Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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Graphic designer
linguist
ESCO occupation · 11 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
perform scientific research
grammar
phonetics
linguistics
scientific research methodology
semantics
speak different languages
write scientific papers
apply scientific methods
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study acquisition of language
Optional & specialised skills
postediting
apply teaching strategies
use consulting techniques
computer engineering
conduct public surveys
terminology
practical lexicography
computer science
manage ICT semantic integration
interview focus groups
cultural history
improve translated texts
develop scientific theories
develop technical glossaries
theoretical lexicography
teach languages
cooperate in linguistic process steps
history of literature
journalism
write research proposals
develop terminology databases
history
pronunciation techniques
literature
conduct field work
translate language concepts
forensic linguistics
anthropology
Other matches: lawyer linguist · linguistics lecturer · lexicographer · anthropologist · language engineer
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.