Baggage Porters & Bellhops
Also called:
Bellman, Skycap, Sky Cap, Valet
What they do:
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
On the job, you would:
- Transfer luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage carts.
- Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.
- Receive and mark baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.
Business
Arts and Humanities
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- looking for ways to help people
- understanding people's reactions
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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Self Control
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Concern for Others
- Stress Tolerance
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You might use software like this on the job:
Word processing software
- Corel WordPerfect software
- Microsoft Word
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
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high school diploma or
some high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$20,880
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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