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
technical communicator
ESCO occupation · 23 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
identify ICT user needs
multimedia systems
integrate content into output media
gather technical information
manage content metadata
apply ICT terminology
provide written content
structure information
documentation types
interpret technical texts
product usage risks analysis
visual presentation techniques
conduct content quality assurance
develop ICT safety information
ICT software specifications
manage information sources
content development processes
compile content
provide technical documentation
apply tools for content development
develop documentation in accordance with legal requirements
cognitive psychology
publishing strategy
Optional & specialised skills
Sass
provide multimedia content
LESS
provide online help
use markup languages
use content management system software
style sheet languages
manage localisation
design graphics
translate requirement concepts into visual design
CSS
utilise content types
JSSS
manage content development projects
ICT help platforms
application usability
create script for artistic production
Other matches: ICT documentation manager · medium · technical director · technical sales representative · technical sales representative in machinery and industrial 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.