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
nanny
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
support the positiveness of youths
promote human rights
attend to children's basic physical needs
supervise children
workplace sanitation
handle chemical cleaning agents
support children's wellbeing
communicate with youth
play with children
assist in children's development of basic personal skills
maintain relations with children's parents
assist children with homework
common children's diseases
clean surfaces
manage children's problems
assess the development of youth
Optional & specialised skills
baby care
prepare ready-made dishes
use reheating techniques
demonstrate when teaching
carry out wound care
cook pastry products
give constructive feedback
drive vehicles
use cooking techniques
use gardening equipment
assist students in their learning
prepare sandwiches
clean rooms
dispose waste
buy groceries
feed pets
entertain people
provide first aid
iron textiles
use food preparation techniques
disability care
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.