How To Be A Chauffeur

By George Dodson


Somewhere, perhaps in a movie, you've seen a limousine and a chauffeur, and noticed the lifestyle surrounding that whole scene. Thus, you think it would be very nice to be one. So how do you become a 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 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.

To become a chauffeur, you start by learning your city thoroughly. Know where to go and how to get to the desired place by your boss. You know all the best routes to take in every journey. To be an effective chauffeur, you will need to check the places yourself and be familiar with it as well as its routes. 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. Know why the certain places are mostly visited by many. You should have a good number regarding the city's population. What's the best place in town where one can eat or dine? Be ready to provide your client with recommendations. Furthermore, you would also take note of the weather. What usually takes place in a specific time of year. What other forecasts. 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. You're representing your company, and or leaving an impression that you know which are doing and you dress the part.

Most companies have a dress standard for the chauffeur's. The popular style of uniform for chauffeurs today would include a tie, black suit with white shirt and black shoes. By having to dress right you are give your clients a feel of security and satisfaction for your professional service.

Try to notice the smallest things at work. One of the things you need to be aware of is your proper hygiene. Keep a coat hanger with you so you can hang up your coat when you need to. Always maintain proper manners which include not smoking since many people or clients do not. Smoking is dangerous to the health not only to you but also to your clients.

One of the most important keys to remember is don't speak until spoken to. Your attention should be directed to your client. Use the Stephen Covey standby, "seek to understand, then be in understood.? With experience, you'll be able to know when the time is right to talk with your client or not.

Preparation for anything is also an essential factor in becoming a successful chauffeur. One limousine company has designed a bag that contains more than 100 items of things a client might need. That includes a sewing kit, a pack of gum, and just about anything you can think of that client might need. Aim to provide the best service as possible.

Finally, keep on hand some handy tools. There are number of apps for your phone and go a long way. These apps include, gps, maps, event schedules as well as weather updates.

Pay attention to all this if you're thinking about becoming a chauffeur.




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