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■Difficult? Introducing the work of an executive driver!
■Difficult? Introducing the work of an executive driver!
When you are looking for a new job, you may come across an announcement for the recruitment of executive drivers. Many people may be interested in the job, but hesitate to apply because they do not know the specific work content or the level of difficulty. Therefore, in this article, we will explain the work content and the differences from other drivers to serve as a reference for those who are considering becoming an executive driver.
1. Work content of an executive driver
Unlike taxis, executive drivers do not carry an unspecified number of people. They work exclusively for a company and only executives belonging to that company are allowed to ride in the car. The executives here include the president, and their main job is to transport them to and from work. Of course, it is not enough to just take them from home to work, but you are required to drive throughout the day according to the requests of the executives. Therefore, the specific working hours will be determined by the convenience of the executives. It is important to note that you cannot start and finish work at the same time every day.
By the way, after taking the executive to their destination, there is a waiting period until the executives finish their business. However, since there are many cases where the errand is finished earlier than planned, you cannot use the waiting time to go somewhere.
2. Special features of executive drivers
In addition to the fact that the people who provide services are limited to the executives of the company where you are employed, there are some special features of executive drivers. If you are aiming to become an executive driver, it is important to fully understand them. We will explain the characteristics and points to note unique to executive drivers so that you do not regret your job after you start working.
2-1. Heavy responsibility
The most important thing for an executive driver is a sense of responsibility. This is because the person who drives the car plays an extremely important role in the company. In addition, it is important for an executive driver not to simply drive the car to the destination, but to deliver the executive safely and comfortably. Therefore, having high driving skills as a professional driver is a prerequisite for doing this job. By the way, since the travel of executives is widespread, there are often cases where they use the Shinkansen and airports. In such cases, it is not acceptable under any circumstances to be late for departure.
In addition, by giving a ride to important people in the company, you will have more opportunities to come into contact with various information within the company. For example, phone calls and conversations heard from the back seat. Needless to say, such information should not be leaked carelessly, so no matter what you hear in the car, you must maintain confidentiality. For these reasons, executive drivers are expected to have a high sense of responsibility.
2-2. Consideration is required
The people that executive drivers drive are important to the company. Therefore, they are required to be polite and considerate of the other person at all times. For example, when parking the car, you must choose a place where it is easy to get in and out of the back seat, and if it is raining, you must get out first and put an umbrella over the other person. There are many other points to be careful about, such as carrying luggage and opening the door immediately after parking the car.
If possible, it would be ideal if you could analyze the personality and behavioral patterns of the executives and presidents you usually drive and be able to provide the kind of detailed consideration that suits them. Of course, it is important not only to be considerate, but also to observe basic manners.
2-3. Secretarial duties
Needless to say, the main job of an executive driver is to drive the car to the destination. However, in fact, there are cases where they have to take on secretarial roles as well. A typical example is schedule management, but in addition to that, they are required to have a certain degree of secretarial skills, including various attentions to detail. Therefore, as a rough understanding, you can think of an executive driver as a secretary whose main job is driving.
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