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Tour Guides and Escorts

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Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    30%

  • Associate's degree

    30%

  • High school

    21%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    7%

  • Less than high school

    4%

  • Master's degree

    2%

  • Some college

    1%

  • Post baccalaureate

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • History, General
  • Archeology

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • History and Archeology
  • Education and Training
  • Geography

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.