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
scientific modelling
use geographic information systems
scientific research methodology
geology
write scientific papers
paleontology
geological time scale
geographic information systems
apply scientific methods
perform scientific research
Optional & specialised skills
chemistry
excavate fossils
develop scientific theories
locate fossils
perform laboratory tests
collect samples for analysis
examine geochemical samples
identify fossils
operate scientific measuring equipment
geophysics
gather experimental data
interpret geophysical data
oversee excavation
work ergonomically
assemble fossils
conduct field work
conduct geochemical research
apply statistical analysis techniques
biology
write research proposals
record test data
botany
analyse experimental laboratory data
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.