Inbound Tour Guides

You may be able to gain experience by finding a part-time or summer job working as a tour guide. Local historical sites or museums often use part-time workers or volunteers of all ages from the community to conduct tours. You can also talk with tour guides regarding the rewards and challenges of the job, and observe them as they do their work. Suggested interview questions include: What made you want to enter this career? What do you like most and least about your job? How did you train for this field? What are some key skills for success? What advice would you give to young people about preparing for the field and being successful on the job? Perhaps you could even job-shadow a guide to learn even more about the field.