Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Becoming A Chauffeur

By George Dodson


As soon as you've heard the word chauffeur, you've probably had an idea what he does and what his lifestyle is like based on the movies you've seen. You then decided to become one. How do you go about doing that?

The first thing you want to understand the chauffeur is just not a driver. They are also equipped with the knowledge about the place or location where they are employed. They can easily make a decision on which path to take during a travel to minimize time. Practically, you can tell that they are also tour guides for a specific city since they know almost all ins and outs of it.

The first thing you need to know if you want to become a chauffeur is that you will need to know all the places within your city. You become an expert on how to get from point A to point B. You know all the best routes to take in every journey. The best way to do that is to get out and discover your city. Reading a map should be something that you can do easily. Learn how to use a GPS thoroughly.

Learn what makes a certain city famous or unique. What are the landmarks? Where should someone go if he or she wishes to see something. Understand what the certain place has to offer and why many take time to visit the place. Know your city's population. Where do people usually eat. You should have a good list of recommendations. Stay informed about the weather. Know what happens on a specific date. What other forecasts. Finally one of the best hotels, and the stores nearby.

Along with the decent occupation, you will also need to have a decent uniform or outfit for the job. Your dress or uniform will let other people know that you are a professional and you know what you are doing and you deserve respect.

There are many companies nowadays that appoints uniforms for their every single staff including the chauffeurs. The popular style of uniform for chauffeurs today would include a tie, black suit with white shirt and black shoes. Through this, you are able to show that you are well experienced in what you do and that they are safe in your hands.

Do the common sense things. One of the things you need to be aware of is your proper hygiene. If you want to put away your coat or suit whenever not being used, simply bring a hanger with you all the time. Always maintain proper manners which include not smoking since many people or clients do not. Always consider your clients before even thinking about smoking.

One of the most important keys to remember is don't speak until spoken to. Your job is to respond to your client. "Seek to understand, then be understood", as what Stephen Covey would say.? By spending a good amount of time, you will then be able to know when it is time to chat with your client and when not to.

Preparation for anything is also an essential factor in becoming a successful chauffeur. Many limousine companies today build their vehicle with a lot of features that clients can simply take hold of. That includes a sewing kit, a pack of gum, and just about anything you can think of that client might need. You should always make sure that you work at your best.

Of course, every professional should have his or her own tool for his or her job. Currently, there are a few apps on phones that you can simply use in your line of work. These apps include, gps, maps, event schedules as well as weather updates.

If you're looking to succeed as a chauffeur, then these would pretty much sum up all the things that you will need.




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