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
travel consultant
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
process booking
devise tailor-made tourism itineraries
maintain working relationships
use global distribution system
guarantee customer satisfaction
apply foreign languages in tourism
upsell products
maintain customer records
provide tourism related information
sell tourist packages
oversee travel arrangements
use customer relationship management software
maintain customer service
customise travel package
process payments
carry out internet research
identify customer's needs
geographical areas relevant to tourism
advertise travel insurance
handle customer complaints
maintain relationship with suppliers
Optional & specialised skills
assist clients with special needs
manage online content
comply with food safety and hygiene
oversee the printing of touristic publications
perform services in a flexible manner
use different communication channels
demonstrate intercultural competences in hospitality services
oversee the design of touristic publications
read maps
plan events
follow ethical code of conduct in tourism
build business relationships
Other matches: travel agent · travel and tourism vocational teacher · travel agency manager · insurance claims handler · door to door seller
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.