A young and dynamic candidate is required for the position of Assistant Executive Housekeepers for one of our properties in the group who will be reporting to Executive Housekeeper and supporting to other supervisors in all duties related to housekeeping operation. He/She needs to coordinate, schedule and supervise housecleaning staff, inspect building areas for proper cleaning and inventory cleaning supplies. They should be aware of providing on-the-job training, coordinate the housekeeping schedule and facilitate communications among guests, housekeeping staff and other hotel managers. It is also important that he/she should know the responsibilities of an assistant executive housekeeper including advanced knowledge of the proper procedures for cleaning public areas and guest rooms, handling and removing trash, replenishing and proper placement of room amenities, removing stains, using chemical-based cleaning supplies and caring for furniture, carpets and floor areas. Should be expert in working knowledge of general housekeeping codes, cost reducing, inventory management and room status change procedures. The candidates with hotel background and working on the same position or the candidates who have worked at least 5 years.
How to use strong action verbs on your resume
To effectively use resume power verbs, focus first on filling out your experience section with specific, quantified examples of your accomplishments. Then, use a compelling verb to enhance your bullet points.
Here’s a sample bullet point where the candidate improperly used resume action verbs:
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“Went to all weekly company meetings to share department news.”
This example starts with a weak verb. “Went” doesn’t convey any positive information. This verb just indicates you did what was expected of you.
Hiring managers will be impressed if you show your proactiveness and back it up with quantifiable evidence.
Here’s the same example enhanced with resume action words:
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“Spearheaded weekly company meetings by communicating departmental growth and productivity.”
The applicant opens with a much more targeted action verb. Unlike “went to,” “spearheaded” is decisive and suggests the candidate has leadership abilities, organizational skills, and a knack for planning.
The applicant also includes the strong verb “communicating,” which is among the most common resume keywords recognized by corporate applicant tracking systems (ATS). By using action verbs, your resume is more likely to bypass the ATS and land in the hiring manager’s inbox.
Finally, the candidate ends their bullet point by stating explicitly what they communicated: “departmental growth and productivity.”