Description
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.
Interests
- Social
- Enterprising
Work Values
- Relationships
- Support
- Independence
Work Styles
- Self-Control
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Concern for Others
- Cooperation
- Dependability
Tasks
- 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.
- Conduct educational activities for school children.
- Research various topics, including site history, environmental conditions, and clients' skills and abilities to plan appropriate expeditions, instruction, and commentary.
Work Activities
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Getting Information
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Detailed Work Activities
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Technology Skills
- Electronic mail software
- Presentation software
- Customer relationship management CRM software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Internet browser software
Abilities
- Oral Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Speech Clarity
- Far Vision
- Speech Recognition
Skills
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
- Coordination
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- History and Archeology
- Communications and Media
- Education and Training
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Cruise CounsellorCertifying Organization
Cruise Lines International Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Tourism AmbassadorCertifying Organization
Tourism Ambassador Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Master Cruise CounsellorCertifying Organization
Cruise Lines International Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Elite Cruise CounsellorCertifying Organization
Cruise Lines International Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Lifestyle SpecialistCertifying Organization
The Travel Institute
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $30,266 |
| Median (50%) | $39,478 |
| High (90%) | $60,148 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 56,300 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 61,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 10%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 10%
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