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