If you are feeling nervous about an upcoming cleaning job interview, it can be helpful to practice a selection of common cleaner interview questions. The interview is one of the most important things to think about when you’re learning how to become a cleaner, so read ahead the following sample questions and answers for tips!
S.Q. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF AND WHY YOU WANT TO BE A CLEANER
S.A: “I am very hard-working, conscientious, honest and trustworthy and I understand my performance as a cleaner needs to be consistently high in order for your business to succeed. If I fail to carry out my duties correctly, I am very easily replaceable and, therefore, it is important to me to maintain high standards in my work. I am naturally a fast worker and I would also say I am somebody who is a little bit obsessive when it comes to cleanliness. I need very little supervision, I easily get along with everyone in a team and I will never let you down. Again, I understand how important reliability, honesty, and integrity are in the role of a cleaner and I feel confident you will be impressed with my strong work ethics and values if you decide to hire me as your cleaner.”
S.Q. WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR US AS A CLEANER
S.A: “There are lots of cleaning companies and jobs out there, but the last thing I want to do is jump from company to company. This takes time and wasted energy, and on that basis, I decided to apply for your company because you have been around for a long period of time, people I have spoken to speak highly about you as an employer, and most importantly for me, if I am successful, I will have consistent and regular work. I want to hold down my job as a cleaner because I have a family to support, and I also have my own personal aspirations and goals too. The only way I will achieve these goals if I do a good job for my employer and have stable, long-term employment.”
S.Q. “OUR CLEANING STAFF OFTEN HAVE TO WORK AS A TEAM – CAN YOU PROVIDE ME WITH AN EXAMPLE OF HOW YOU HAVE MANAGED TO SUCCESSFULLY WORK AS PART OF A TEAM IN ONE OF YOUR PREVIOUS ROLES?”
Although cleaners often have to work alone, employers will also want reassurance that you can work as part of a team. Showing that you are able to collaborate on bigger cleaning tasks will help set you apart from other candidates by positioning yourself as an all-rounder.
S.A: In my previous role, I was required to work as part of a team to clean the school in time for parents evening. There were many cleaning tasks to carry out in a shorter space of time than usual, but we worked together and delegated all the tasks to ensure that the job was carried out on time and to a high standard.
