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What should I wear to my job interview for a housekeeping position?

admin — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:58:04 +0000

I have a job interview tomorrow for a Housekeeping position at a hotel and have seriously no idea what to wear. I have more corporate type clothing but I feel that is majorly over dressing. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks in advance guys.

Why is it over dressing? At any job interview, you are judged on not only how you respond to interview questions, but also on your appearance. It doesn't matter if you're applying for a job as a bank teller or a janitor….look professional, neat and clean. That means men should wear a nice business suit, slacks/shirt and tie, etc. and women a suit, dress, skirt and blouse, etc. Right now with unemployment rates as high as they are there is serious competition for employment. Do what it takes to be the one that makes the best impression.

How can I make housekeeping less of a challenge?

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:08:07 +0000

How can I make Housekeeping less of a challenge for me, Im bipolar and I don't really get motivated to clean although I need to and I also don't have a very long attention span in order to get it all done, what would be a simpler way to do things without driving myself crazy??

Check out flylady. I am ADHD. House cleaning can quickly get away from me and that site with the emails really can keep me on track. Even if I hit a stretch where I am not keeping up the site helps me pick back up where I left off. They not only help keep you on track with cleaning but meal planning, bill paying, and your health and beauty routines. Flylady might feel a little juvenile at first but if you just give it a try you'll see that the system works.

What is considered poor housekeeping?

admin — Sat, 16 May 2009 21:21:05 +0000

My house I try to keep clean,but no matter what I do they onsider it poor Housekeeping, and a health hazard. I have a disablity.

Poor housekeeping is not doing your dishes or not thoroughly washing out your kitchen sinks, not wiping out your bathroom sinks of toothpaste or anything else that is visible, having fuzz or noticable dirt on your carpet and floors (vacuum and sweep at least twice a week), not scrubbing your toilet at least once per week, having trash that smells, having dust so thick you can leave fingerprints, etc.

An easy method to keep your home clean is get some Clorox wipes or bathroom sanitizing wipes. Wipe out your sinks daily with these as well as the toilet seat to keep your bathroom sanitary…just keep the wipes on the counter. I do this in my kitchen also. Dust, sweep, check for cobwebs, take out the trash, and vacuum as neccessary.

How much should I charge to do general housekeeping for homes?

admin — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:01:16 +0000

I would like to start my own business doing general Housekeeping for homes and possibly running errands along with it but I'm not sure how much I should charge. Any ideas on what the standard is?

Rates will vary depending on the area you are in and how professional your business is. You do need to find out what the price range is there and adjust your prices according to that. You want to make a profit, so don't foget to figure all costs: supplies, gas and car expenses, your time, etc. It is better to get paid by the job instead of by the hour. You will get better as you become more experienced and it won't take as much time to do the same job.

You can also check with local colleges or small buisness groups for guidance in getting started. Good Luck!

where can i find listings for housekeeping positions, in hotels downtown?

admin — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:44:03 +0000

I do not see anything listed of Housekeeping in your category, why is that?

Check your local newspaper in the "Want Ads".

What are the tips for good housekeeping?

admin — Mon, 11 May 2009 04:30:12 +0000

I would like to keep my office with good Housekeeping. Tips please.

The number one piece of advice I have is don't let it get away from you.
Don't let the clutter begin and keeping it tidy is a snap.
Put things back where they belong right away.
Toss out/shred junk paperwork as soon as it hits your hands.
Straighten up your work area at the end of the day and when you come in the next morning you won't walk in to chaos.

What are some housekeeping tips and secrets for non-domestic goddesses?

admin — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:38:06 +0000

I have suffered from depression for over ten years now and am starting to work on improving my life beyond it. One of my difficulties is motivating myself to regularly keep up with housework. What are some tips and suggestions that I can use to improve my Housekeeping skills. I truly appreciate everyone's ideas. Thank you.
Wow, these are all great ideas! I'm printing them out as they come in. Thanks a million and keep them coming.

I have 4 children and suffer with bipolar disorder so know all to well how it can all get on top of you. I always just do one room at a time even if that is just one room a day its better then nothing, try and keep the place you spend most the the time in clean so that it will not drive you to crazy because of the mess. Stay focused on one thing at a time. write a list of things you want to get done the night before and even if you only do 2 of the things on the list its better then doing none of them.