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
geographic information systems specialist
ESCO occupation · 18 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
statistics
cartography
geological mapping
apply statistical analysis techniques
geography
perform surveying calculations
surveying
geomatics
execute analytical mathematical calculations
compile GIS-data
process collected survey data
geographic information systems
mathematics
use geographic information systems
collect mapping data
create GIS reports
apply digital mapping
create thematic maps
Optional & specialised skills
perform image editing
CAD software
topography
collect data using GPS
develop geological databases
operate surveying instruments
photogrammetry
use CAD software
conduct land surveys
geodesy
collect geological data
prepare visual data
write work-related reports
interpret geophysical data
surveying methods
analyse environmental data
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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.