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
maintain working relationships
oversee travel arrangements
maintain customer records
customise travel package
process payments
maintain relationship with suppliers
geographical areas relevant to tourism
guarantee customer satisfaction
provide tourism related information
carry out internet research
maintain customer service
sell tourist packages
upsell products
use customer relationship management software
use global distribution system
process booking
apply foreign languages in tourism
advertise travel insurance
identify customer's needs
devise tailor-made tourism itineraries
handle customer complaints
Optional & specialised skills
oversee the printing of touristic publications
oversee the design of touristic publications
manage online content
read maps
assist clients with special needs
demonstrate intercultural competences in hospitality services
follow ethical code of conduct in tourism
use different communication channels
build business relationships
plan events
perform services in a flexible manner
comply with food safety and hygiene
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.