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
localiser
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
translate texts
spelling
translate language concepts
grammar
apply grammar and spelling rules
comprehend the material to be translated
provide written content
use localisation tools
translate tags
adapt text culturally
consult information sources
review translation works
improve translated texts
master language rules
proofread text
develop a translation strategy
preserve original text
revise translation works
update language skills
postediting
Optional & specialised skills
communicate with local residents
terminology
liaise with advertising agencies
speak different languages
follow translation quality standards
employ assessment techniques to anticipate translation efforts
anthropology
use translation memory software
use dictionaries
use computer-aided translation
contextualise artistic work
study cultures
semantics
types of literature genres
develop the product catalogue
perform product testing
unseen translation
adapt developed game to the market
evaluate translation technologies
analyse text before translation
read pre-drafted texts
attend gaming tests
analyse cultural trends
content marketing strategy
employ translation techniques
transcreation
linguistics
literature
develop terminology databases
observe confidentiality
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.