Finding a Housekeeping Job
Finding a Housekeeping Job
Finding a job in a foreign country can be very difficult. First, you need to read and understand the English job listings. Next, you need to contact a potential employer. Finally, you need to have an interview and prove that you are the best person for the job. Your work experience and skills are very important, but so is your English. You can prepare yourself for the real job search by studying the vocabulary and exercises on this page.
Key words found in ads:
The following terms are commonly used in ads for housekeepers. Become familiar with them, and use them on your own resumes and cover letters. They are also useful terms to use in interviews.
| Word or phrase | Meaning | |
| competitive wages | pay or salary is the same or better than most in the area | |
| detail oriented, meticulous | notices everything that needs cleaning or doing, even if it's small | |
| diligent worker | a person who works very hard | |
| domestic help | help around the home (often the subject of housekeeping ads) | |
| duties include | things the worker will have to do | |
| flexible | not strict or set, usually related to work schedule or duties | |
| hard-working | not lazy, works quickly and doesn't take a lot of rest time | |
| honest, trustworthy | tells the truth, will not steal or damage property on purpose | |
| ideal candidate | the best person for the job | |
| is seeking | is looking for, requires | |
| live-in | lives in the home he or she works at | |
| live-out | lives in a different home from the home he or she works at | |
| mature | acts like an adult, not childish | |
| must be legal | has permission from the government to work in this country | |
| pay in exchange for room and board | food and a home are given to the person who looks after the house, no pay | |
| perfectionist | describes a person who wants everything to look perfect (for example one fingerprint would bother this person) | |
| positive attitude | is usually in a happy mood | |
| professional | has a lot of experience and treats clients with respect | |
| reliable | always comes to work on time and always does a good job | |
| responsible for | work will include the following tasks | |
| verifiable references | past employers someone can contact to prove that the applicant is a good worker | |
Here are some expressions to use in an interview or cover letter:
- I will clean your home "from top to bottom".
- Feel free to contact my references.
- I have been cleaning houses/offices for _______ years now.
- I promise to leave your house looking neat and tidy.
- I work quickly and efficiently.
- You won't be disappointed.
- Your satisfaction is important to me.
- My hourly rate is _______.
- I am very good with children.
- My English is improving every day.
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