Future of Work•3 min read
Speak the language of skills and your career map gets clearer.
Imagine trying to learn a language with no dictionary. That’s what job hunting feels like without a skills taxonomy. Random words, random guesses, no map.
The big three
- ESCO (EU): multilingual, maps skills to education and jobs.
- O*NET (US): deep dive into occupations and the skills they demand.
- Lightcast: living library, updated constantly from job ads.
How to use them
- Pick a role and read its page in ESCO or O*NET.
- Cross check with Lightcast to catch trending skills.
- Build two small projects tagged with those skills.
Why it works
- Employers, educators, and platforms all speak taxonomy. If you align with it, your profile becomes searchable and comparable.