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
secretary of state
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse legislation
present legislation proposition
audit techniques
implement strategic management
legislation procedure
budgetary principles
prepare legislation proposition
conduct financial audits
advise on legislative acts
liaise with local authorities
perform political negotiation
advise legislators
Optional & specialised skills
government representation
project management principles
apply conflict management
manage administrative systems
constitutional law
manage budgets
public finance
represent the organisation
manage government policy implementation
present reports
government policy implementation
delegate activities
ensure cross-department cooperation
perform project management
advise on public finance
write meeting reports
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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.