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Tour Guides and Escorts

Also called: Docent, Historical Interpreter, Museum Guide, Tour Guide

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:
  • Describe tour points of interest to group members, and respond to questions.
  • Escort individuals or groups on cruises, sightseeing tours, or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, or art galleries.
  • Monitor visitors' activities to ensure compliance with establishment or tour regulations and safety practices.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language
  • history and archeology

Communications

  • multimedia

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Basic Skills

  • talking to others
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Social

  • understanding people's reactions
  • looking for ways to help people

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Attention

  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Social

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.

  • Self Control
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Concern for Others
  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Pear Deck

Customer relationship management CRM software

  • Centaur Systems Centaur Travel Business Management System TBMS
  • TourTech Systems TourTools

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $34,440

Education

Associate's degree or bachelor's degree is usually needed.