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Is being a housekeeping supervisor a good fit for you?

Leads and organises cleaners in hotels, hospitals, offices and other places. Makes sure the work is done properly.

What the work involves

  • Oversees in-house services such as laundry, repairs, dry cleaning and valet service.
  • Chooses the best cleaning products for different linens, furniture, floors and surfaces.
  • Tells managers and reception which rooms are ready for guests.
  • Checks the work to make sure it meets the standards.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onSome. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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