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