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
palaeontologist
ESCO occupation · 10 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
geological time scale
paleontology
scientific research methodology
use geographic information systems
scientific modelling
geographic information systems
apply scientific methods
perform scientific research
geology
write scientific papers
Optional & specialised skills
gather experimental data
record test data
identify fossils
perform laboratory tests
develop scientific theories
geophysics
locate fossils
conduct geochemical research
biology
oversee excavation
collect samples for analysis
botany
write research proposals
analyse experimental laboratory data
conduct field work
interpret geophysical data
excavate fossils
examine geochemical samples
apply statistical analysis techniques
work ergonomically
chemistry
assemble fossils
operate scientific measuring equipment
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.