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or will necessarily want to pass through all levels of the model, Figure 3.1 does provide de
ned career
paths for those who are interested. It also indicates what combination of training and experience is
normally required to achieve various positions.
Although clearly an oversimpli
cation, the career path model demonstrates that people may take
a variety of routes in pursuing their careers at different levels within and across the various subsectors
of tourism. The speci
c positions that will appeal to different people will, of course, vary according to
their particular educational background and their occupational skills. The chosen career path will also
re
ect a person
s values and interests. Just how the chosen occupation might re
ect individual values
and interest is shown in Figure 3.2. As indicated, front-line staff (entry level and operations) must like
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Attractions
Amusement Park
General Manager
Food & Beverage
Restaurant Owner
Accommodations
Hotel Owner
Tour & Travel Tour
Bus Line Owner
Independence
Flexible Work
Hours
Financial &
Personal
Success
Control
Novelty/Change
Independence
Irregular Work
Hours
Control
Money
People
Novelty/Change
Success
Quality
Commitment
Work Ethic
Optimism
People/Employees
Challenge
Growth
Humor
Flexibility
Organization
Working with
Numbers
Quality
Tourism &
Tourists
Organization
Attention to Detail
Flexibility/
Diversity
People
Creativity
Business
Irregular Work
Hours
Tour Bus
Line Manager
Quality
Commitment
Work
People
Challenge
Flexibility
Growth
Humor
Organization
Innovation
Working with
Numbers
Director of
Special Attractions
Young People
Professionalism
Work Ethic
Creativity
Irregular Work
Hours
Variable Work
Environment
Challenge
Economic Value
Leisure/Fun
Analysis
Restaurant Manager
Quality
People
Leadership
Novelty/Change
Nutrition
Hotel Manager
Influencing
People
Novelty/Change
Curiosity
Competition
People
Problem Solving
Status
PREDOMINANT
VALUES AND
INTERESTS
PEOPLE
QUALITY
CHALLENGE
FLEXIBILITY
NOVELTY/CHANGE
Assistant Executive
Housekeeper
Customers/
People
Quality
Cost Effectiveness
Team Efficiency
Problem Solving
Challenge
Superintendent of
Bus Maintenance
People and Their
Safety
Quality
Variety/Novelty
Machinery
Problems
Organization
Amusement Park
Supervisor
People
Quality
Machinery
Challenge
Efficiency
Maître D'
People
Quality
Challenge
Food Industry
Operations
Chambermaid
Operations Ride
Operator
Bartender
Tour Bus Driver
People
Quality
Creativity
Flexible Work
Hours
Customers/
People
Neatness
Fun
Variety
Cleaning
People
Esteem
Power/Control
Being Busy
Routine
People
Commitment
Initiative
Work
Teamwork
Being Busy
Food & Beverage
Server
Entry
Chambermaid
Entry Ride
Operator
PEOPLE
Ticket Agent
People
Flexibility
Work Conditions
People
Cleanliness
Cultural Variety
People
Helpfulness
Challenge
Clerical Tasks
Math
Tr a ve l
Novelty/Variety
People
Fun
*NOTE
The values and
interests listed here
are samples.
A small sample of
experts was used in
data collection.
Personal Worth
Work
* created for the INDUSTRY ANALYSIS and TRAINING INFORMATION BRANCH
DEPARTMENT of CAREER DEVELOPMENT and EMPLOYMENT GOVERNMENT
of ALBERTA by CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Figure 3.2
Career paths
in tourism, sample
occupations, values, and
interests.
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