What is Performing for or Working Directly with the Public?
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Occupations that perform the activity Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Make announcements over public address system at sporting or other public events. May act as master of ceremonies or disc jockey at weddings, parties, clubs, or other gathering places.
Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.
Provide personal services to ensure the safety, security, and comfort of airline passengers during flight. Greet passengers, verify tickets, explain use of safety equipment, and serve food or beverages.
Play one or more musical instruments in recital, in accompaniment, or as members of an orchestra, band, or other musical group.
Park vehicles or issue tickets for customers in a parking lot or garage. May collect fee.
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for on-air broadcasting, or for video recording.
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.
Plan, direct, or coordinate gaming operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.
Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for travel agency customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required. May also describe, plan, and arrange itineraries and se…
Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May p…
Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages, arrange or give advice on transportation, business services or entertainment, or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and mainten…
Make and confirm reservations for transportation or lodging, or sell transportation tickets. May check baggage and direct passengers to designated concourse, pier, or track; deliver tickets, contact individuals and groups to infor…
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.
Post information enabling patrons to wager on various races and sporting events. Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. May operate random number generating equipment and announce the numbers for patrons. Receive…
Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.