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
sergeant
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
military drill
monitor military equipment use
ensure compliance with types of weapons
military code
train military troops
military combat techniques
military weaponry
identify security threats
advise superiors on military operations
defend human rights
delegate activities
lead military troops
manage troop deployment
Optional & specialised skills
use geographic information systems
camouflage
give battle commands
geographic information systems
operate armoured fighting vehicles
provide humanitarian aid
coordinate rescue missions
maintain operational communications
patrol areas
operate radio equipment
surveillance methods
use different communication channels
instruct in military duties
ensure equipment availability
handle surveillance equipment
perform search and rescue missions
coordinate patrols
supervise the maintenance of military 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.