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
regional development policy officer
ESCO occupation · 10 essential, 13 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
advise on economic development
government policy
perform scientific research
advise on legislative acts
maintain relations with local representatives
government policy implementation
maintain relationships with government agencies
manage government policy implementation
create solutions to problems
liaise with local authorities
Optional & specialised skills
develop professional network
inspect government policy compliance
analyse economic trends
carry out internet research
advise legislators
project management principles
scientific research methodology
forecast economic trends
develop economic policies
carry out strategic research
liaise with politicians
social justice
analyse community needs
Other matches: competition policy officer · economic policy officer · housing policy officer · social services policy officer · fiscal affairs policy officer
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.