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
special-interest groups' official
ESCO occupation · 27 essential, 48 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
advise on legislative acts
identify policy breach
public relations
communication principles
use communication techniques
negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
show diplomacy
keep updated on the political landscape
manage budgets
analyse issues
represent special-interest groups' members
recruit members
manage members
ensure compliance with policies
collaborate in the drafting of policies
communicate with media
budgetary principles
develop professional network
manage government policy implementation
interact with the board of directors
represent the organisation
perform public relations
maintain relationships with government agencies
deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
analyse problems for opportunities
present arguments persuasively
speak in public
Optional & specialised skills
trading law
identify hazards in the workplace
graphic design
evaluate humanitarian programme proposals
circulate information
election law
develop economic policies
prepare speeches
manage fundraising activities
develop employment policies
politics
identify research topics
manage sports events
visit places of work
government policy implementation
international human rights law
liaise with local authorities
liaise with sports organisations
develop manufacturing policies
advise legislators
write leaflets
business law
write work-related reports
use databases
sports ethics
statistics
humanitarian aid actors
manage sport competition programmes
develop communication strategies
trade union regulations
interview people
check payment
build international relations
analyse membership
advise on consumer rights
promote free trade
influence legislators
develop membership strategies
promote equality in sport activities
study topics
prepare presentation material
defend human rights
labour law
employment law
protect employee rights
develop trade policies
handle complaints
apply diplomatic principles
Other matches: diplomat · specialised doctor · survey enumerator · member of parliament · guide
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.