Baggage Porters & Bellhops

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Bell Captain, Bellman, Skycap, Valet

What they do:
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
On the job, you would:
  • Receive and mark baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.
  • Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.
  • Transport guests about premises and local areas, or arrange for transportation.

Knowledge

Business

  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Transportation

  • movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road

Skills

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • talking to others

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Attention

  • do two or more things at the same time
  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others
  • Cooperation

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Office suite software

  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
  • Microsoft Office software Hot Technology

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel Hot Technology

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft Outlook Hot Technology

Education

no high school diploma/GED or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed

Get started on your career:

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Job Outlook

Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

Salary:

$31,510
$22,210
$45,560
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