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
writer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 14 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
consult information sources
types of literature genres
copyright legislation
write dialogues
spelling
perform background research on writing subject
write storylines
grammar
publishing market
apply grammar and spelling rules
critically reflect on artistic production processes
develop creative ideas
use specific writing techniques
publishing industry
literature
writing techniques
select subject matter
Optional & specialised skills
linguistics
attend book fairs
respect publication formats
promote your writings
evaluate writings in response to feedback
proofread text
teach writing
critique other writers
manage writing administration
write to a deadline
negotiate publishing rights
liaise with book publishers
negotiate artistic productions
consult with editor
Other matches: script writer · advertising copywriter · blogger · speechwriter · lyricist
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.