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
guide
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
collect visitor fees
perform clerical duties
provide visitor information
speak different languages
train guides
conduct educational activities
assemble visitor supplies
assist clients with special needs
register visitors
use different communication channels
maintain customer service
escort visitors to places of interest
manage health and safety standards
handle veterinary emergencies
create solutions to problems
inform visitors at tour sites
monitor visitor tours
ensure health and safety of visitors
maintain working relationships
select visitor routes
Optional & specialised skills
transport visitors
plant species
measure customer feedback
maintain relationship with suppliers
demonstrate intercultural competences in hospitality services
manage tourist groups
handle tour contract details
animal species
maintain incident reporting records
local geography
sightseeing information
handle personal identifiable information
maintain relationships with doctors
tourism sector policies
read maps
promote recreation activities
environmental impact of tourism
identify plants characteristics
handle customer complaints
advise on nature conservation
tourism market
local area tourism industry
provide tourism related information
geographical areas relevant to tourism
inspire enthusiasm for nature
follow ethical code of conduct in tourism
natural areas maintenance
distribute local information materials
monitor nature conservation
welcome tour groups
apply foreign languages in tourism
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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.