Tour Guides and Escorts

General Information

Description

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

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

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%
Doctoral degree 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

Knowledge

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

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