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
sociologist
ESCO occupation · 14 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
statistics
observe human behaviour
interpret current data
apply scientific methods
monitor sociological trends
apply statistical analysis techniques
study human societies
perform scientific research
sociology
apply knowledge of human behaviour
gather data
conduct qualitative research
conduct quantitative research
scientific research methodology
Optional & specialised skills
history
develop scientific theories
perform public relations
interview techniques
anthropology
economics
communication studies
advise on organisation climate
study cultures
advise legislators
write scientific papers
demography
write research proposals
politics
conduct public surveys
legal studies
gender studies
religious studies
interview focus groups
advise on public relations
content marketing strategy
political science
cultural history
perform market research
apply teaching strategies
advise on personnel management
teach sociology
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.