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Is being an usher or ticket taker a good fit for you?

Helps people at events and shows. Checks tickets, helps people find seats and shows them where things are.

What the work involves

  • Sells or collects tickets, passes or memberships from people at entertainment events.
  • Cleans the facilities and keeps them tidy.
  • Helps people with special needs, such as those using wheelchairs.
  • Keeps order and makes sure safety rules are followed.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and helping. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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