To work as a hotel or motel manager, you must:

Have a high school diploma or GED;

Complete a two- or four-year training program or work your way up over several years;

Be self-confident and persuasive;

Have strong communication skills; and

Be able to direct and motivate people.

Generally work a set schedule.

Most work 40 hours per week. Occasional overtime is common.

May work evenings and weekends, since hotels are open around the clock.

HOTEL AND MOTEL MANAGERS will:

Usually have more duties.

Supervise and train employees.

Interact frequently with customers and staff.

Possibly work evenings and weekends.

Usually train through two- or four-year college programs.

About 40% are self-employed.

HOTEL AND MOTEL MANAGERS frequently:

Sit while filling out paperwork and writing reports.

Stand while supervising events.

It is important that HOTEL AND MOTEL MANAGERS be able to:

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Understand the speech of another person.

See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.