business management principles
provide information on properties
abide by business ethical code of conducts
keep updated on the political landscape
explain accounting records
represent the organisation
government social security programmes
types of insurance
national generally accepted accounting principles
fix meetings
liaise with property owners
protect client interests
make strategic business decisions
organise press conferences
perform property market research
plan product management
perform fundraising activities
tax legislation
supervise staff
building codes
delegate activities
advise on property value
negotiate loan agreements
ensure quality of final product
fraud detection
audit contractors
coordinate events
perform asset recognition
insurance law
banking activities
actuarial science
offer financial services
determine loan conditions
create insurance policies
develop product design
negotiate with stakeholders
deliver a sales pitch
fire safety regulations
manage budgets
lead claim examiners
handle financial disputes
disseminate information on tax legislation
advise on bankruptcy proceedings
collect rental fees
develop investment portfolio
forecast organisational risks
support development of annual budget
communicate with customers
create underwriting guidelines
develop audit plan
manage loan applications
organise a damage assessment
supervise property development projects
financial jurisdiction
ethics
develop company strategies
manage securities
mortgage loans
interpret financial statements
business valuation techniques
evaluate budgets
analyse insurance needs
perform market research
advise on bank account
assess construction compliance
principles of insurance
investigate social security applications
inspect government expenditures
manage administrative systems
analyse loans
business loans
maintain client debt records
analyse business processes
liaise with auditors
create banking accounts
evaluate performance of organisational collaborators
manage credit union operations
ensure compliance with company regulations
inform on fiscal duties
manage fundraising activities
advertising techniques
stock market
recruit personnel
work within communities
review investment portfolios
develop business plans
marketing principles
ensure information transparency
develop financial products
handle customer complaints
analyse claim files
plan marketing campaign
real estate market
calculate tax
execute feasibility study
consult credit score
inform on renting agreements
ensure lawful business operations
guarantee customer satisfaction
build community relations
analyse external factors of companies
insurance market
accounting entries
manage donor database
produce statistical financial records
accounting
bookkeeping regulations
coordinate advertising campaigns
exert expenditure control
safeguard bank reputation
recruit employees
advise on tax policy
statistics
create cooperation modalities
analyse business objectives
estimate profitability
analyse internal factors of companies
review insurance process
carry out strategic research
manage claim files
prepare market research reports
economics
collect property financial information
create a financial report
handle tenant changeover
develop an organisational structure
communicate with tenants
monitor stock market
monitor financial accounts
financial department processes
modern portfolio theory
public relations
organise property viewing
perform asset depreciation
build business relationships
assess customer credibility
create risk reports
handle lease agreement administration
advise on public finance
types of pensions
monitor national economy
property law
international financial reporting standards
securities
cost management
manage personnel
develop promotional tools
public offering
financial products
perform dunning activities
liaise with advertising agencies
attach accounting certificates to accounting transactions
liaise with board members
contract law
report on overall management of a business
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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.