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
mountain guide
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
welcome tour groups
use different communication channels
escort visitors to places of interest
collect visitor fees
read maps
local geography
inform visitors at tour sites
maintain customer service
animate in the outdoors
ensure health and safety of visitors
follow ethical code of conduct in tourism
register visitors
provide tourism related information
select visitor routes
geographical areas relevant to tourism
manage tourist groups
assemble visitor supplies
handle tour contract details
handle personal identifiable information
sightseeing information
Optional & specialised skills
tourism market
monitor use of outdoor equipment
measure customer feedback
implement risk management for outdoors
work with different target groups
adapt to different weather conditions
assist clients with special needs
camping gear
advise on nature conservation
distribute local information materials
perform clerical duties
manage outdoor resources
animal species
adjust sporting equipment
local area tourism industry
maintain incident reporting records
conduct educational activities
instruct in sport
handle customer complaints
apply foreign languages in tourism
analyse weather forecast
Other matches: bicycle assembler · guide · guide dog instructor · park guide · derrickhand
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.