Tour Guides and Escorts
On the Job
Tour Guides and Escorts guide individuals or groups on sightseeing tours. They take tourists to places of interest, such as art galleries or public buildings.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Respond to customer inquiries.
- Gather information in order to provide services to clients.
- Provide attraction or event information to patrons.
- Provide patrons with directions to locales or attractions.
- Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
- Teach daily living skills or behaviors.
- Train service staff.
- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Administer first aid.
- Greet customers, patrons, or visitors.
Typical Working Conditions
- Dealing with external customers.
- Frequent contact with others.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Close physical proximity with other people.
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