We are looking candidates for the position of Housekeeping Attendant for our hotel who should be aware of all duties identified on the cleaner work routine assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor. Performs the work as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor. Ensure that all duties are performed in an efficient and effective manner with proper utilization and care of department products and equipment. Ensure that all standards established through the department are maintained. Adheres to Health and Safety guidelines when using cleaning products, moving furniture, and equipment to clean areas and rooms. Maintains a positive and harmonious relationship with all members of the hotel. Ensure that all duties are carried out in a manner which does not cause risk of injury to residents and staff. Makes regular use of the Housekeeping Communication bulletin board to stay updated about hotel issues.
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.”