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■What makes an executive driver suitable? What should you look for in an interview?
Executive drivers are often the unsung heroes of a company, playing an important role. However, many companies are unsure of the criteria they should use when it comes to hiring an executive driver. What kind of person is suitable for the role? This article explains the characteristics of an executive driver and points to look for in an interview.
1. What kind of aptitude can be determined from documents?
Executive drivers can be identified to a certain extent during the document screening process, before moving on to the interview stage. The first thing to look for during the document screening process is age. Executive drivers tend to be older. Past experience and skills as an executive driver are generally considered when hiring, with those in their 50s being more popular than younger candidates. It's also a good idea to check the driver's gender. It's said that most executive drivers are male. Therefore, if you prioritize general suitability, it's safest to choose a male. It's also important to check for violation history and a gold driver's license. To minimize accidents and other problems, make sure the candidate is a safe driver.
2. What aptitude can be determined through an interview?
While you can learn about a person's career history through documents, it doesn't necessarily tell you about their personality. Therefore, it's important to learn about their personality during the interview. Here are some points to check for when assessing suitability during an interview:
2-1. Can they keep a secret?
When assessing suitability for an executive driver position, the key factor is whether or not they can keep a secret. Executive-level jobs often involve confidential work information that can't even be shared with family. It's important to hire someone who can keep secrets and never leak such information to outsiders. While many hiring managers require candidates to submit a confidentiality pledge, this doesn't guarantee that they will keep that promise. Be sure to choose someone with whom you can build a strong relationship of trust and trust each other. A tight-lipped person who never reveals secrets, even to family or friends, is the ideal driver. Be wary of people who talk too much or tell obvious lies during interviews.
2-2. Can they support executives?
It's important to hire drivers who are not self-centered but who will work honestly for executives. Not only should they provide a comfortable drive, but they also need to provide attentive support so that executives can relax and get their work done. It's best to hire someone who can carefully analyze executives' personalities and behaviors and provide a comfortable in-car experience. To achieve this, it's important to choose someone who doesn't talk more than necessary. A suitable candidate is someone who can subtly assist executives without asserting their own opinions when asked. It's important to carefully assess whether the candidate meets these requirements during the interview.
2-3. Do they have good etiquette and manners?
Executive drivers need good etiquette and manners. Be sure to choose someone who has mastered business etiquette. It's important to pay attention not only to their manners when dealing with outside the company, but also to their own unique driver etiquette. Specifically, we recommend candidates who are attentive to details like opening doors, carrying luggage, and even how to use an umbrella. Make sure they're considerate, such as loading large items into the car first and opening an umbrella to avoid splashing. Hiring a driver who lacks these etiquette skills could create a bad impression on business partners and guests. This could negatively impact the company's image, so be careful. Make sure to check during the interview whether the candidate has basic etiquette.
Select a Considerate Person as an Executive Driver
The job of an executive driver requires sensitive sensitivity to requests, the skills to provide a comfortable vehicle environment, and attention to detail. Furthermore, because you'll be interacting with executives, who often possess important information, it's important to select someone who can keep secrets. Thoroughly assess suitability through document screening and interviews, and choose someone who can build a trusting relationship between executives and the driver.
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