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
public affairs consultant
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
government policy implementation
influence legislators
maintain relationships with government agencies
perform political negotiation
think analytically
protect client interests
diplomatic principles
legislation procedure
advise on conflict management
manage government policy implementation
advise on legislative acts
apply diplomatic principles
Optional & specialised skills
rhetoric
assess risk factors
legal terminology
conduct public surveys
perform public relations
advise on public image
build international relations
moderate in negotiations
establish collaborative relations
advise on public relations
government representation
monitor political conflicts
legal research
liaise with politicians
present arguments persuasively
facilitate official agreement
political science
Other matches: public relations manager · public relations officer · fiscal affairs policy officer · political affairs officer · humanitarian advisor
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.