Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits
No experience is needed to work as a baggage porter, but those with prior work experience will increase their chances of landing a job, getting promoted, and possibly earning higher pay.
Successful bellhops should have good character and a friendly personality. Since bell attendants are often one of the first hotel employees with whom a guest interacts, it's important for them to make a good impression. This is a very people-oriented job. Even the most difficult guests must be served in an amiable and efficient manner. An outgoing personality and a desire to meet people from all over the country and world are good traits to have.
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