Occupation Details
Travel Guides
Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.
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Enterprising
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Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Values
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.
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.
Independence
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Salary & Job Outlook
Starting Salary
$31,030.00
New York StateMedian Salary
$40,350.00
New York StateExperienced Salary
$48,820.00
New York StateNational Average for Comparison
New York State Job Market Outlook
Jobs Right Now (2018)
2,290
professionals in NYFuture Job Growth (2030)
3,600
+131 jobs/yearNew Jobs Every Year
594
new opportunities yearlyGrowth Rate
0.6%
projected increasePreparation: Experience, Training, and Education
The list below outlines the prior educational experience required to perform in this occupation.
Some Training - Certificate or hands-on training
Experience Requirements
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Education Requirements
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Training Details
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Transferrable Skills and Experience
These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
School Programs
The following lists school programs which are applicable to this occupation.
Licensing & Certification
State License and Certifications Requirements are not currently associated with this occupation.
Skills
The list below includes the skills required by workers in this occupation; skills are what allow you to learn more quickly and improve your performance.
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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.
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Skill level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Knowledge
The list below includes knowledge items, the principles and facts required by this occupation.
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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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.
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
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.
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.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Work Environment
The list below includes the physical and social factors that influence the nature of work in this occupation.
Hover over or tap each factor to see its description.
Work Styles
Included in the list below are the personal work style characteristics that can affect how well a worker is likely to perform in this occupation.
Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Concern for Others
Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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.
Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Social Orientation
Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Tools & Technology
This list below describes the machines, equipment, tools, software, and information technology that workers in this occupation will use.
Tools
- Animal sound lures
- Camping tents
- Climbing carabiners
- Climbing harnesses
- Climbing helmets
- Climbing ropes
- Computer laser printers
- Cordless microphones
- Digital video cameras
- Electronic maps
- Emergency first aid kits
- Equipment trailers
- Hunting rifles
- Hunting shotguns
- Motor coaches
- Navigation equipment
- Passenger vehicles
- Portable public address PA systems
- Propane camping stoves
- Radio frequency RF Transmitters
- Recreational water vehicles
- Shuttle buses
- Smart phones
- Sport fishing reels
- Sport fishing rods
- Tablet computers
Technology
- Customer information databases
- Data visualization software
- Financial accounting software
- Global positioning system GPS software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Tableau
- Travel Agent CMS
- Web browser software
Duties
Duties are job behaviors describing activities that occur on multiple jobs. The generalized and detailed work activities described in the list below apply to this occupation.
- provide travel suggestions
- assume responsibility for safety of group
- fill out business or government forms
- process or prepare travel forms
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- inform clients of travel restrictions
- explain government laws or regulations
- give instructions regarding forest regulations to campers
- explain establishment processes or operations
- oversee work progress to verify safety or conformance to standards
- ensure hunting method or equipment are lawful
- operate vehicles or ground equipment
- pilot aircraft
- cook meals
- sell merchandise
- schedule guest recreational activities
- develop travel itinerary
- make travel reservations
- arrange for transportation or accommodations
- carry equipment, luggage or cases
- demonstrate or explain assembly or use of equipment
- use knowledge of international travel regulations
- use first aid procedures
- monitor facilities or equipment
- make presentations
- provide clients with travel information
- provide customers with travel assistance
- provide customer service
- greet customers, guests, visitors, or passengers
- describe points of interest to tour group
- lead individuals or groups to tour locations
- escort group on city or establishment tours
- provide directions or other information to visitors
Tasks
The list below outlines specific tasks that a worker in this occupation is called upon to do regularly.
- Explain hunting and fishing laws to groups to ensure compliance.
- Lead individuals or groups to tour site locations and describe points of interest.
- Pilot airplanes or drive land and water vehicles to transport tourists to activity or tour sites.
- Arrange for tour or expedition details such as accommodations, transportation, equipment, and the availability of medical personnel.
- Plan tour itineraries, applying knowledge of travel routes and destination sites.
- Resolve any problems with itineraries, service, or accommodations.
- Sell or rent equipment, clothing, and supplies related to expeditions.
- Pay bills and record checks issued.
- Attend to special needs of tour participants.
- Sell travel packages.
- Evaluate services received on the tour, and report findings to tour organizers.
- Verify amounts and quality of equipment prior to expeditions or tours.
- Instruct novices in climbing techniques, mountaineering, and wilderness survival, and demonstrate use of hunting, fishing, and climbing equipment.
- Set up camps, and prepare meals for tour group members.
- Give advice on sightseeing and shopping.
- Administer first aid to injured group participants.
- Provide tourists with assistance in obtaining permits and documents such as visas, passports, and health certificates, and in converting currency.