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
apply grammar and spelling rules
pose questions referring to documents
decode handwritten texts
type error-free documents
use dictionaries
draft corporate emails
align content with form
use microsoft office
transcription methods
provide written content
use free typing techniques
company policies
Optional & specialised skills
audio technology
maintain customer records
integrate content into output media
stenography
write meeting reports
type texts from audio sources
content development processes
ensure proper document management
use shorthand computer program
use stenotype machines
operate audio equipment
compile content
translate keywords into full texts
digitise documents
perform office routine activities
use shorthand
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.