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Tour Guides and Escorts

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Career Description

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

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Job Zone Description

  Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation
These occupations often involve using communication and organization skills to manage and train others.
 
  Overall Experience  
  Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have gone through an apprenticeship program or several years of vocational training to perform the job.  
  Education  
  Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.  
  Job Training  
  Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training, including both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.  
  Examples  
  Dental assistants, electricians, fish and game wardens, legal secretaries, personnel recruiters and recreational workers.  

Related Occupations

1.Counter and Rental Clerks 
2.Flight Attendants 
3.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants 
4.Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks 
5.Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters 
Sources: O*Net data version 12.0
Occupational Outlook Handbook
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