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
intelligence officer
ESCO occupation · 10 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
think analytically
investigation research methods
conduct research interview
maintain professional records
undertake inspections
apply knowledge of human behaviour
surveillance methods
document evidence
ensure information security
develop investigation strategy
Optional & specialised skills
examine crime scenes
promote human rights
maintain operational communications
ensure adherence to the constitution
apply information security policies
identify security threats
use different communication channels
perform covert investigations
handle surveillance equipment
check official documents
hear witness accounts
present evidence
ensure compliance with policies
handle evidence
law enforcement
constitutional law
write situation reports
Other matches: special forces officer · knowledge engineer · intelligence communications interceptor · business intelligence manager · ICT intelligent systems designer
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.