Baggage Porters & Bellhops
Bellman, Sky Cap, 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:
- 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:
Office suite software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
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high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
$22,260
per year, on average
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