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House Cleaner Interview Guide

Puts every question worth asking before hiring someone to clean homes into one script. It covers experience, working method, ethics, dealing with pets, availability and whether they bring their own equipment. Lets you interview everyone the same way and leave comparable notes.

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Full name*

Nombre

Apellido

Introduction to the interview

Tell us more about yourself and your experience

Which mistakes do cleaners most often make?

Why do you enjoy cleaning?

Which of your qualities make you good at this work?

Do you believe in using green cleaning products?

Would you work in a home with a dog or a cat?

What do you expect the state of the house to be when you arrive?

How do you set the priorities in your work?

How do you make sure the job is thorough?

How do you dust skirting boards and mouldings?

Describe your cleaning skills

Why did you leave your previous job?

Describe your favourite cleaning job and what made it positive

Describe the job you liked least and why it was unpleasant

What do you expect from this position?

Are you willing to learn new techniques for this job?

What motivates you or makes you happy at work?

What matters most to you in a job, and what do you look for in an employer?

Which do you prefer: work you love with fair pay, or work you dislike that pays very well?

Would you agree to sign a non-compete agreement?

How do you feel when you are late? What do you do to avoid it, and how understanding should an employer be?

Would you call yourself an extrovert or an introvert? Do you enjoy dealing with people?

If a job turns out not to suit you, what do you do?

If a teammate is not pulling their weight, how do you react?

How do you keep your work and your surroundings organised?

A client leaves twenty dollars on the table. Is it right to take it?

The client's dog has an accident while you are cleaning. What do you do?

Do you tend to suggest process improvements, or do you prefer following instructions as given?

Finally, why should we hire you?

If your car does not start and you have to get to work, what do you do?

Which areas are you willing to work in?

Have you ever worked as a self-employed contractor?

Yes No

Do you have reliable transport?

Yes, my own vehicle Yes, public transport Not at the moment

Do you agree to a background check?

Yes No

Own equipment and training needs

I have equipment and experience I have equipment but need training No equipment, but experienced No equipment and I need training

Interviewer's notes

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