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
typist
ESCO occupation · 12 essential, 16 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
type error-free documents
decode handwritten texts
use dictionaries
align content with form
pose questions referring to documents
draft corporate emails
company policies
apply grammar and spelling rules
transcription methods
provide written content
use free typing techniques
use microsoft office
Optional & specialised skills
type texts from audio sources
integrate content into output media
maintain customer records
translate keywords into full texts
audio technology
write meeting reports
use shorthand computer program
compile content
operate audio equipment
digitise documents
content development processes
use shorthand
stenography
ensure proper document management
use stenotype machines
perform office routine activities
Other matches: secretary · medical transcriptionist
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.