Looking For A Great Part Time Job? Try Valet Parking Attendant
Looking for some extra cash? Sure, we all are in this economy. Who doesn’t need additional income right now? But you’re probably employed full time already. Or, maybe you’re a student, or just someone’s who more laid back, and you just need work that’s flexible but pays well. Well, in both cases, valet parking attendant might be just what you’re looking for.
If money is your main consideration, well, that’s one of the best reasons to get a parking job. You’re not going to be the next Bill Gates, but you can do pretty well at this job. It’s common knowledge that tipping is expected when someone parks and retrieves your car. The vast majority of people honor this. If you’re out there when it’s raining, expect to do even better. Plus, your employer will be paying you a base amount.
Another nice thing about valet parking is that it’s a pretty pleasant job. You won’t be doing any heavy lifting, or getting dirty. You’ll be outside, meeting and talking to people who are glad to see you. And don’t forget, you’ll be putting cash in your pocket the same day you work.
Another big reason is flexibility. With a lot of valet services, you can choose what days you want to work. Got a date? Don’t work that night. Your son has a big Little League game coming up? Take the weekend off. This is one of the best parts of the job.
What are valet companies looking for in an employee? The really big one is someone with a clean driving record, and no criminal background. People will be entrusting some very expensive cars to your care, and the company will want to be sure you won’t wreck it or drive off with it. If you’ve been arrested, that might be a problem. If you’ve wrecked a couple cars, or have some tickets, that will certainly be a problem. But if you’re a safe driver with no skeletons in your closet, you’re fine.
You should have a professional appearance, too. Sorry, but if you’re covered with tattoos, you’re probably not going to get hired. You can talk to your prospective employer, and they may let you wear long sleeve shirts. But, frankly, they’re probably not going to hire someone with lots of tattoos. That image doesn’t exactly scream “safe driver.” The same goes double for body piercings.
Also, many companies won’t hire smokers or tobacco users. I know – you would never smoke in a person’s car, but there’s more to it than that. A lot of people are very sensitive to smoke, and they’ll be able to tell, even if you haven’t had a cigarette for a few hours before you park their car. Plus, good intentions are great, but many smokers are just too tempted to sneak behind the building and have a few quick puffs. And that can really stink up a car. And I don’t even think I have to tell you about your chances of getting a job if you’re a drug user!
So if you look good, don’t use tobacco or drugs, and have mostly obeyed the law, you’re a great candidate for a valet parking service attendant. Don’t waste your time with fast food, and don’t tear up your car delivering for Pizza Hut. Start parking cars!
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