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
military engineer
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
examine engineering principles
design engineering components
engineering processes
define technology strategy
adjust engineering designs
mechanical tools
monitor technology trends
advise superiors on military operations
oversee quality control
engineering principles
monitor military equipment use
supervise the maintenance of military equipment
quality standards
military weaponry
Optional & specialised skills
concepts of telecommunications
maintain electrical equipment
perform minor repairs to equipment
perform maintenance on installed equipment
test electronic units
calibrate electronic instruments
write situation reports
perform test run
perform physical stress tests on models
design prototypes
electronic and telecommunication equipment
electrical engineering
electronics principles
military code
maintain electronic equipment
determine production feasibility
provide technical documentation
military combat techniques
military logistics
mechanical engineering
report test findings
Other matches: aircraft engine tester · aircraft engine inspector · aircraft engine specialist · optical instrument repairer · aircraft engine assembler
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.