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Description

Career Cluster:

Hospitality & Tourism

Plan, organize, and conduct long distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

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Education

Required Level of Education

• Some College Courses = 40.36%
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 33.00%
• Bachelor's Degree = 12.01%
• Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 11.48%
• Master's Degree = 2.98%
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master = 0.18%

Related Work Experience

• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 38.66%
• None = 24.19%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 18.54%
• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 11.48%
• Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 3.16%
• Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 2.98%
• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.82%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 0.18%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 37.43%
• None = 23.05%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 18.45%
• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 12.71%
• Up to and including 1 month = 4.07%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 3.77%
• Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.53%

On-the-Job Training

• Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 31.16%
• Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 19.07%
• Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 18.98%
• Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 12.10%
• None or short demonstration = 11.48%
• Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 7.22%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
• Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
• Sell travel packages.
• Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
• Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
• Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
• Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
• Pay bills and record checks issued.
• Attend to special needs of tour participants.
• Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
• Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

• Administer first aid to injured group participants.
• Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity or tour sites.
• Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
• Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
• Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
• Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups to ensure compliance.

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
86.25	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
85.50	Sales and Marketing	Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
70.00	Geography	Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
66.50	Clerical	Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
65.25	Administration and Management	Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
62.75	Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
52.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
50.00	Economics and Accounting	Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
72.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
68.75	Service Orientation	Actively looking for ways to help people.
65.50	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
62.50	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
62.50	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
56.25	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
56.25	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
53.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
53.00	Negotiation	Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
53.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
53.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
72.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
72.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
68.75	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
65.75	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
59.50	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
56.25	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
56.25	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
56.25	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56.25	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53.25	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
53.25	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
86.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
80.75	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
80.00	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
75.25	Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	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.
68.75	Selling or Influencing Others	Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
64.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
64.50	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
61.75	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
61.50	Interacting With Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
60.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
59.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
58.75	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
57.50	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
57.25	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
50.75	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
89.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
88.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
83.00	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
81.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
80.75	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
80.75	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
80.25	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
78.25	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
77.75	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
77.75	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
75.75	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
75.50	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
75.00	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
66.50	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
66.00	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
58.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
66.67	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
66.67	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
55.50	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
96.00	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
93.20	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
93.00	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
91.00	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
90.20	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
89.60	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
87.40	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
87.40	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
86.40	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
83.80	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
83.00	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
82.40	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
75.80	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
75.40	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
75.00	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
74.60	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
74.20	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
65.80	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
62.40	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
60.60	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
60.00	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
58.40	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
57.80	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
56.80	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
56.80	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
51.60	Degree of Automation	How automated is the job?
51.40	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
51.00	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?

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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

• Overall Experience
  • Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
• Job Training
  • Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
• Examples
  • These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, occupational therapy assistants, and medical assistants.
• Education
  • Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$19,600.00	$33,820.00	$46,880.00
Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

 Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

 National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

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Employment Projections

National	2012	2022	% Change
United States	5,700	5,900	+ 3.6%
State	2012	2022	% Change
Virginia	0	0	+ 0.0%
Region	2010	2020	% Change
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

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Related Occupations

Related Occupations

• Tour Guides and Escorts
• Travel Agents
• Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
• Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
• Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
• Bus Drivers, School or Special Client
• Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers
• Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs
• Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
• Subway and Streetcar Operators

 

Careers in Travel and Tourism Pathway:

• Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
• Interpreters and Translators
• Tour Guides and Escorts
• Travel Guides
• Travel Agents
• Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
• Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants

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The data sources for the information displayed here include: New York State Department of Labor; New Jersey Department of Labor; California Occupational Information Coordinating Committee.

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	4.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	4.0
Selling or Influencing Others	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.5
Performing Administrative Activities	3.5
Interacting With Computers	3.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	3.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	3.5
Thinking Creatively	3.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.0
Processing Information	3.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Coaching and Developing Others	3.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Developing and Building Teams	3.0
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	3.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.5
Documenting/Recording Information	2.5
Training and Teaching Others	2.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	2.5
Analyzing Data or Information	2.0
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	2.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	2.0
Handling and Moving Objects	2.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	2.0
Performing General Physical Activities	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	2.0
Staffing Organizational Units	1.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	1.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	1.5

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Titles

• Alpine Guide
• Cruise Counselor
• Cruise Director
• Cruise Guide
• Dude Wrangler
• Guide
• Hunting and Fishing Guide
• Mountain Bike Guide
• River Expedition Guide
• River Guide
• Tour Coordinator
• Tour Director
• Tour Escort
• Tour Guide
• Tour Manager
• Tour Operator
• Tours Captain
• Tours Hostess
• Travel Agent
• Travel Consultant

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Related Schools

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