How to Prepare for a Job Interview for a Housekeeper position

If you have an upcoming interview for a housekeeper job , there are some important things that you must know to prepare adequately for the interview. Preparing well for the interview will make you stand out from other candidates and increase the chances that you are given the role ahead of others. The tips listed in this article will improve your chances of being hired for any housekeeper role.   ​

Dress neatly and appropriately for the interview

The major role of a housekeeper job is to keep the house looking spick and span. If you aren't looking neat yourself, how will you keep their home neat? The interviewer's first impression of you matters the most, and you make yourself look fit for the role by dressing well. Be quite conservative, yet smart-looking with your dressing. ​
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Do some research about the homeowners

Do some research about the homeowners and find out any information you can about them. You can get information about them from the internet via news blogs and social media pages. You can also get information from stores and people that live around them.
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The information you glean will help you know important things about them like the number of children they have, their schedule, and what they do for a living. Use this information to prepare custom answers to expected interview questions. Give answers that show that you are knowledgeable and the best fit for the job.  ​
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Ask yourself expected questions

Ask yourself expected interview questions and answer them repeatedly till you are confident that you won't have any problems answering those questions during the main interview.

Practice questions like: “Tell us about yourself.”, “Why do you think you are the best fit for this housekeeping job?”, “What do you know about day-to-day maintenance of a house?”, “What are your past experiences in housekeeping and where have you worked?”, “What do you think about this house and what will you like to change or improve about it?” or “What is your favorite and least favorite housekeeping task?”
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Practicing these questions will drastically improve your chances of getting the job. ​
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Prepare to ask the homeowner questions

You will do well to ask the homeowners some relevant questions too. These questions show that you know your role well and you are prepared for the job. Ask questions like “Will there be heavy or fragile items that I need to clean?”, “Will I provide my own cleaning materials?”, “How many people live in the home?”, “What extra tasks will I be asked to perform?”, “How can I perform the job better?”, etc.  
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Ask for referrals from your past housekeeping jobs

Ask for referrals from your previous places of work where you did well. The referral could be in the form of a handwritten or typed letter of recommendation. It could also be in the form of a post on your LinkedIn or social media page.    ​

With these tips, you shouldn't have a problem with any housekeeper job interview. Prepare ahead of time, and your confidence level of acing the interview will increase. Dress smart, be confident, maintain eye contact when necessary, don't slouch, don't stutter, and the job is most certainly yours.