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Kamis, 18 September 2014

Chauffeur Basics: What You Must Understand

By George Dodson


Being a chauffeur is one of those many luxury jobs where you get to drive an expensive car and earn a salary which is as high as an executives'. You've decided you want to become a chauffeur. Therefore, what steps should you take to become a successful chauffeur?

Firstly, you will need to know that a chauffeur also does other things aside from driving expensive or luxury cars. They have a wide knowledge of the places or locations in a particular metropolis. They are able to come up with a plan or route to get to a specific destination at a timely manner. These individuals can also work as a tour guide since they know every corner of the city.

Having to know all the ins and outs of the city is the most basic thing that you need to know if you want to become a successful chauffeur. You should know how to get to a certain point at the least time possible. You know all the best routes and the landmarks along those routes. To be an effective chauffeur, you will need to check the places yourself and be familiar with it as well as its routes. You will need to be able to read a map easily. Learn how to use a GPS thoroughly.

Learn what makes a certain city famous or unique. You should be able to easily locate a certain landmark. What places would you recommend to visit. Why are they the favorite? What's the population of your city? What's the best place in town where one can eat or dine? What are your recommendations? Stay informed about the weather. What usually takes place in a specific time of year. You can listen to forecasts from your radio. Of course, you would also want to know the best places to stay for the night in the city.

Of course since you'll be working as a professional, you will also need a uniform. 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. A chauffeurs' uniform usually involves the use of black shoes, tie, suit and white shirt. By having to dress right you are give your clients a feel of security and satisfaction for your professional service.

Do the common sense things. Make sure your hands and nails are clean. If you want to put away your coat or suit whenever not being used, simply bring a hanger with you all the time. Don't smoke, as some people do not like that. You won't know that in less you try to smoke, so don't.

Speaking or talking should also be kept to a minimum unless spoken to by your client or an officer. Your job is to respond to your client. As Stephen Covey used to say "seek to understand, then be understood".? With experience, you'll be able to know when the time is right to talk with your client or not.

Likewise, you will also need to be prepared for just about anything that can happen. One limousine company has designed a bag that contains more than 100 items of things a client might need. Some would include an studio, bath tub, a sink, and others that clients may need. You should always make sure that you work at your best.

Lastly, you would also need the right tools. Today, phone applications may be of use for almost all types of jobs. These apps include, gps, maps, event schedules as well as weather updates.

All these things you will need if you want to become a successful and effective chauffeur in the future.




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