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