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
mayor
ESCO occupation · 9 essential, 20 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage administrative systems
government policy implementation
build community relations
maintain relations with local representatives
maintain relationships with government agencies
perform government ceremonies
liaise with local authorities
manage government policy implementation
government representation
Optional & specialised skills
present legislation proposition
perform project management
advise on legislative acts
political science
perform political negotiation
motivate supporters
manage staff
constitutional law
conduct public presentations
budgetary principles
political parties
public finance
legislation procedure
public law
prepare legislation proposition
perform debates
project management principles
apply conflict management
analyse community needs
advise on public finance
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.