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
historian
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform scientific research
write scientific papers
scientific research methodology
history
source criticism
do historical research
apply scientific methods
consult information sources
research the past in recorded sources
historical methods
periodisation
Optional & specialised skills
study a collection
archive documentation related to the work
write research proposals
provide technical expertise
cultural history
interview people
supervise projects for the conservation of heritage buildings
determine authorship of documents
advise on historical context
reconstruct modified documents
document interviews
conduct public presentations
assess conservation needs
archaeology
manage digital archives
develop scientific theories
conservation techniques
create collection conservation plan
museum databases
provide tourism related information
search historical sources in archives
escort visitors to places of interest
art history
manage tourist groups
consult iconographic sources
maintain museum records
compile library lists
teach history
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.