This paper describes general employment requirements for employment candidates in the skiing industry, as seen by Crested Butte Mountain Resort personnel. General educational requirements are primarily business skills, including: communications, computers, math, finance, accounting, economics, personnel administration, and psychology. Other general requirements that are not specifically taught, include: the ability to work as part of a team, higher-order thinking abilities, a sense of humor, a good work ethic, moral integrity, reliability, an appreciation for and understanding of the environment, and a service attitude. Customer service is considered essential to the industry. Specific requirements vary greatly by department. Departments include: (1) resort services, consisting of restaurants, rental shops, retail shops, ski instruction, nurseries, and building and grounds maintenance; (2) mountain operations; (3) property management; and (4) marketing and sales. Other jobs include computer specialists, accountants, travel agents, central reservationists, special events coordinators, and personnel administrators. Lastly, the successful employee must have a strong desire to work in the ski industry. (KS)