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
human resources assistant
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 19 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
observe confidentiality
identify with the company's goals
document interviews
profile people
use communication techniques
write work-related reports
listen actively
support managers
assess character
maintain professional administration
fix meetings
job market offers
apply company policies
communicate by telephone
manage payroll reports
administer appointments
Optional & specialised skills
disseminate messages to people
apply knowledge of human behaviour
advertising techniques
introduce new employees
negotiate employment agreements
employment law
manage employee complaints
organise training
human resources department processes
coach employees
identify necessary human resources
negotiate with employment agencies
gather feedback from employees
labour legislation
assist employee health programmes
manage payroll
human resource management
recruit employees
interview people
Other matches: human resources officer · human resources manager · promotion assistant · assistant outdoor animator · marketing assistant
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.