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
ensure information security
apply knowledge of human behaviour
develop investigation strategy
undertake inspections
document evidence
surveillance methods
conduct research interview
maintain professional records
Optional & specialised skills
maintain operational communications
hear witness accounts
identify security threats
present evidence
apply information security policies
handle surveillance equipment
ensure adherence to the constitution
law enforcement
ensure compliance with policies
examine crime scenes
check official documents
use different communication channels
write situation reports
perform covert investigations
handle evidence
promote human rights
constitutional law
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.