Tour Guides and Escorts
Also known as: Admitting Office Escort, Adventure Guide, Alpine Guide (+49 more)
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
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What You'll Do
- Conduct educational activities for school children.
- Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, or art galleries.
- Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
- Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
- Greet and register visitors, and issue any required identification badges or safety devices.
- Distribute brochures, show audiovisual presentations, and explain establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
- Provide directions and other pertinent information to visitors.
- Provide for physical safety of groups, performing such activities as providing first aid or directing emergency evacuations.
- Provide information about wildlife varieties and habitats, as well as any relevant regulations, such as those pertaining to hunting and fishing.
- Collect fees and tickets from group members.
Essential Skills
Career Fit Overview
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Top passions
- Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
- Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
- Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
Common styles
Self-Control, Adaptability/Flexibility, Cooperation, Concern for Others, Dependability
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Key Abilities
This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:
Technologies & Tools
Work Environment & Style
Common Styles for This Career
- Self-Control (High importance: 4.35/5)
- Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.32/5)
- Cooperation (High importance: 4.28/5)
- Concern for Others (High importance: 4.26/5)
- Dependability (High importance: 4.23/5)
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This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.
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